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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 21, 2019 17:04:43 GMT -7
As one dives deeper into the hobby or lifestyle the little details become ever important to ones representation. When in camp alone or attending events I always like to document my time with ink and quill on laid paper or reproduced parchment. I've found writing in a period style has made me realize just how much modern society takes the simple written word for granted. Each word written with ink and quill must be thoughtful and thorough as well, ones sentence structure exact as there is no erasing.  |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 23, 2019 7:04:46 GMT -7
HawkEyes,
That is an excellent looking kit you have there!!
I've decided that I need to document any scout, hunts and/or treks I make.
My BP club has a designated "chronicler" for club treks.
I may need to become a better study of period vernacular and sentence structure but the calligraphy would be the stumbling block for me.
How well does that ink well/bottle travel?
The Sicilian
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 23, 2019 9:19:42 GMT -7
I prefer taking accounts into my own hands as I'm often alone!
I have a separate small stone inkwell that travels inside my pack wrapped in leather, no issues to date.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 23, 2019 16:19:09 GMT -7
I prefer taking accounts into my own hands as I'm often alone! I have a separate small stone inkwell that travels inside my pack wrapped in leather, no issues to date. HawkEyes, I plan on doing both depending on whether I am solo or not. Where do you get your supplies? Have you made your own ink? |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 23, 2019 16:29:31 GMT -7
My collection of writing implements & accessories:  |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 23, 2019 20:55:10 GMT -7
My collection of writing implements & accessories: Hand, I like the wooden (?) cased ink vessel (tin?). Did you make it? How do you like the powdered ink? I love those lead mechanical pencils but I have yet to divert the funds for one. Where did your other pencil come from? The Sicilian |
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Post by Keith on Apr 24, 2019 0:24:51 GMT -7
I carry a small hand made journal in my pack to keep track of anything special that may happen, or to note repairs that are required.   For years I carried a lead pencil hammered from a .60 caliber round ball, but it left very faint lettering, so I upgraded to a graphite pencil. More information on period writing here: woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2012/05/wax-tablets.htmlwoodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2015/11/on-making-ink.htmlwoodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2012/03/period-lead-pencils.htmlwoodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2016/04/quill-knife-pen-knife-folding-knife-ink.html<iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.960000000000036px; height: 6.840000000000032px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 5px; top: 59px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_24625064" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.96px; height: 6.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 442px; top: 59px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_4696822" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.96px; height: 6.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 5px; top: 344px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_3038957" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.96px; height: 6.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 442px; top: 344px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_82484398" scrolling="no"></iframe> Keith. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 24, 2019 4:14:57 GMT -7
I buy powdered ink from Townsends and also ink from Hobby Lobby. I also carry a handmade graphite pencil for sketching. Making your own journals also is very easy with laid paper or parchment. I've got multiples made on hand for immediate use when needed. I very much enjoy sketching wildlife, here is a sketch of my female redtail.  |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 24, 2019 4:21:44 GMT -7
Hand, I like the wooden (?) cased ink vessel (tin?). Did you make it? How do you like the powdered ink? I love those lead mechanical pencils but I have yet to divert the funds for one. Where did your other pencil come from? The Sicilian It is an original Rosewood (turned) travel inkwell with threaded cap and dates from the 19th century - it holds a small glass bottle for ink that is spring-loaded to keep it tight against the cap to prevent leaking. I have used it for display purposes by haven't carried it in the field. The powdered ink seems to work well. Haven't made any in a very long time, but since it comes as a powder, it is simple to make. The lead pencil was made by a friend from brass tubing and 2 turned ferrules, the lead is fishing weight that came on a roll at the store. Got the graphite pencil from a friend - not certain where he purchased it, but they are available. The pencil is round rather than hexagonal like modern graphite pencils... |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 24, 2019 6:08:44 GMT -7
I buy powdered ink from Townsends and also ink from Hobby Lobby. I also carry a handmade graphite pencil for sketching. Making your own journals also is very easy with laid paper or parchment. I've got multiples made on hand for immediate use when needed. I very much enjoy sketching wildlife, here is a sketch of my female redtail. HawkEyes, Is the ink from Hobby Lobby pre-made or also powdered ?
Can you give an explanation if not a pic tutorial of how you made your pencil?
So far I have some faux parchment paper but need a leathern binder/cover for it.
You are a talented artist!!
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 24, 2019 6:20:25 GMT -7
I carry a small hand made journal in my pack to keep track of anything special that may happen, or to note repairs that are required. For years I carried a lead pencil hammered from a .60 caliber round ball, but it left very faint lettering, so I upgraded to a graphite pencil. More information on period writing here: woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2012/05/wax-tablets.htmlwoodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2015/11/on-making-ink.htmlwoodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2012/03/period-lead-pencils.htmlwoodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2016/04/quill-knife-pen-knife-folding-knife-ink.html<iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.960000000000036px; height: 6.840000000000032px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 5px; top: 59px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_24625064" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.96px; height: 6.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 442px; top: 59px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_4696822" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.96px; height: 6.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 5px; top: 344px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_3038957" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="9.960000000000036" height="6.840000000000032" style="position: absolute; width: 9.96px; height: 6.84px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 442px; top: 344px;" id="MoatPxIOPT1_82484398" scrolling="no"></iframe> Keith. LeLoup, Your graphite pencil is very interesting! I assume you shaved off most of one side to replicate the look of the German artifact. I'm curious as to how their lead stayed in the slot? Glue? I thought about using musket ball to make one but you now have me rethinking that idea if the lettering in faint. I guess now I need to keep an eye out for oak galls along with everything else!! LOL |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 24, 2019 6:24:02 GMT -7
Hand,
Did you make the quills?
Are they pretty fragile? Do you need to carry a few when in the field as back-ups?
I'd be interested in the process if you are able to show it.
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 24, 2019 7:21:40 GMT -7
Townsend also sells replacement graphite lead, easy to buy and then it's a matter of boring a hole through a twig or similar sized dowl then you essentially have a pencil.
Ink from HobLob is mixed. I find it easier just to carry the small ink well filled.
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 24, 2019 15:27:03 GMT -7
Hand, Did you make the quills? Are they pretty fragile? Do you need to carry a few when in the field as back-ups? I'd be interested in the process if you are able to show it. See ourpastimes.com/how-to-make-a-quill-pen-12112198.html for instructions similar to the ones I followed to make my quills. There also seem to be videos that show how to cut quill pens. Quills are relatively durable and can be re-sharpened if needed. Once heat-treated & cooled, only take a few minutes to make. You may need to experiment with tip shape... |
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Post by Keith on Apr 24, 2019 16:01:35 GMT -7
Sicilianhunter. That reply you made seems to be corrupted, I am unable to quote. I will therefore post here.Keith. Various glues were made in the 18th century, animal glues & fish glue. I could only make a guess at the glue type used on pencils. Fish glue seems to have been the best: "The swim bladder of the sturgeon is a membrane that dilates or retracts during the life of the fish. The protein collagen fibres that it is made of have the particularity of being extremely flexible. The glue is extracted using the same process as is used for other protein glues".
www.gillesperrault.com/the-virtues-of-ancient-glues/But my guess would be rabbit glue ( could have been any of the animal glues). Keith.
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