Steve Kafka's Lower Case Alphabet demo

With the new Signwriter series

[@MrJeffsterritt]

Thanks so much Steve!! I’m 63 with a art degree. People at bike rodeos were always surprised when I’d say: I can’t do that”. It’s the truth, but I’m buying your brushes and watching. I’m trying to make it happen. Your right…there was a big difference when I use your brushes. I’ve got a long way to go, but improving with your brushes! Thx!!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Reducing the paint is called palleting, it is adding paint and thinner until the right viscisity to paint without the paint running ,or dragging. The factors that come into play can be air movement, temperature, both ambient and the surface of the substrate, differant colors will pallet differantly My Smooth Stroke additive will help with flow and gloss and also defeats fish-eye so that you can go over other colors. Lettering and striping will require differant palleting techniques. good luck!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Thank you very much for the kind comments, People such as yourself inspire me to help others enjoy this wonderful art form, good luck to you! Steve

[@ronjon5386]

I purchased several of your brushes. I’m just starting but I can say it’s coming along nicely I like the brushes

[@arturo79hernandez]

MR.Kafka you are a well rounded artist that shares so much THANK YOU.

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

Beautiful! I am a window painter in Portland Oregon. I love hand lettering although my technique is unorthodox.

[@ramfia]

Thank you so much for sharing your trade with us wannabes!

[@madmikemax]

Hey Steve, Thank you so much for making these videos! They have been a huuuge inspiration to an aspiring artist such as myself. I love your work, you are truly a master. Please keep making videos, it will help spark many new generations of amazing artists.

[@sammyrussell936]

Thank you soo much Steve. Watching you do this is gonna help me aswell on my airbrush letters

[@brianmarak9689]

Thanks Steve. I have not picked up a lettering brush for ages. Inspiring !

[@petenawara]

This is awesome. Haven't found a lot of tutorials out there, and this was precisely what I was looking for. Will be ordering some of your brushes for sure. Would love to see a printable version of this alphabet for reference. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.

[@bagshotrow]

You are a Cool Guy and it's great that you go to such lengths to share these trade techniques. I picked up one of your liner brushes and some enamel paint to give it a go; it should be a good addition to my poster art toolbox.

[@mustang05ray]

I just purchased a package of 3 striping brushes from coast airbrush, can't wait to try them out. I've been a Mack user but ever since I've been watching your videos I'm hooked. Thank you for post these great videos.

[@donskywatcherphx]

I live in Phoenix and used to empty trash at Artsigns when they were on Encanto Blvd when Al Giron used to own it. Wow I worked in sign shops for years all over the valley and I would have bosses that admired your pinstriping. I just started getting into fountain pens and all the sign shops. At Budget Signs an amazing artist was there Vlademire Arangelovich I hope I spelled his name right. Your a true artist I had to scroll down and when I saw Phoenix I knew that your here! Thanks

[@kafkapinstriping]

Thanks for the very kind review of the Signwriter Series brushes, I worked very hard on these and your input is extremely valuable to me . . More videos on the way! Have fun, Steve

[@MikeFrench0]

Steve, Thanks for taking time with me the other day, hanging out with you, Don Johnson and Zig was quite a treat. I broke out my new Kafka brushes last night and had a blast. Once I get used to them I will send you a pic or two. Thanks again, Love the brushes! Mike French

[@Cruise-InTV]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Steve Kafka!!! I'm ordering a few sizes today. will be posting progress in the FB help group. Your shared knowledge is greatly appreciated

[@tittarj]

hi Steve, I just tried the same logical to brush pen and worked so well, for my expectations!!! thank you so much for your generosity and sharing.

[@WaveAction777]

Very inspiring to see you do your art

[@raazvaghela9459]

amazing art

[@rogernery]

Hey Steve, your videos are so inspiring, congratulations! Keep it up with your great work! Cheers.

[@rogernery]

Goh Modley What is MP?

[@signman1937]

love your brushes brother.............been using them for a couple of years now.

