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Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
 
I have been having trouble with Stabilo pencils.
I know that some here have been touting Staedler pencils. Which ones and where do you buy them?
Thanks

[ November 10, 2008, 03:20 PM: Message edited by: Jerry Starpoli ]
 
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
 
I don't know if it'll help, Jerry, but the guy at our local art store told me that Staedler had or was buying Stabilo out. I bought the Staedler Omnichrons.
 
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
 
story was that Stabilo changed the formula for the white ones, so they scratch shiny things!! the Staedler Omnichrons were recommended, i got some, liked them. got them from an Edmonton supplier... sure you can get it more locally than that, tho..

but hey, the REAL signpainters don't use no pencil...just get right down to lettering! [Rolling On The Floor] [Off Topic] [Bash] [Group Hug]
 
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
 
I've had success using Crayola WASHABLE crayons. Works much better when marking on glass and it washes off easily. An added plus is that you can get them a lot more places than the 2 pencil brands mentioned in this post.
 
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
 
"Elcheapo" Chinese water based felt pens work as good as anything. $1 gets you about 2 dozen all colours. Just make sure they water based!! [Bash] [Bash] [Bash]

Personally I prefer charcoal sticks for sketching layouts for paint. Chalk line top and bottom only for lettering John! [Razz]
 
Posted by Kevin Mann (Member # 7161) on :
 
dittos for crayola washables.
 
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
 
I am looking for these primarily for vinyl layout. The crayola washables seem to be wider than what a Stabilo is. Am I wrong?

[ November 11, 2008, 04:13 PM: Message edited by: Jerry Starpoli ]
 
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
 
Real Sign Painters use Chalk, charcoal sticks and snap lines. Never have a issue with removal, when paint is dry just wipe with soft cloth and the lines are gone.

There is nothing worse then looking at a vehicle going down the highway with all the guide lines still visible weeks or months later.
 
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
 
i use the china markers with the pull string and unwrap paper to expose the marker. i got em in white, red, black, yellow. ive had BLUE but they seem to be the hardest to remove.
 
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
 
I am looking for something to replace the Stabilos that I use for Vinyl Application. Something that can readily be sharpened to a point, like my head.
I was a sign painter for many years and still paint occasionaly. Now I need to make a living. Thanks for all the comments.
 
Posted by Brad Farha (Member # 931) on :
 
I used to use Stabilos, but am using the Staedtler Omnichroms now, which are very comparable to the old Stabilos. I get mine from Pioneer Supply.
 
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
 
Thanks Brad. Just ordered a couple dozen
 
Posted by Brad Farha (Member # 931) on :
 
If you liked the Stabilos, you shouldn't be disappointed.
 


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