bill-lobb

Very nice. I've got one of these in the gloat box, so I'll be following this with interest,

Very nice. I like to see the results of using bow pens. I think that they have the potential to produce the best results for lining, and if Stephen barnwell & Ian Rathbone prefer them, there must be someting in it.

I have started prowling markets and craft fairs for the things, and have picked up some rather nice sets. In fact that is in danger of becoming a hobby in itself. One stall holder, (after I had bought one) asked me if I could tell him what it was :-)

I find that they are variable, and some will give better results than others. Ironically the one I find works best is one (a Kern) that my uncle gave me about 40 years ago. I sadly abused it then, and I recently found it still encrusted in paint and obviously attacked with sandpaper to try to get it off. I soaked it in cellulose thinners, cleaned it up and it is now my favourite.