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Hi all,

I'm currently researching different writers and have been reading through various threads on here with regards to the best types in peoples opinion, (thanks to Mandrake for compiling a list of links to threads for a previous poster, some interesting reading)

I am aware of the Lincoln product and know where to get it but I would also like to purchase a NW and also a TT type as I would like to try all the main types in learning this effect. Is it possible somebody could pm me details or point me in the direction of where to get these?

Many thanks in advance,

Shaun.

http://www.magicnevin.com have got a few different writers in stock

Lady of Mystery wrote:http://www.magicnevin.com" target="_blank have got a few different writers in stock

Thank you Lady,

I've read quite a lot about the Vernet writers and people seem pretty impressed with them. Do you know if there is much difference in the Vernet boon and the Lincoln one?

They are different shapes. The Lincoln one is designed specifically to give extra stability.

Don't forget that Vernet now has two types of Boon - one that's closer to the original and the BUG, which is larger and supposedly more stable.

Part-Timer wrote:They are different shapes. The Lincoln one is designed specifically to give extra stability.

Don't forget that Vernet now has two types of Boon - one that's closer to the original and the BUG, which is larger and supposedly more stable.

Many thanks for the advice. I did see that Vernet did the bug and the original boon but not really knowing that much about them I was unsure as to the difference. I think I'll go for the standard boon from Vernet to start with and see how it goes although I'm sure if you're using it well the extra size of the bug wouldn't really be a problem.

I have experienced tremendous difficulty with NWs and I've been trying different ones for many years. There is nothing wrong with my hands (no arthritus yet!) but I just cannot get the knack. That said, I have had the best, but limited, success with a model that was essentially a TT plus the necessary extras. That may help, I hope.

Lady of Mystery wrote:http://www.magicnevin.com" target="_blank have got a few different writers in stock

Really good site that. Great prices

For the Tip version it's quite simple to make your own . . . If I can remember (been a while) you need rivets for a pop-rivet gun. . . if you look at these items there is a shaft that can be removed leaving you the barrel, which is the part you need. Get a drill bit slightly smaller in diameter than the rivet barrel and upon finding the point on the tip that seems to be right for you, drill the hole.

You now slide the barrel into the hole with the flange side facing out. You can secure this into position using super-glue or clear epoxy and do the same thing with about 1/4-3/8 inch of pencil lead or the grease pencil type lead.

If you want a ink writer, you'll usually have to run about an inch long section of the ink tube with tip in-tact, through a small hole that will be higher on the tip, towards the nail but back along the "fleshy" side. Super-glue the the copper colored part of the pen into place but be very careful no to get glue on the tip itself. The ink tube can be glued down but I will usually use either one end of a band-aid or a piece of flesh colored medical tape to lock it into place inside the tip. It is wise to use a bit of white glue on the opened end of the ink tube so as to seal it closed. I've also used candle wax and just dipped into the wax a few times so as to layer it slightly and then allow the flesh colored bandage/tape to cover over it for safety sake. An ink writer should last most people, even if you rely on it heavily through the day, at least a few months to a year. You do however, need to keep an eye on the writing tip in that they clot and dry up.

I do believe there are images of my tip styled writers somewhere in the older postings either here or at the Magic Bunny. I think they have my banjo pick designs as well (which is the same basic process except they cost a lot less than buying a thumb and most banjo picks already have the holes in the right position.

Sorry Craig I completely missed this one. many thanks for the reply. I'll have a dig around and see if I can track down your older posts..

Shaun.