Paint Shaper Tools ("Merry")

I have these lovely tools called Paint Shapers (see previous post -- Cmas tree), and last year, I started using them for lettering (actually around 2006, I first used them as a test -- see piece at end).

Sizes: 7mm, 1/4 inch, 

I believe I got them for free from an art supply store I ordered from in the early 2000's. Cannot remember the name of it, and when these were included in my order, I was baffled. I finally looked them up, and found out what they were. I loved how 2 of them were in the shape of broad-edged/chisel tip nibs, so I decided to test them out with lettering!

I first tested them back when I got them (see last pic), but then never did anything more. Then, a few years ago, I tried using the other one, that's shaped like a folded pen! (scroll to see pic of Jean's name)

Finally, last year, I decided to have a another go, just for fun. Although a fun technique, you need to work quickly b/c of the paint drying. I'm sure I'll get better with more practice and experience, but for now, not bad!

Lettered the word, "merry" last year. (in uncial)

 

Still pics:

Tried adding to it with a Posca pen, but not digging my script lettering. #redo!

See previous post with my name and also, see these posts from my Snail Mail blog:

https://snailmailingmadness.blogspot.com/search?q=paint+shaper

Here is the piece with Jean's name, folded pen style:

 I don't know if I ended up sending this as an env., but I think I didn't b/c it folded weird (or rather, wouldn't fold). Piece of failed canvas I tried converting. Lettering not bad!

and here is my test piece (yikes!) from 2006 (yerg.)

Can you see the PEACE, HI and Love?

Looking forward to using these more!