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by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:00 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Recent Acquisition
Replies: 4
Views: 3050

A Recent Acquisition

A Nice Big Thank You to Larry White for posting this link back in June. http://www.vcaauction.com/catalog.php Because of that posted link, I was able to bid on and win a reverse glass sign that caught my fancy. Milwaukee Sign 3.jpg I'm not quite sure how I will get it delivered to me here in Milwauk...
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Executive Order 6102
Replies: 2
Views: 1781

Re: Executive Order 6102

Oil? Not a Problem...I bought 500 shares of BP when it was at $30 per share...it's up to $40 dollars per share now.

Buy Low...Sell High.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:58 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Executive Order 6102
Replies: 2
Views: 1781

Executive Order 6102

A good read from top to bottom... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_6102 What's in your safe deposit box? And be sure to print out the PDF of this order for your records, just in case some government official gives you a hard time. http://www.wellsfargonevadagold.com/confiscation-order.pdf
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Oct 06, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Today in History...
Replies: 6
Views: 4571

Today in History...

On October 6th, 1927....Samuel Evans Sr. pasted away of a Heart Attack at his home. According to records, he is buried on his property. Here is a picture of the grave site. Samuel Evans Sr.jpg There may be two graves here, One for Samuel, and one for another Evans family member that we have yet to i...
by Robare M. Novou
Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint mask choices
Replies: 18
Views: 14430

Re: Paint mask choices

Are you using "HIGH TACK" or "LOW TACK" transfer tape?

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2106967

Re: Original Dead Men...

Hey Larry....I can't tell if you're a goin' "Green"....or going "Insane".

Don't let those animal activist see your pelts.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint mask choices
Replies: 18
Views: 14430

Re: Paint mask choices

Mark, have you tried the MACtac MACmask? If so, is it the same as the Oracal 810 Grey Paint Mask. Or are there variations between the two? The only difference I can see is the "conformability" of the Oracal 810. There is no mention of the "conformability" of the MACmask. So it ma...
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:35 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Paint mask choices
Replies: 18
Views: 14430

Re: Paint mask choices

Got the following information from another sign forum on the internet. "talked to a person at HH sign supply and was told the mactac MACmask is not designed for automotive paint. I ordered some R-Tape ProGrade paint mask from earl mich they were very helpful in answering my questions. Also the ...
by Robare M. Novou
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: Hand Lettering Gallery
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 29850

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Oh So Wonderful! I had to watch it twice. Now I know how those titanic movie goers felt like when they went back to watch that movie again and again and again. Tell me that this is only the trailer...and that the 2 hour and 30 minute full length feature is coming soon to a Website near us. Is it tru...
by Robare M. Novou
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: Annoucements
Topic: David Smith Sign Artist . short film
Replies: 28
Views: 28194

Re: David Smith Sign Artist . short film

Oh So Wonderful! I had to watch it twice. Now I know how those titanic movie goers felt like when they went back to watch that movie again and again and again. Tell me that this is only the trailer...and that the 2 hour and 30 minute full length feature is coming soon to a Website near us. Is it tru...
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Something You Should Not Do
Replies: 8
Views: 4603

Something You Should Not Do

Found this on the Web, a lesson for all.
http://www.hollyer.info/jwh.php

Drink to your health...not to your death.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Keep Looking Up!
Replies: 0
Views: 2493

Keep Looking Up!

I live under a rock...so I just found out about this.

http://www.coolnessroundup.com/?p=2858

Just imagine what he could have done if he was a Signpainter and not an Astronomer...."Greetings, Greetings, Fellow Letterheads!"

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: So...you collect what?
Replies: 3
Views: 2902

Re: So...you collect what?

Hey Larry, while yer at it building away the town of yer dreams...do you think you got time to build a "Town Library" building?

I would donate a sign for that building if you did.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: So...you collect what?
Replies: 3
Views: 2902

So...you collect what?

Saw this and I thought I would share it, seems I remember some letterheads collecting and lettering the larger ones. Here's an excerpt from the ToyCollector Magazine Website...."Nearly 50 pedal cars will be offered, some of them in all-original condition and others having benefited from profess...
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Scalloper video on YouTube
Replies: 12
Views: 6848

Re: Scalloper video on YouTube

Excellent Video Sarah!

Now I know why that handle is flat...never knew ya could stick it in a vise.
Then again, I never scalloped before.

Thanks for showin' us how to do it.

Keep up the good work.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2106967

Re: Original Dead Men...

