[R-390] Calligraphy Pen for Non-engraved Front Panel Lettering

[Barry Hauser]

Hi Osamu

The laquer stick is used only for the stamped ("engraved") panels by rubbing 
across the lettering and thereby filling it with the laquer.

Dry transfer letters would probably be easier than hand writing, but they 
are fragile -- easily rub off.  If you use those, it's best to overspray 
with clear acrylic paint -- or some paint that will not damage the panel 
paint or lettering.  Draftsmen once used something called a "lettering 
machine" which was like a small pantograph.  The letters were engraved in a 
part that looked like a ruler.  You traced the machine's letters wit a 
stlylus and the drew the characters.

Those and dry transfer letters in Roman/English may be difficult to find. 
The transfers used to be available in electronics parts shops and may still 
be found in some arts & crafts shops.

However, as someone else described, you could consider silk-screening.  If 
I'm not mistaken, hand silk screening is a traditional art in Japan.  There 
are various kits sold here and on the internet.  I'm not familiar with them. 
It may be that you can find the materials locally.  And that would be the 
same way as the non-engraved panels were originally lettered.  Even so, an 
acrylic or compatible paint should be used so you can overspray a clear coat 
to protect the lettering and the panel from wear.

regards,
Barry



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Osamu Hazawa" <pomerol at mocha.ocn.ne.jp>
To: <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 12:59 AM
Subject: [R-390] Calligraphy Pen for Non-engraved Front Panel Lettering


> Hello to the List,
>
> Is there anyone who have succeeded to restore the rubed off
> lettrings on the Non- engraved front panel of the R-390A?
>
> I used a lacquer stick with little success so far and I bought a
> calligraphy pen today.
> I tried some letters with a 0.5mm pen tip and had a better feeling
> with it. But I seemed to get a good ruler to get more solid lettering.
>
> Do you guys think dry transfer letterings is better than hand writing?
> I didn't find a good source for the dry transfer lettering except AES.
>
> Your advice would be appreciated.
>
> Osamu Hazawa
>
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