@Eric Crow No ruler used, which gives the lines a nice, slightly imperfect charm. For originals like this to be mailed, I use 65lb stock. In every other case, regular 20lb printer paper.
@Eric Crow You might look at a straightedge/ruler that has a non slip cork backing, similar to one of these. This provides a slight separation between the inking surface & ruler and should help reduce ink bleeding.
@SHOCKJOY™ Yeah those are amazing. I have one of those in the states. But those aren't available here in China (ironically enough, this country manufactures everything but the quality products aren't available here). Thanks for the tip though. If I see one I'll snatch it up.
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Sean McCabe
Large View + Process: http://seanwes.com/2013/judah/
2 months ago
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Joshua Bullock
Love this dude.
2 months ago
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Sean Glass
Awesome. Need to buy micron pens now...all of them.
2 months ago
@Sean The pens are merely a preference. Sean's work would be killer if he did his lettering with a stick dipped in paint.
2 months ago
This looks amazing.
Do you use a straight edge and what kind of paper are you using?
I've been some having problems smearing ink even when using a ruler.
2 months ago
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Sean McCabe
@Eric Crow No ruler used, which gives the lines a nice, slightly imperfect charm. For originals like this to be mailed, I use 65lb stock. In every other case, regular 20lb printer paper.
2 months ago
Cool. Thanks for being so helpful!
2 months ago
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SHOCKJOY™
@Eric Crow You might look at a straightedge/ruler that has a non slip cork backing, similar to one of these. This provides a slight separation between the inking surface & ruler and should help reduce ink bleeding.
2 months ago
@SHOCKJOY™ Yeah those are amazing. I have one of those in the states. But those aren't available here in China (ironically enough, this country manufactures everything but the quality products aren't available here). Thanks for the tip though. If I see one I'll snatch it up.
2 months ago