I need to number some black and white negatives with small, permanent numbers in the film border. Is there something easier than an old fashioned India ink technical pen?
I need to number some black and white negatives with small, permanent numbers in the film border. Is there something easier than an old fashioned India ink technical pen?
Ed Richards
http://www.epr-art.com
Ed, Don't skimp on this-use a Rapid-o-Graph. I've had submissions rejected solely on this issue. Its not worth the savings of going cheaper unless it is absolutely identical in quality. Find a source that sells refurbished ones.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
Absolutely!Originally Posted by Kirk Gittings
I started a thread last year about exactly that, and got some great answers.
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ight=negatives
Kirk - it is not the cost, it is keeping them working. But maybe they are better designed than in 1970.
Ed Richards
http://www.epr-art.com
Can't answer that. I borrow them when I need them from architect clients.
Thanks,
Kirk
at age 73:
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep"
Are you referring to (Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Pens)?
They are instruments that if not used regularly will dry and clog up and are a major chore to clean.
Our space program (NASA) found out that ink pens did not work in space and weightless environment. They spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to research and develop a ink pen that would work for our astronauts........ The Russians looked at this problem and solved it for less than 25 cents...... They used pencils....
I use a fine tip Sharpie ... cost less than a buck ... they work great and dipped on my tongue deluded the ink enough to use for spotting my photos
oh they are sold at the local Walmart Walgreens CVS ect....
That story is cute and all but it leaves out one very important detail. The American space program used pens rather than pencils because in the lunar landing module, a broken pencil lead was enough to punch a hole in the foil and strand 2 men on the moon.
I agree with the rapidograph, doubt you will find a better tool for the price.
They are however a bit of a pain if you do not use them every day.
If you are going to put them to rest for a week or longer between uses it does not take long before they start to clog up and become rather difficult if not impossible to clean.
If you are using them every day they are absolutely wonderful, but do require regular cleaning, which is easily done with either the cleaner you can buy for them or even better, an ultrasonic cleaner.
I'm using my pens so little lately I usually do a complete clean with an ultrasonic cleaner after each use and put them away ink free.
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