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by Jerry Berg
Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:11 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Langnickel Nocturna Brushes...
Replies: 6
Views: 5478

I just checked out Macs site. Wow. Thanks again for the info. I'm going to add a few of these to my Christmas list.
by Jerry Berg
Sun Dec 09, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Langnickel Nocturna Brushes...
Replies: 6
Views: 5478

These brushes I'm talking about are the old ones found in the basement by one of the employees, that's why I was happy to be able to aquire them. I was'nt aware that mac was offering quality lettering quills though. I'll definatly give them a try as well. I never did like macs striping brushes thoug...
by Jerry Berg
Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Langnickel Nocturna Brushes...
Replies: 6
Views: 5478

Langnickel Nocturna Brushes...

Just wondering if anyone besides myself have used and like the Langnickel Nocturna brushes. When they first came out, sometime before Langnickel closed up, A freind told me to try them and that I would like them. I bought a few and have them to this day and they have lost very few if any hairs after...
by Jerry Berg
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: David Butler Testing the Smith Tip
Replies: 4
Views: 3754

Ignore that last post, I went down a little further and found it. Great Idea. I'm suprised something so simple as a tip went that long un-noticed that it could be improved upon. It's nice to have a place to go to be in the company of creativity.
by Jerry Berg
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: David Butler Testing the Smith Tip
Replies: 4
Views: 3754

Is there a link for more info on the smith tip? Thanks.
by Jerry Berg
Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: water gild supplies
Replies: 5
Views: 3970

Thanks Danny for the quick response. Much appreciated!
by Jerry Berg
Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: water gild supplies
Replies: 5
Views: 3970

water gild supplies

My sign supplier in Portland, Oregon here has never heard of gelatin diamonds. I've been wanting to use them for some time now. My supplier said to find where to get them and he will start stocking them. Also, what are people cleaning glass with now days? I need a link or phone number for this also....
by Jerry Berg
Fri May 04, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sand blasted glass
Replies: 4
Views: 3444

Well, I thought I might get some help here. Oh well. Any way, I ended up finding someone outside the US on my own search who was more than helpfull. Well known and extremely talented, great guy who gave me some of his precious time and much appreciated input, enough for me to get going on this. Look...
by Jerry Berg
Thu May 03, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: sand blasted glass
Replies: 4
Views: 3444

sand blasted glass

Hello All, Looks like I'm the newest member! Anyway, got a question. I've been doing sand blasted signs now for some time and have always wanted to do sand blasted glass. Never had a call on it and have been too busy trying to keep my head above water. I've recently had 3 calls for sand blasted glas...