Hi Steve, I am a fine art painter learning how to letter and pinstripe with your videos. I live in NYC and just stopped by Blick on Bond Street to pick up some of your excellent brushes. I just wanted to let you know that your videos are fantastic, and that they are the best resource for lettering/ pin striping/ enamel paint help on the web. Thanks so much, and keep up the great work. -Honor
thanks Steve for your videos. They realy help me to learn pinstriping. It´s hard to make good letering for me as a beginer, but your videos gives me more motivation. thanks a lot greets from Austria
I absolutely love your work..ive been trying signs for 25 years...im ok at it..i make money sometimes..but im just hesitate at stripping..ive got a couple of your brushes and just been putting it on hold..dont know why..just gotta get over the fear of screwing up
1-Shot slinger the lettering brushes are Kwills and Liners ,longer, with perfect square corners, and capabilities, like nothing ever available before. The hair is black Tacklon and Chinese Black Squirrel, the blend is secret, as are the manufacturing techniques. My Scriptliner brushes are good for smaller script lettering in the smaller sizes only, the larger sized Scriptliner brushes are fantastic all purpose utility brushes , not designed for lettering. If you want to see some informative you tube video on my entire brush line try Davidographicsguy, this Master Signwriter has fallen in love with my Signwriter Series , and has done a series of over eighty lettering videos , that are extremely well photographed and explained technique like nobody else has done . But the brushes for lettering with my name on them have not made to market by Blick, just all my other stuff, I’m so sorry about this, but I’ve tried for almost ten years, their not paying attention to their roots, and they are the largest art supply chain in the world.....
Hey Steve, just got a set of your brushes. Sort of new to lettering but not pinstriping, but I am having trouble keeping the brush chiseled. Before I can touch the brush to panel it will shrink up, not sure what I am doing wrong.
Hi Steve thanks so much for uploading some videos about your brushes, your humble beginner styled attitude helps me relax and just go with the flow of learning takes more patience than i have pretty much in general... would it be correct to take a guess your brushes are called Steve Kafka's SignWriting brushes, you know with over 81,000 views could be a quiet profit maker for you if you slipped in you website link and even just the name of your brushes would help google search results hit those blue skys you like so much anyway, give us a pointer if you get the chance, cheers D.
David Simo I’ve been trying to find somebody to help me to get paid by the advertisers on my videos, I’ve not done more until I figure it out. I just refer to my lettering brushes as Kwills and Liners on stevekafka.com, I’ve got a fantastic pro Signwriter from Santa Cruz Ca. That has done over 80 videos using all of my brushes,Davidographicsguy on you tube.
Hey, I was wondering if you have any tips on doing the script type stuff. I am really stuck of the part of say an "a" where after the first initial downstroke you begin going up again. I can't seem to get the hang of the change of direction. Thanks, J
@HeavyHiitter Well, I have two professionally produced videos out that you can get,, they are top quality. I was going to do six, but Smartflix rents them,and then they don't sell. So I'm doing these to help people ,and show them some great and innovative tools of the trade, with my daughter Lily as the cameraman. Besides, have you seen the crap out there? The Practice Board is acrylic ,rounded corners and a carry/thumbhole and my logo, it closely resembles the finish of a car,unlike glass.
@tenor0555 Hi Shirley, At this point I wouldn't have a clue of what size of brush to suggest for you, I have no idea of your ability. The demo has both #4 in Kwill & Liner being used, you can go bigger or smaller, the #4 would be a good place to start if you are learning. I hope this gives you some help, I think everyone will use the entire set of each eventually. Regards, Steve
Como eu gostaria de Pinceis destes, aqui no Brasil não tem pelo preço digno. É uma afronta que se poderia pagar para importar... Só me resta olhar e admirar, sonhar em fazer uma destas maravilhas "dançar" em minhas mãos, talvez um dia.
