Today I received a couple of Kafka Kwills in the post, [no's 5 and 6] and they are a complete revelation. My lettering has moved on a huge amount thanks to your videos and these fabulously superior brushes. 'Thick to thin' works far better, as does 'touching down'. Serifs and sharp corners all much better. They are a little hard to get here in England, the stockists seem to run out of supply quite quickly. That said, they well worth waiting for. Cheers David and thanks for the inspiration....
Your videos are outstanding!! This one in particular may be the best learning video I have seen to date. I picked up more nuance in 2 days of watching this video then in 4 months of practice. Thank you!
Wonderful demonstration of a beautiful script! I've been using Mike's script for about 30 years now in my hand painted signage so to see another fan/tradesman using it is very refreshing. Thanks for the great demo, enthusiasm and skill level!
I'm starting to grasp the lower case - Oh boy! On with the Caps 👊 Thanks David The anxiety is starting to make way for the relaxation. I've said before - You should offer courses. Lots of others appear to be doing it... Not sure how viable that is where you are but, You'd be great at it. ✌❤
That’s so awesome! I’m so happy for you! It’s such a great feeling when the strokes start to flow off the brush. Thank you for the kind words. Please keep up the great work and post your progress if you can. People like to see the development process for inspiration. 👍😀
@@davidographicsguy Will do - are you familiar with John King in LA ? Look at his site... I'm certain you're similar level talent 🙌 Wishing you every success David - you made me think 'ya know what I reckon I could do that' - Still got a way to go, but I've got that letter bug. Thanks Again 👍
@@davidographicsguy Thank you ill be watching over and over ,,, ,just starting out from scratch building up my kit , master house painter by trade got a steady hand ,,,,was thinking i should give it a go hay never to old to try ,, i live in a historical steam train village small country town in Australia with turn pike that brings in tourist and bloody computer cut junk is driving me nuts even paper printed in plastic signs on the bins ,,first one ill be doing is community rustic bar that's in the village station .
Very useful presentation David - thank you so much. I'm having a little trouble getting my Kafka quill to chisel. I've tried the paper cup tip but it just seems to clump at the end - I would be very grateful for any tips! Cheers...
Are you using 1-Shot lettering Enamel? If so, are you reducing it? 1-shot needs to be reduced to the point it just starts to run. It may also be that you need to pull more paint out of the brush as I am doing in the Intro Video (At 13:00) ua-cam.com/video/9Oxve499aD4/v-deo.html
Hi again David, I'm struggling a little with head serifs - particularly on small lettering. Is there any chance you could post a video with a few tips?
@@davidographicsguy Actually not this script. I was thinking more of the video where you demonstrated some of the Kafka quills. You were using a Roman script, quite small.. I am practising that script and struggling a little with the head serifs. Was wondering if you could do a demo of those or possibly you've covered that in another video? Many thanks.
Have you seen this series? I go over the strokes thoroughly. For small letters you need a small brush with a very thin clean edge like this: stevekafka.com/products/kwill
@@davidographicsguy Hi david. I didn't see your post until today - apologies for the late reply. I've treated myself to a couple of Kafka Kwills and the results have been a revelation. Many thanks.
The hair was loose or broken off? Dropped my jaw when you got a hair in the middle of your video, I’ve had my brush makers do a tug test to prevent this from happening…oh well I’m trying to deliver a perfect product…
This is by far the best tutorial I've ever come across......it will take me a lot of practice.....but the way he teaches is simply amazing.
Spread the word! This is like a course in Signwriting!
Today I received a couple of Kafka Kwills in the post, [no's 5 and 6] and they are a complete revelation. My lettering has moved on a huge amount thanks to your videos and these fabulously superior brushes. 'Thick to thin' works far better, as does 'touching down'. Serifs and sharp corners all much better.
They are a little hard to get here in England, the stockists seem to run out of supply quite quickly. That said, they well worth waiting for.
Cheers David and thanks for the inspiration....
That’s awesome James, don’t they have amazing sharp edges?
Yeah, it probably cost more for shipping than than the cost of the brushes! 😮
Cheers Mate!
James Lee all of my products are sold by AS Handover in London, I’m proud to say ..
This is the best lettering video on UA-cam. Thank you 🙏
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I hope it is inspirational. 👍
Your videos are outstanding!! This one in particular may be the best learning video I have seen to date. I picked up more nuance in 2 days of watching this video then in 4 months of practice. Thank you!
That is so awesome Alex! I’m so happy this helps. Please continue to keep the wonderful craft alive. Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to do these
You're very welcome! They're fun to do.
Wonderful demonstration of a beautiful script! I've been using Mike's script for about 30 years now in my hand painted signage so to see another fan/tradesman using it is very refreshing. Thanks for the great demo, enthusiasm and skill level!
Rebel Nomad that's awesome! Would love to see samples of your work. Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.
No worries mate, what's your email?
Ty for this
Your videos are SO helpful to those of us just learning...Keep up the great work!!! 😎
Thank you! That is so awesome! Please keep this wonderful craft alive!
Love these tutorials. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you Angel, that makes me happy! 👍😀
Yes thank you for the time and expansion of what to do. Want to learn letting so bad. Thank you
You’re very welcome! This is an easy alphabet to start with.
David, Thank a lot , yours video really helpful!!
