Second ever sign: Comments / advice appreciated.

[PatrickBoothman]

And one showing the depth. The other photo looks like the horizontal edges are bowing but I guess that’s perspective.

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[Peter Dee]

Probably better than I could do with paint, that’s why I stick to vinyl work!

[John Singh]

Well done for sharing
If this is your second sign then well done again
As far layout is concerned it looks pleasing
You’ve given attention to kerning and whitespace

Seems like you have the hang of the sables ok
Trick is to use the right sable size for the size of letter

The lines (or border) need to be a little tidier
Trouble with a line or border, if its just a tad out it sticks out a middle so you need to make sure they’re sharp crisp and straight
Are you using low tack tape?
Most signwriters do
It isn’t cheating because you still have to be skilful in applying and releasing etc

I would definitely like to see more of your stuff as you progress
Its good to see others having a go at the traditional

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Well done. The spacing is a bit tricky, but you will get better at that in time.
I like the whole thing, it has a lot of charm.
Love….Jill

[Neil Davey]

That looks really good Patrick.

As John says most of us do use low tack tape top and bottom but when using this method you have to touch in letters such as ‘S’s ‘O’s ‘G’s, the roundy letters, as they are slightly larger than ‘L’s ‘I’s ‘T’s etc.

Spacing will come with practice…..the trick is to look at your sign with half closed eyes, squinty eyes, and you will see the layout and spacing values much better.

You can also use a lining fitch for the outlines by running it along a homemade ruler with a champfered edge.

Thanks for showing.

Neil

[Terry Bull]

Patrick, as someone just starting with a brush you have done well,line weight is consistent ,shapes are good
Kerning is something you will pick up
satisfying ain’t it

Terry

[Lynn Normington]

unfortunately I haven’t the talent to hand paint, looks good to me, I would take on board what the other hand painters say, you can only get better thanks for sharing.

Lynn

[PatrickBoothman]

Cheers everybody.
John,
The line was made with a coach liner, which was very hard to control but quick. I guess i could use two parallel strips of low tack then paint between them to try and get a straighter edge.
Neil
Cheers again, Is a fitch easier to control than a coach liner? Mr Bill Stewart recommeds them for work on masonry.