[@Ur0n]

10 dollars? Are you kidding me, you are a master, I would pay 100 dollars. Keep the great work.

[@ericashmusic8889]

You miss the point,--with folks crowding round @ a mere 10 bucks a pop' Steve could do maybe,6,or 7 bikes in an hour if he wanted ,figure that over a 2/3 day show. How many would you get..?. Besides Steve K is one of the good !! guys.

[@lazyjane1223]

That's perfection!

[@kafkapinstriping]

@arturo79hernandez It's my pleasure to share with all interested in this art form,Thanks to all of you that are supportive and use my pinstriping and signwriting products, Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

The liners are great for casual scripts and of course outlining, have fun.

[@JesseHaley617]

Well done Steve - awesome letters!

[@BOOK4WORM]

Great teaching this is what I should have study thas for sharing your knowledge

[@Jezz_Mcfly]

Superb ! 🙌

[@Thoma59]

Love it Steve! Hope all is well...Isaac!

[@kafkapinstriping]

@pearse984 Great, Hope this and the other videos help you. I'll do some more soon. Try the Signwriter Series Kwills& Liners , they will truly help you. Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

The pencils I use and recommend are Staedtler omnichrome, comes in 6 colors and won't melt when it gets hot like stabilo we sell them

[@richs4319]

The master at work! Real talent

[@TmGRAV3Z]

I have got to learn this!

[@TheJonnyrock13]

amazing as usual steve! thanks a ton... im going to get some of those script brushes now... and thanks lilly!

[@stevekafka]

Jonny Rock they aren’t my Scriptliner they are liners and quills , sorry for the confusion...

[@alec5601]

what hendrix album are you listening to in the background?

[@5j1o3h6n]

cheers steve.

[@stanky6261973]

Super!!

[@ChukaCustoms]

@SteveKafka which brush set of yours would you recommend a novice into lettering and basic stripping?

[@michaelvaldez9441]

Mr. Kafka I really enjoy your videos and I've almost mastered the script you show us in this video! Just wondering if you could help us all out some more and post a video of all upper case letters? Thanks for sharing your craft with all us newbies.

[@stevekafka]

Michael Valdez just went through a couple of years of chemo and radiation, so I’m recovering from that shit , but I have plans to resume the videos , I’m very weak at this point but on the mend.

[@valdemarsouzamachado2106]

Belo Mestre! Parabéns!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Hi David I don't have any plans to visit the frozen north anytime soon, but I'll help you with any problems you may run into. As soon as the Von Dutch Bus Restoration is finished I plan on starting my intensive one day seminars again, here in Phx. Until then you can e-mail your questions. Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

YES, we ship worldwide. Steve

[@ERone43]

excellent, fun to watch, and I like how you encourage people to try, practice etc. It's nice to hear the thoughts of someone with so much experience. It disturbs me that as of now 4 people were silly enough to click "dislike" but hey, that's the internet for you.

[@p.m.4820]

There are five dislikes now, and whoever they are probably can't do what he does.

[@Redheadsmiles23]

Nah they're probably so impressed by his skill they miss the like button and hit the dislike. Don't be too upset with them, it's hard to look away :)

[@chiroxxxrt]

Lol true don't know why there are dislikes he's got some good lettering whish I can do this stuff but like they say practice makes perfect...

[@p.m.4820]

Sabrina You're way more understanding than I am.

[@Ella-tc5cw]

That was sick

[@onecrofly]

Scrolled back found info....thanx

[@retiredle8139]

what was that pencil use used to draw the lines and then paint over???? Were you using rubbing alcohol to wipe the paint off? Thanks

[@ChukaCustoms]

@SteveKafka how much of your smooth stroke do you add to some amount of paint?

[@kafkapinstriping]

@TheJonnyrock13 I have scriptliners too and they are different then the Signwriter Series that I'm demoing, make sure you get the lettering brushes Kwills & Liners. Have Fun! Steve

[@ACA137]

Wonderful video. Thank you Steve , your a great inspiration for young stripers worldwide! I just got some new Kafka stripers, they are amazing !

