Just wanted to advise everyone that there are 2 new Ron Smith's teachings on YouTube. They are 2 parts of a 7 part series entitled "The Fundamentals of Lettering for Hand Engravers". These are the Parts and Links:
Part 1: Introduction, Tools and Tips
Part 2: Block Lettering
Remaining parts...
I haven't visited much lately much less participated or contributed anything to the forum. The shop has been a little over run but here is one of the latest time suckers.
This sterling silver punch bowl is a replica/replacement for an award that was lost in the mail. The medallion was done in...
I am writing to invite interested persons to contact me regarding duplication of some historic lettering on a brass trophy vase. I will be making four trophy vases and plaques and need to have them engraved to match the lettering on an existing trophy from 1946. A close-up image of the...
Hello all,
I’ve taken a particular interest in engraved calligraphy. I’d like to raise a point that I haven’t seen expressed.
I’ve carefully studied the directions for cuts of letters (slanted script) in Meek’s and others’ books. Certainly, this can be helpful but IMHO, I...