Tom, you do pretty much the same things I do, and use the same products. Only difference is that I use slow reducer/hot weather instead of thinner. I don't clean my brushes to the extent that you do---just a quick rinse or two in reducer, and drop it or them into a pan of cleaner/conditioner---and l...

Hi again, Tom, Not too sure if Raphael makes flats, I suppose they do. Just never looked into it. Scharff used to make a good flat---I think Quill Hair and Ferrule is a dealer. ArtSign was another good brand---again, not sure if they are still around. Since you say you're new to hand lettering/strip...

Hi, Big Papa, I learned lettering---self taught---using flats many years ago. Later, began using quills. Flats IMHO are a little easier, at least in the beginning. They have that nice chisel edge that allows a sharp beginning and end to a stroke. Quills seem to hold a bit more paint, so each type ha...