Typical Tools
top, l. to r.: Brause nib, Speedball nib, Mitchell reservoir
bottom, l. to r.: Quill, flat brush, round brush, reed pen, commercially prepared bamboo pen, pointed nib in holder, Mitchell nib inserted in holder, bone folder, Exacto knife, crow quill in holder, ruling pen.
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Brause, Speedball, Mitchell, Exacto are all trademarked brand names.
The articles describing the making of particular pieces all reference particular tools. This short article presents images of many of the mentioned tools, that you may get an idea of what the tools look like. As I had to make most of the images by laying the tool on a flatbed scanner, the pictures are sometimes a bit weird looking, but nonetheless, they will suit the purpose. Clicking on the links below will give an image that was scanned somewhere between 100-200% of actual size.
Ames Lettering Guide Burnisher Closeup of Quill and Flat brush Closeup of reed and bamboo pens Closeup of pointed nib Closeup of Mitchell nib Closeup of Mitchell reservoir Closeup of Brause nib Closeup of Speedball nib Closeup of crow quill Closeup of ruling pen
Some tools mentioned are fairly commonplace, and so are not represented here. However, I will make mention of them, as that will allow this article to serve a second purpose: that of a general list of supplies you will find useful.
Ruler, rolling ball pen (or other fine-tipped, permanent ink, black pen, such as a technical pen or Alvin penstick), mechanical pencil, plastic or vinyl eraser, paper, board.
Are there other tools you are curious about? Please feel free to contact me at merouda@geocities.com, and if I can get it (or a picture of it!) to fit on a flatbed scanner, I'll try to put the picture online.
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