[@kafkapinstriping]

@Thoma59 Back atcha my friend, lots of people enjoy this aspect of the art form, and these help them to achieve pro results in a short time frame. Hope all is going your way. Regards, Steve

[@KILOnegra23]

ive been drawing for 16 years. and started charging in high school for commissions, i draw portraits very well, but one thing ive always had a tough time designing was letters. theyre way more technical and they scare me. hahaha

[@Dnrjhn7]

Eetevan Martinez do u have a youtube channel or something?

[@MagnumROCKSTAR1]

Sweet work I was wondering do u have to thing the paint the same way u would if your Pinstripin ? Or can u letter right outta the can? Also what are some good # brushes you recomend for starting. I plan on using your brand of brushes. Thanks for your time n vid

[@stevekafka]

MagnumROCKSTAR1 watch Davidographicsguy he’s a pro and has some wonderful videos on you tube featuring all of my brushes.

[@RoadJournal]

Nice!

[@kafkapinstriping]

The substrate I'm using is one of my acrylic practice boards, reusable 1000's of times

[@franziskajilg9360]

Thats very interesting. How do you remove 1shot from the board? With thinner?

[@mortenhansen3455]

Dear Steve. I have a serious problem getting chissel on my brush. Am i maybe, overloading my brush to a point where paint start to gather in the middle of the hairs making a bubble of paint in my brush. If so, is that overload the reason why my brush wont .."sizzle"? Greetings from the dane.

[@kafkapinstriping]

HI frede, I make a practice board it's on my site, do not practice on glass as it has no tooth to pull the paint out of the brush, the black substrate is called Plastisheen it resembles the finish on a car ,but mistakes are not easily repaired, I use it for finished panels that I sell, and demos on the tube. Have fun, call if you need help. Regards, Steve

[@stevekafka]

Steve Kafka the black plastisheen is now more durable and repairs can be made.

[@creativediva52]

Inspiring work - I like the part about not taking a class :).

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Just whatched one of your videos and it was on Monte the 15 year old great. Video that kid wit have his ford gt in no time he is great always love pinstripe I’m a tattoo artist of 35 years and just started taking up airbrush always wanted to learn the prob now is that I shake a little now cause of age the more I consentrate on pulling a line with a airbrush or tattoo machine I shake the more I concentrate the worse I get the onley way I can work now is with meds to stop me from shaking I would love to try this also but I’m sure I would shake to bad I’m 60 didn’t start shaking till I turned 50 I can control it with a tattoo machine I go really slow sure wish I did not shake cause would love to learn this great art every time I see a semi truck with the pinstriping on the door with the name I love it looks awesome any way that young Monte has a great career and off to a great start I can only imagine him in a couple years great video

[@stevekafka]

Jeff Leblanc I wish you were in Phoenix ,I’d have you try one of my Scrollers, they work great fast or slow , don’t give up on this stuff, I just made 73!

[@tattoobaker]

i do airbrushing and want to use your brushes to go back in a clean up the line work. witch ones should I get. I also want to learn how to stripe flames and graphics. I have a few macs but they dont work that great cause i dont know how to trim them. these videos are the best! thanks for your input, Jeff Baker

[@stevekafka]

tattoobaker very sorry for the very late response, try my # 3 scroll brush ,watch as many of my videos as you can stomach, and if you have questions try stevekafka.com, most of all have fun!

[@GreasyHairedKid]

Thanks for the palletting help. I used your scrolling brush to make my mother a birthday present and she loved it. Im getting better at getting the paint to my feal. What surfaces (paper, metal, ect) would you suggest for me to practice on? And where would you buy that black board you pinstripe on in your videos? Thank you Mr. Kafka. - Fred.

[@stevekafka]

GreasyHairedKid stevekafka.com has everything!

[@caitlincunningham255]

Hi Steve this is awesome! what is the substrate you are painting on?