Hello Steve, I really enjoy your videos and admire your amazing skill. I am hoping to begin my sign painting practice, but I am not familiar with the brushes. Can you recommend any sign paint brush (and where can I buy them) for beginner please? Thank you so very much! Karen
It will all come to you with practice, and one of my lettering brushes, I'm going to do several more u-tube vids to help you guys figure this out. The potential for making $ is defiantly, here for all. Steve
I see brushes... Lol movin around .did I read or hear of a place that might send me a brush maybe for lettering, I think I would be great , good hand eye cordination and steady hand.
Ive watched a ton of your video's, you sir are awesome at pinstriping making it look so easy! I got 2 of your scroll brushes and have been trying to learn, my work is the opposite . do you have to have a gift for it or can you master it by just working at it. my lines are not very straight looks like I drank 10 pepsi's or something. I want to rest my hand on the surface to steady my hand and to control the thickness of the line. any tips?
Deeword Page there is a technique that uses the forearm of the left arm as a rest for the wrist of the brush hand , it's referred to as handover. The stick referred to is called a mahl stick, it has been used by all of the painting disciplines.
you're awesome! i actually work with illustration but i'm starting to like this, maybe i'll get your brushes and start doing some calligraphy/pinstriping.. just a question, have you ever shipped your brushes to Brazil? i'm just a little aprehensive regarding taxes when the brushes arrive here, there is a Policy that any imported product that costs over US$50.00 there is a customs tax of 60%. kinda harsh on the wallet, haha :P
Fade Master James Lee sorry but that would be impossible for me to pick one , lettering,pinstriping ,cartoons ,pictorials, graphic designs,long line striping,on and on ..
I am most grateful for your kind words, and if I can help you in any way you can e-mail or call 888 566 5843 I also have a fine arts background and have found this discipline to be the most gratifying of all, I'm glad you have chosen to get involved, have fun.
These brushes have received top marks from all that have given them a good work out with every type of paint including acrylics and latex house paint ! They will letter with anything you can pallet with as far as I know and do it extremely well.
Hi Steve,
I am a fine art painter learning how to letter and pinstripe with your videos. I live in NYC and just stopped by Blick on Bond Street to pick up some of your excellent brushes. I just wanted to let you know that your videos are fantastic, and that they are the best resource for lettering/ pin striping/ enamel paint help on the web. Thanks so much, and keep up the great work.
-Honor
I'm getting your brushes Mr. Kafka..Thanks for the inspiration and keeping the craft alive..
as always amazing
Got your signature stripers. Love 'em...thanks man. Now I need to order some new quills and these as well bro-o-the-brush. ;)
Your brushes kick ass!!
@kauai420air they should be up on the site tomorrow,being done as we speak . You will love these brushes.
Steve
thanks Steve for your videos.
They realy help me to learn pinstriping. It´s hard to make good letering for me as a beginer, but your videos gives me more motivation.
thanks a lot
greets from Austria
My Late Father painted signs. He was awesome. He kept his brushes, after cleaning, with the brush hairs in oil. The kept well that way.
Saving me pennies.lol slowly building up stuff! Thanks for everything!
Thanks for the lesson Steve...
next brushes on my list to get...
Inspirational on a lot of levels.
I absolutely love your work..ive been trying signs for 25 years...im ok at it..i make money sometimes..but im just hesitate at stripping..ive got a couple of your brushes and just been putting it on hold..dont know why..just gotta get over the fear of screwing up
@GahDub Thanks for your kind words, everyone that has them absolutely LOVES them,you will too.
Steve
@tenor0555 Good choice Shirley, I think you will enjoy it ,let me know if I can help.
Steve
Kafka brushes are now available at Blick Art Supply.
Sir what is Blick Art Supply? Please tell me I need Kafka brushes
www.dickblick.com/brands/kafka/
1-Shot slinger Blick refuses to sell my lettering brushes...
@@stevekafka The store in NJ had them about four years ago. What happened ?
