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by Bill Masters
Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Modern" lettering brushes
Replies: 3
Views: 4363

Re: "Modern" lettering brushes

I have been using Scharff since the early 80's also love Handover red sable quills
from UK
by Bill Masters
Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: The Hensley Co.
Replies: 85
Views: 78562

Re: The Hensley Co.

I have the same Coca Cola that my son gave me
it was left in a appartment he was renting in Philly
by Bill Masters
Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Alf Becker alphabets
Replies: 10
Views: 10323

Re: Alf Becker alphabets

I have three of the signs of the times 100 alphabets and the xerox copy that Billy Picket gave me
when we were on Mars.
by Bill Masters
Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A letter to Mike Jackson.
Replies: 5
Views: 5107

Re: A letter to Mike Jackson.

Great to see you here Bill
Welcome back, now how about some pictures from Broadway
by Bill Masters
Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:30 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Help! Oil-base chalkboard paint discontinued
Replies: 5
Views: 4145

Re: Help! Oil-base chalkboard paint discontinued

Ronan makes a flat black bulletin enamel in gallons and quarts.
by Bill Masters
Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Ronan's vinyl Coat for exterior banner?
Replies: 6
Views: 5540

Re: Ronan's vinyl Coat for exterior banner?

Hi Bob, I have been using a acrylic primer called Grip N Seal by Coronodo. I get it form a Ben Moor paint store. I use in on billboard flex vinyl, also makebanners from old billboard vinyl, stick tight and stays flexable. I use it as qa block out then use my bulliten enamels and it has held up for y...
by Bill Masters
Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:28 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Replicating a broken white acid etched window
Replies: 15
Views: 11889

Re: Replicating a broken white acid etched window

Nice job Eric.
thanks for sharing, where can we buy plans for that sink,
I like howthe drain spout is built in.
by Bill Masters
Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Silver Dollar City Designs in SignCraft
Replies: 7
Views: 4723

Re: Silver Dollar City Designs in SignCraft

Nice job Mike.
How did you do the blended shade on the ball toss sign.
maybe a step by step.
Thanks Bill.
by Bill Masters
Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Brush oil
Replies: 22
Views: 18227

Re: Brush oil

Nice wall, do they still make Darby's reducer.
by Bill Masters
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084191

Re: Original Dead Men

Thanks Russ they worked fine Bill.
by Bill Masters
Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084191

Re: Original Dead Men

Russ,
I tried to open our files in corel 13 also tried to import but won't open.
Help Bill
by Bill Masters
Mon Oct 03, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Classic Barnum font
Replies: 3
Views: 3422

Re: Classic Barnum font

They don't you can get them for free.
by Bill Masters
Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Classic Barnum font
Replies: 3
Views: 3422

Re: Classic Barnum font

I was able to get the font from Gemini.
by Bill Masters
Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:27 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Classic Barnum font
Replies: 3
Views: 3422

Classic Barnum font

Does anyone know where I can find the Barnum Classic font like the one in the Gemini catalog, someone installed those letters on his building
and now he wants me to duplicate it in vinyl, not what I would have used but his money is green and I want it.
Thanks for any help Bill Masters.
by Bill Masters
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Western Sand Blast Catalog
Replies: 16
Views: 10295

Re: Western Sand Blast Catalog

Rob you know I would.
by Bill Masters
Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2084191

Re: Original Dead Men

I bought 14 series 2116 Red Sable lettering quills
fron A S Handover LTD. very pleased with them,
cost around $150.00.
by Bill Masters
Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: "Der praktische Schildermaler" What to do........
Replies: 15
Views: 11977

Re: "Der praktische Schildermaler" What to do........

I would like a copy
Thanks Bill.
by Bill Masters
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: One-Shot Hear=ye, hear-ye!!
Replies: 10
Views: 7435

Re: One-Shot Hear=ye, hear-ye!!

I have never been a fan of no-shot, I have been using Ronan Bulletin colors since the early 1980's.
I hope big brother isn't listening but they still have lead in them.
by Bill Masters
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint for blacktop
Replies: 5
Views: 3447

Re: Paint for blacktop

Thanks to all, looks like I'll be using latex
by Bill Masters
Sat Jun 12, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: smaller mural challenge
Replies: 7
Views: 4577

Re: smaller mural challenge

Nice job there Dodger
by Bill Masters
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint for blacktop
Replies: 5
Views: 3447

Paint for blacktop

What paint would you use to letter black top, I have to paint some logos on a asphalt basketball court,Thanks Bill
by Bill Masters
Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A beautiful film worth seeing...
Replies: 4
Views: 2940

Re: A beautiful film worth seeing...

I feel their pain, Thanks Jeff.
by Bill Masters
Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Commonwealth Varnish
Replies: 24
Views: 13639

Re: Commonwealth Varnish

Robert,
I would also like to purchase the same as Rod.
Thanks Bill.
by Bill Masters
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 10
Views: 15035

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our Letterhead friends and to those friends that we have not met yet.
Janice and Bill Masters
by Bill Masters
Mon May 11, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Frank Atkinson Books
Replies: 12
Views: 7130

Re: Frank Atkinson Books

Bob I bought that signed book from you. Thanks it completed my Atkinson collection.
by Bill Masters
Tue May 05, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: HDU Primer Question
Replies: 5
Views: 4907

Re: HDU Primer Question

I have been useing a latex stain killer called Grip and Seal from Coronado, cost about $30.00 a gallon. Also use it as a primer for vinyl banners that I have made from old billboard flex faces, sticks tight and stays flexable.
by Bill Masters
Tue May 05, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Corafoam Adhesives testing
Replies: 32
Views: 19043

Re: Corafoam Adhesives testing

What is PL Premium and where do you get it from.