That makes me very happy! Keep having fun and please keep this wonderful craft alive! Thank you!
Super helpful, Thank you!
You're very welcome! Thank you!
Thankyou very much sir ;
I'm starting to grasp the lower case - Oh boy! On with the Caps 👊 Thanks David
The anxiety is starting to make way for the relaxation.
I've said before - You should offer courses. Lots of others appear to be doing it... Not sure how viable that is where you are but,
You'd be great at it. ✌❤
Also >> Practice Sheets for beginners (to Trace) - £35.00 a pop isn't bad.
That’s so awesome! I’m so happy for you! It’s such a great feeling when the strokes start to flow off the brush. Thank you for the kind words. Please keep up the great work and post your progress if you can. People like to see the development process for inspiration. 👍😀
@@davidographicsguy Will do - are you familiar with John King in LA ? Look at his site... I'm certain you're similar level talent 🙌
Wishing you every success David - you made me think 'ya know what I reckon I could do that' - Still got a way to go, but I've got that letter bug. Thanks Again 👍
Yes, He’s made some cool videos and products. I look forward to seeing your progress 👍😀
these are the best sign writing lettering videos on youtube ,very good now i understand better
That’s awesome! I’m so happy they help. Thank you for keeping this wonderful craft alive! 👍😀
@@davidographicsguy Thank you ill be watching over and over ,,,
,just starting out from scratch building up my kit , master house painter by trade got a steady hand ,,,,was thinking i should give it a go hay never to old to try ,, i live in a historical steam train village small country town in Australia with turn pike that brings in tourist and bloody computer cut junk is driving me nuts even paper printed in plastic signs on the bins ,,first one ill be doing is community rustic bar that's in the village station .
Good on ya mate! Do you have a platform like Facebook or Instagram you can share your progress?
@@davidographicsguy no i dont but i might do some videos on this channel twisted throttle , showing my progress and signs ill be tackling ,cheers !
Please do! Everything is an inspiration. 👍😀
Nice
Thank you! I'm practicing right now.=)
Awesome! Little by little, letter by letter, stroke by stroke we get better and better. Please help keep this craft alive! Thank you!
Again I feel like Enzo watching Michael Shumaker in an F-1 car.!
Thank you for this sir!
You're very welcome! Are you having fun lettering?
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Unfortunately you’ve taught me that as much as I love this art form it takes skill haha
It’s a slow and steady wins the race kind of journey. Writing them on paper with a pen or pencil helps to embed the letter forms in your brain.
Good thanks👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is a awesome video! Thank you so much for doing this!
You're very welcome! Are you lettering too?
Спасибо за урок 🙂
Great content! Thank you for sharing. Such a shame that the video quality is so low
I know, I’m sorry. Crappie camera at the time. 😥
Very nice video! Thanks for this
Thank you! Are you lettering too?
davidographicsguy i am learning to do it :D
Awesome! Isn't it fun?!?
davidographicsguy its super fun. :D
davidographicsguy arent you on Instagram David?
Hello where can I find that kind of brush you using & what kind of paint you use to make the letters with
stevekafka.com/products/kwill
Very useful presentation David - thank you so much. I'm having a little trouble getting my Kafka quill to chisel. I've tried the paper cup tip but it just seems to clump at the end - I would be very grateful for any tips! Cheers...
Are you using 1-Shot lettering Enamel? If so, are you reducing it? 1-shot needs to be reduced to the point it just starts to run. It may also be that you need to pull more paint out of the brush as I am doing in the Intro Video (At 13:00) ua-cam.com/video/9Oxve499aD4/v-deo.html
Thanks David - yes i'm using 1 shot with reducer - will have another look at your intro video - Cheers and have a great day!
Thanks very much David - I will try again taking this into account. Appreciated.
Okay, sounds good.
M E have you cleaned ALL of the sizing out with hardware store lacquer thinner? Sometimes a bit is left and removal will make the difference.
Hi again David, I'm struggling a little with head serifs - particularly on small lettering. Is there any chance you could post a video with a few tips?
Hi James, are you referring to this script? If so, which part of the letter? Thank you!
@@davidographicsguy Actually not this script. I was thinking more of the video where you demonstrated some of the Kafka quills. You were using a Roman script, quite small.. I am practising that script and struggling a little with the head serifs. Was wondering if you could do a demo of those or possibly you've covered that in another video? Many thanks.
Have you seen this series? I go over the strokes thoroughly. For small letters you need a small brush with a very thin clean edge like this:
stevekafka.com/products/kwill
@@davidographicsguy Hi david. I didn't see your post until today - apologies for the late reply. I've treated myself to a couple of Kafka Kwills and the results have been a revelation. Many thanks.
What brush is that ?
stevekafka.com/collections/all-products/products/kwill
Do you ever submit your great videos to the electronic Signcraft ?
Have you tried one of my scroll pinstriping brushes? Have you seen my style of scroll pinstriping? Anxious to see you try them..
The hair was loose or broken off? Dropped my jaw when you got a hair in the middle of your video, I’ve had my brush makers do a tug test to prevent this from happening…oh well I’m trying to deliver a perfect product…
I didn’t know that existed.
Yes, but I strive for it in everything that I do ,some leniency is required..
Are you using water base or oils base
1-Shot lettering enamel