Here's one for yer "Wanted Wall".
HPD2.jpg
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RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Thom Byrne
Replies: 12
Views: 7506

Re: Thom Byrne

Roderick,

Would it be possible for you to post a photo of Thom?

Thanks!

RMN and all the other letterheads out here.
by Robare M. Novou
Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Jerry Allbright
Replies: 3
Views: 2583

Re: Jerry Allbright

Kent, could you post a photo or two of Jerry.

Thanks,

RMN and all us other letterheads out here.
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:08 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Lincoln Highway mural number 10 . . . Crest Hill, IL
Replies: 4
Views: 2811

Re: Lincoln Highway mural number 10 . . . Crest Hill, IL

Some Truly Lovely Work!

Is there a clear coating over all this?

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Up for Grabs....
Replies: 5
Views: 3414

Re: Up for Grabs....

Its a small Soft Cover Booklet, Printed in 1979, and consisting of 23 pages of How-to-glue-chipping information. It has some crude diagrams and a few B&W picture samples of chipped glass. I had never heard of it till about a month ago. I was rummaging around my favorite Stained Glass Supply Stor...
by Robare M. Novou
Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1906 Rawson & Evans sign on shorpy
Replies: 16
Views: 12299

Re: 1906 Rawson & Evans sign on shorpy

Erick Schweig....yeah right :roll: More like "Carlton The Door Man" from "Rhoda"....you remember "Rhoda"...that TV show from the 70's. Carlton, the drunken doorman in Rhoda's building, was played by Lorenzo Music. He was often heard on the intercom, but almost never see...
by Robare M. Novou
Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:48 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Up for Grabs....
Replies: 5
Views: 3414

Up for Grabs....

....is the following book.

http://www.amazon.com/Chipped-glass-man ... B0006Y5PQY

Whoever gets it can thank me later... :wink:

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Sat Aug 07, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Bob Iverson
Replies: 5
Views: 4227

Re: Bob Iverson

Tony, can you name the other people in the picture you posted?

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2106967

Re: Original Dead Men...

Yeah?, you've lived too long...your kind of days are over....

You say a lot pilgrim...How's 'bout we sweeten the deal with "Shane"?...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFquzxwYoeE

A Man has to be what he is, can't break the mold...

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:36 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2106967

Re: Original Dead Men...

I'll trade ya even up...Cat Ballou for Rio Bravo....Deal?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh0nNOWmgbA
by Robare M. Novou
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Original Dead Men
Replies: 686
Views: 2106967

Re: Original Dead Men...

What...No CAT BALLOU !

Why that movies a classic...a classic I tells ya, check out the trailer and sees for yer selfs.

http://www.sinematurk.com/film_fragman/18402/

Oh, and some mighty fine lettering to boot.

RMN
by Robare M. Novou
Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dole & Bailey Sign
Replies: 2
Views: 1905

Re: Dole & Bailey Sign

Yes, it was quite blurry on YouTube. But on the TV program it was quite focused. And you could see that it was made of glass, with areas of chipped or acid etched glass, bright lines and black paint for the lettering. And I too could not find a signature panel. The lettering is quite crisp, almost t...
by Robare M. Novou
Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: A Mad scientist should just buy the Angelgilding kit!
Replies: 10
Views: 5664

Re: A Mad scientist should just buy the Angelgilding kit!

Erik, I thinks you are a bit off the reservation. But, if you are going to wander...wander over to the following link. http://micronmetals.thomasnet.com/item/high-purity-metal-powders-compounds/selenium-dioxide/se-601? I paid $100 for a pound of the stuff back in 2004. I forget how many grams are in...
by Robare M. Novou
Sat Jul 24, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Dole & Bailey Sign
Replies: 2
Views: 1905

Dole & Bailey Sign

While Watching "Endless Feast" on public television today. They where taking a plant tour of "Dole & Bailey" in Woburn, Mass., just north of Boston. They went in past the doors into the reception area...as the camera panned their entrance, a sign on the wall came into view. N...
by Robare M. Novou
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: 1906 Rawson & Evans sign on shorpy
Replies: 16
Views: 12299

Re: 1906 Rawson & Evans sign on shorpy

I drove by the old western sand blast location last year...its gone Condo! Or turned into apartments. Either way, its the end of an era. And Neil Hayes...has anyone seen or heard from him. Hey Neil ! Are you out there?! There was or is this Sign on Ebay. It's reverse glass, and is priced not to sell...