1-Shot slinger the lettering brushes are Kwills and Liners ,longer, with perfect square corners, and capabilities, like nothing ever available before. The hair is black Tacklon and Chinese Black Squirrel, the blend is secret, as are the manufacturing techniques. My Scriptliner brushes are good for smaller script lettering in the smaller sizes only, the larger sized Scriptliner brushes are fantastic all purpose utility brushes , not designed for lettering. If you want to see some informative you tube video on my entire brush line try Davidographicsguy, this Master Signwriter has fallen in love with my Signwriter Series , and has done a series of over eighty lettering videos , that are extremely well photographed and explained technique like nobody else has done . But the brushes for lettering with my name on them have not made to market by Blick, just all my other stuff, I’m so sorry about this, but I’ve tried for almost ten years, their not paying attention to their roots, and they are the largest art supply chain in the world.....
This Artist is really amazing. Really.
Hey Steve, just got a set of your brushes. Sort of new to lettering but not pinstriping, but I am having trouble keeping the brush chiseled. Before I can touch the brush to panel it will shrink up, not sure what I am doing wrong.
Hi Steve thanks so much for uploading some videos about your brushes, your humble beginner styled attitude helps me relax and just go with the flow of learning takes more patience than i have pretty much in general... would it be correct to take a guess your brushes are called Steve Kafka's SignWriting brushes, you know with over 81,000 views could be a quiet profit maker for you if you slipped in you website link and even just the name of your brushes would help google search results hit those blue skys you like so much anyway, give us a pointer if you get the chance, cheers D.
David Simo I’ve been trying to find somebody to help me to get paid by the advertisers on my videos, I’ve not done more until I figure it out. I just refer to my lettering brushes as Kwills and Liners on stevekafka.com, I’ve got a fantastic pro Signwriter from Santa Cruz Ca. That has done over 80 videos using all of my brushes,Davidographicsguy on you tube.
Love the brushes. Can't wait to get my hands on them. When should they be available?.
kauai420air go to stevekafka.com sorry for the late reply had no idea!
Are these lettering brushes available in the UK yet? Can't find them from any of the usual suppliers I use. Cheers.
JujuJim we are now proudly sold at AS Handover in London , sorry for the late reply, I was unaware it was there.
Hey, I was wondering if you have any tips on doing the script type stuff. I am really stuck of the part of say an "a" where after the first initial downstroke you begin going up again. I can't seem to get the hang of the change of direction.
Thanks,
J
Jamison Wilcox please go to Davidographicsguy,watch this pro rock all of my brushes, it’ll help you get it!
@HeavyHiitter Well, I have two professionally produced videos out that you can get,, they are top quality. I was going to do six, but Smartflix rents them,and then they don't sell. So I'm doing these to help people ,and show them some great and innovative tools of the trade, with my daughter Lily as the cameraman. Besides, have you seen the crap out there? The Practice Board is acrylic ,rounded corners and a carry/thumbhole and my logo, it closely resembles the finish of a car,unlike glass.
Thank you for everything 😎
those are prototypes for some that we were going to make , you can find them at Coast Airbrush and The Eastwood Coo.
thank you sir for this video.
@tenor0555 Hi Shirley,
At this point I wouldn't have a clue of what size of brush to suggest for you, I have no idea of your ability. The demo has both #4 in Kwill & Liner being used, you can go bigger or smaller, the #4 would be a good place to start if you are learning. I hope this gives you some help, I think everyone will use the entire set of each eventually.
Regards,
Steve
Como eu gostaria de Pinceis destes, aqui no Brasil não tem pelo preço digno.
É uma afronta que se poderia pagar para importar... Só me resta olhar e admirar, sonhar em fazer uma destas maravilhas "dançar" em minhas mãos, talvez um dia.
we just got a shipment after waiting 3 months! I have all of them for sale right now
NICE BRO
How would the brushes do with acrylic for wood sign painting?
P Pierce they work well in any paint ,so far...
Hello Steve,
I really enjoy your videos and admire your amazing skill. I am hoping to begin my sign painting practice, but I am not familiar with the brushes. Can you recommend any sign paint brush (and where can I buy them) for beginner please?
Thank you so very much!
Karen
canon321 try stevekafka.com everything I make for the art form is there, I’m there if I can help.
