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Thanks! Yes, you start the S as if it's an O, and when you get to just below the 9 oclock point you scoot across to the 4 o'clock mark then just finish the bottom stroke. Then the top right stroke to finish off the S is just like the top right quadrant of an O, you just stop it at about 3 oclock. Hope that helps!

@@JohnKingLetterArtWow, thank you! This explanation makes perfect sense - I figured there had to be a formula to be able to be consistent. And there are so many individual styles that I’ve seen with casual letters by painters. You are the best! ⭐️🤩

Yes it sure is, here is the link: www.letterartacademy.com/p/lettering-brush-mastery

No, it's a standard LetterArt SWKM series. Size 4 I think.

Its not quite to the letter but I put a black outline around it later to finish it off

@@JohnKingLetterArt j’aime can we see the result?

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Hey Jezz, it may be you're brushes are long haired which may make them feel a bit floppy if youre learning? Unless its the hair type but kolinsky sable is the snappiest hair. I'd recommend you go with a medium length SWKM size 8 (used in this video) as the slightly shorter hairs provide a bit more snap and are easier to control. Hope that helps mate!

​@@JohnKingLetterArt Brilliant - Thank you so much 👊 ✌

@@Jezz_McflyYou're welcome!

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Thanks! Yes its a good idea to oil them a few days before you use them, helps condition the hairs nicely for the paint but I wouldnt say its mandatory. Just good to do if you have the time before using them!

@@JohnKingLetterArt Thanks for the advice. I usually wash off the gum that keeps there shape. Then oil them after they air dry. Let them sit overnight before I give them a try. After use i wash them in a dirty jar of mineral spirits then a jar of clean spirits. Finish it all off by storing them in mineral oil. This has been my routine yet for some reason they only seem to last me a short time. Maybe two months max. I’d appreciate your opinion on this. The brush that’s given me issues are the 179Ls. I really like them but Ive been looking into other brands. Perhaps yours lol.

@@Rock_Whisky only thing I can think might be the mineral oil? I have always used neatsfoot oil which is pretty standard and also being an animal oil I think is better for the hairs. Are you leaving them submerged in the oil or just putting oil in the hairs then and storing them back in your box?

@@JohnKingLetterArt Yes, I did use mineral oil before and I would leave then in my brush box until use. Could be overnight or later till I would work with them. I did switch to an oil that’s based on animal fats from Von Dago. I have never left them submerged in oil, which is something I should try. I also use to clean them then leave the brush out till I use it. This allowed the brush to dry out, which I see now can be bad for the brush. Now, I rigged up a jar with mineral spirits and a spring (I can send you a pic) so the brush stays wet until I use it. I appreciate your time and advice on this by the way, about how long do you leave a brush submerged in oil?

@@Rock_Whisky I dont leave them submerged in oil. After doing what I showed in the video I'll either put them back in my box or leave them standing up in a jar, hairs up.

Once finished with the courses you should get yourself a size 8 brush and some paint then start practicing basic brush strokes and techniques in order to be able to hand letter proficiently asap. Once your skills are up to scratch and combined with the lessons learned in these courses you are up and running!

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This is my go to style for window splash signs!

Haha dontvworry about that, just wipe it off!

Thanks for your comments. Yes the course is a very comprehensive one. What would you consider a more feasible price point?

By watching your preview, and listening to your knowledge, how concise you are, can tell the course will be comprehensive and valuable. I have learned through the hard way, many of the subjects you teach, and your spot on! These vital lessons are essential and you seem to know all the keys to being a pro at lettering, understanding, applying etc. I believe the course is worth $500/ but also to someone like myself who already knows allot of this knowledge via decades of learning ( the hard way) I really just want to refresh, overview and to learn some insights I may not know. ( I’m sure many) ..I was thinking a price in the range of $2-300. You may have more people purchasing it.

@@BrianLife thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it! I currently have a discount code special on the site which makes this course $237, or $247 bundled with the sign painting beginners course so I guess that's in line with what you say which is good to hear!

@@JohnKingLetterArt that’s great, all is good then. So sadly at this time lettering is not a high priority of mine and to invest at this moment is not wise for me. I do think it’s valuable and when my finances are better, it’s a course I may pick you. I do recommend it to anyone reading this. Just by the preview in this clip, John knows his stuff! Thanks.

​@@BrianLifeno worries. Thanks for your kind words and once again for your feedback that I really appreciate and value!

You're welcome, thank you!

It's called a Mahl Stick 🙂

thanks!

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Awesome Cody, thanks so much!😎🙏

Usually 24hrs is ok, but depending on how hot or cold it is it may be a bit more or less.

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Thank you!

thank you, yeah it's just a lot of practice, i used to be terrible!

You've not practiced enough yet ? - It does come eventually - Something just clicks, often one letter at a time. 🙌