Post by: hunting badger on August 13, 2020, 03:07:38 PM
Post by: Mad Max on August 13, 2020, 03:43:24 PM
My pin tips that you dip in ink don't work worth a cra$ :dunno:
Need the name brand of what you use?
Post by: buckeyebowhunter on August 13, 2020, 11:36:06 PM
Post by: buckeyebowhunter on August 13, 2020, 11:40:35 PM
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Post by: Eric Krewson on August 14, 2020, 08:50:42 AM
The other picture is the same ink on osage several years down the road.
Post by: buckeyebowhunter on August 14, 2020, 09:46:17 AM
Post by: Mad Max on August 14, 2020, 09:58:30 AM
I try to use the FINE nibs, but they dump alot of ink or not enough, whats up with that???
Post by: buckeyebowhunter on August 14, 2020, 10:02:53 AM
I have 3 pins with all the nibs.Same here. Or I write about two letters and it stops writing and then when I get more ink it's a pain to get it started again.
I try to use the FINE nibs, but they dump alot of ink or not enough, whats up with that???
Post by: mmattockx on August 14, 2020, 10:48:49 AM
I used an archival ink pen, can't recall the brand. I can go look in my shop the next time I am out there if it matters. The finish is Helmsman spar varnish. I put 2 coats on, then marked it and put the third coat over the markings. It took a bit of coaxing to get it to write on the hard surface but got there in the end.
Mark
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 14, 2020, 12:42:11 PM
I can usually do the entire inscription with one load of ink, if the pen starts skipping I wipe that line off and start my pen loading process over starting with the drop of ink on the bottom of the nib and making lines on cardboard. I prefer the cardboard back of a legal pad for my test lines.
Post by: Flem on August 14, 2020, 02:55:27 PM
I really like the Uni- ball pen on the bottom, it's as close as I can get to the India ink look. I prime it, sort of like what Eric does. Ink choice might also depend on the finish used. Certain inks/pigments don't stand up to catalyzed finishes. Archival ink is good under any finish and stands up to UV.
Post by: buckeyebowhunter on August 14, 2020, 03:28:21 PM
Post by: Mad Max on August 14, 2020, 04:28:52 PM
I can usually do the entire inscription with one load of ink, if the pen starts skipping I wipe that line off and start my pen loading process over starting with the drop of ink on the bottom of the nib and making lines on cardboard. I prefer the cardboard back of a legal pad for my test lines.
Im using Indian Ink, you can't wipe it off while you are doing it :dunno:
most of it come off but no all, I have to sand it and start over
Are you using water based ink??
Post by: Shredd on August 14, 2020, 04:45:45 PM
Post by: Bow Bender on August 14, 2020, 05:42:45 PM
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Post by: Bvas on August 14, 2020, 06:56:15 PM
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 14, 2020, 07:13:44 PM
Post by: Mad Max on August 14, 2020, 07:44:22 PM
Post by: bjansen on August 14, 2020, 10:22:59 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on August 14, 2020, 11:46:37 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 15, 2020, 09:40:20 PM
Post by: Bow Bender on August 16, 2020, 01:47:12 PM
Here's one example.
https://www.amazon.com/Uni-posca-Paint-Marker-Pen-PC-1M12C/dp/B001VB4T86
Post by: bigbob2 on August 17, 2020, 02:28:08 AM
Post by: Pat B on August 17, 2020, 09:24:49 AM
Post by: Flem on August 17, 2020, 09:47:21 AM
The thing to do is get yourself a few different brands and tip sizes, then experiment to see which suits you best. But if you have the skills like Eric, nothing looks as good as India ink and a nib.
The One Shot letter paint that Brad uses is indeed good stuff, but be careful if you use it. It use to contain lead, don't know if it still does. I know it contains heavy metal driers and a variety of nasty solvents. Stuff lasts a long time, even exposed to the elements!
Post by: buckeyebowhunter on August 17, 2020, 10:03:49 PM
Post by: hunting badger on August 19, 2020, 01:35:25 PM
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 20, 2020, 09:05:43 AM
Post by: Mad Max on August 20, 2020, 10:09:15 AM
I think I’m trying to hard
My normal writing is ok, I think I just need to write