Music to my ears, but it's the general consensus, everyone just loves them.
Steve Kafka Hi. How much are the set of brushes ?
You should give it a try...
The person video taping really knew when to zoom in and zoom out👌
It will all come to you with practice, and one of my lettering brushes, I'm going to do several more u-tube vids to help you guys figure this out. The potential for making $ is defiantly, here for all.
Steve
How much is your brush, and what kind of brush and it's sizes?
I see brushes... Lol movin around .did I read or hear of a place that might send me a brush maybe for lettering, I think I would be great , good hand eye cordination and steady hand.
onecrofly rd
onecrofly stevekafka.com has it all...
Pinstriper UK should have them by now, we can ship them to you too.
Steve
Where do I find your quill brushes
Ive watched a ton of your video's, you sir are awesome at pinstriping making it look so easy! I got 2 of your scroll brushes and have been trying to learn, my work is the opposite . do you have to have a gift for it or can you master it by just working at it. my lines are not very straight looks like I drank 10 pepsi's or something. I want to rest my hand on the surface to steady my hand and to control the thickness of the line. any tips?
Use a stand off stick with a leather end, rest your hand on the stick and give it a go!
Deeword Page there is a technique that uses the forearm of the left arm as a rest for the wrist of the brush hand , it's referred to as handover. The stick referred to is called a mahl stick, it has been used by all of the painting disciplines.
thanks for the info bud, keep up the good work.
Deeword Page watch you tube Davidographicsguy, he has done over 80 videos using my brushes , he’s a Master Signwriter..
Is there a website where I can order all 20 brushes togeather?
TexasMade we offer a special if you call 888-566-5843 and ask about the special, sorry for the late reply ,had no idea
human form of Photoshops..i salute you!
any link to where I can order a set of these?
Sylvester Fritz stevekafka.com, sorry for this late response,did not know it was here.
you're awesome! i actually work with illustration but i'm starting to like this, maybe i'll get your brushes and start doing some calligraphy/pinstriping..
just a question, have you ever shipped your brushes to Brazil? i'm just a little aprehensive regarding taxes when the brushes arrive here, there is a Policy that any imported product that costs over US$50.00 there is a customs tax of 60%. kinda harsh on the wallet, haha :P
ricpolisel we ship worldwide, wish we could help with your taxes though
WHERE CAN I GET THE TANK U USED IN VIDEO ?
Eric Push coast airbrush has them
Hi Steve,can you tell me when your tank halves willl be available?
rockymontana1 plastic ,because of petroleum has gone up in price so that as a small co. I can't compete. Sorry...
yeah, maybe in the future :)
Are your PLASTISHEEN panels on your website hand painted? Or are they a copy of one already done?
hottfortittsall original hand painted.
W0ooow,COOL =)
Cómo se llaman los pinceles???
@HeavyHiitter Isopropyl 70% is what I use to clean it up after wiping with mineral spirits
Steve do you ship to Australia?
J Skinner worldwide stevekafka.com
como faço pra compra os pinceis de pintura ???
cool
Any company that sells my stripers can sell the new Signwriter Series if they want to , maybe they need people to ask?( Hint Hint)
It can be gratifying, fun, and profitable at the same time. You can acquire whatever you need except paint at my name and add dot com.
"these brushes will put a grin on your face :|"
If a fella had to chose only one brush??
Fade Master James Lee sorry but that would be impossible for me to pick one , lettering,pinstriping ,cartoons ,pictorials, graphic designs,long line striping,on and on ..
I am most grateful for your kind words, and if I can help you in any way you can e-mail or call 888 566 5843 I also have a fine arts background and have found this discipline to be the most gratifying of all, I'm glad you have chosen to get involved, have fun.
If you do a search and use my name and add dot com you may have some luck.
Would be funny if this fella never finished a project.
you fucked up on the S
Just the "s", look again!
This would’ve been great if it weren’t so out of focus
These brushes have received top marks from all that have given them a good work out with every type of paint including acrylics and latex house paint ! They will letter with anything you can pallet with as far as I know and do it extremely well.