Lesson 22-Lettering Instruments

1. Leroy-it is used with a pencil guide or template to form the letters.
2. Letter Template-it resembles an ordinary ruler with a series of perforation corresponding to parts of letters & a special pen is used to trace these shapes.
3. Speedball Pen-they are made in 4 different styles of points.Each style is available in different widths,from 0 (largest) to 6 (smallest).

Style A-it has a square nib & is used for square corner Gothic letter.
Style B-it has a round nib & is used for round corner Gothic letter.
Style C-it has a wedge shaped nib & is used for Text & Roman letters.
Style D-it has an oval nib & is used for bold face Roman letters.
4. Letter Transfer-it is by rubbing the letter to be printed on paper,plastic or wood surface. This lettering instrument is the easiest & safest to use because it is a no blot material.
5. Other Lettering Materials-Fountain Pen,Pentel Pen,Lettering Brush,Steadler Pen,Pencil,etc.

Proper Care & Maintenance of Lettering Instruments:
1. Clean the nibs of your speedballpens by soaking it in a cleaning solution,move in circular motion & gently wipe the tip with a cotton rag.
2. Store your pens in an empty glass or any cylindrical container in an upright position. This is done to protect their points from being damaged.
3. Clean your lettering brush with a lacquer thinner if you used it with an enamel paint. If you used it with latex or textile paint, rinse it with plain tap water.