[@stevekafka]

Caitlin Cunningham it is one of my practice boards that I make

[@Jeshiauno8]

Asomeee

[@lordthug2]

art

[@peacegod8868]

Please tell me there’s the uppercase video somewhere. My man is so smoooooth… Hope you’re doing well Mr. Kafka.

[@hollywhitaker7380]

We talked over the phone. You are awesome!!!!!

[@shire-lee]

where did you find his number? id like to talk to him as well

[@kafkapinstriping]

Brandon Nevarez 888-566-5843 toll free.

[@fredhoffman4293]

Hi, what website would you recomend for aquiring these brushes as i would love to get ahold of a chisel tip. What is the difference between the liner you used and the quil besides the shape and length?

[@stevekafka]

Fred Hoffman stevekafka.com, liners are a bit longer and are perfect for quick script lettering , the Kwills are beautiful square chisel tipped, watch the videos from Davidographicsguy he demos all of my brushes and he is a pro!

[@psimons43]

What's the trick to your paint mix? It seems yours is much thinner than mine, and if I loosen it up I have trouble getting consistent lines and curves due to the ends of the bristles not holding paint.

[@stevekafka]

psimons43 one of the biggest hurdles to get over is palleting, but once it comes to you you’ll have the feel forever, some of the things that have an effect are wind, temps ,both hot and cold, rain ,humidity, but that’s about all ,and you’ll learn to make adjustment and adapt to it all! The tip not flowing paint could be sizing left in the hair, get it out with hardware store lacquer thinner to make sure.

[@muneebahyunus420]

where did you get the lettering brushes from? i need some:(

[@stevekafka]

muneebah yunus these are my own Kafka brushes @stevekafka.com

[@MikeFrench0]

Hi Steve, I can't remember the kind of pencil you use for layout, I know you said not to use stabilo. Can you let me know. Thanks.

[@stevekafka]

Mike French sorry for the late reply , Staedtler omni chrome @ stevekafka.com

[@brendalynrivera614]

What are the names of these brushes you are using? Where can I buy them in the UK?

[@stevekafka]

Brendalyn Rivera all of my products are sold by AS Handover in London, and I’m proud of that fact! They are my Signwriter Series in Liners and Kwills

[@Cre8iveSignWorks]

not bad for a beginner! haha thanx steve!

[@retiredle8139]

It's my darn Vallejo Ca. education kicking in again....pinstriping....see I spelled it right!!! :-) thanks!!

[@higgy1726]

Who is your favourite blues artist? I'm about set about some gold leafing and need a good vibe!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Pinstriper U.K., the magazine people, sell some of my product line, If they don't have what you want we can ship worldwide

[@leshinedwards8060]

where can I get the brushes, paint, board, and flow liquid

[@stevekafka]

Leshin Edwards stevekafka.com has it all!

[@kafkapinstriping]

If the hair looks like it doesn't belong there then trim it at the ferrule, do NOT trim the tip. Good luck& have fun. Steve

[@franciscovertiz1145]

Is it possible to letter with a Kafka #3? I'm just starting and I'm trying on a small area

[@stevekafka]

Francisco Vertiz some Pinstriper’s letter beautiful script names with the three, I don’t because I love the liners for that.

[@BirdOfParadise777]

I just had to sub! :)

[@yoheff988]

What paint do you use?

[@stevekafka]

yoheff988 I use only 1-shot Signpainter enamel thinned with mineral spirits I also add Smooth Stroke , to everything..

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

I like the q

[@ACA137]

Do you ever come to Toronto , Canada ? Everything I have learned over the last 5years has been trial an error, and self taught. I don't have any guidance, and it would be swell to shake hands with one of the greatest alive! Your friend David .

[@stevekafka]

ACA137 Sorry David I don’t travel anymore , been sick for several years ,but starting to feel better. Have you watched all of my you tube vids , they have helped lots of people, I also make a “System” that has been very successful in fast track learning for Pinstriper’s, plus I’m always available at Stevekafka,com for q&a

[@shogrran]

So after fighting white walkers and helping john snow, Davos now does calligraphy...

[@GreasyHairedKid]

Hi, i got a 00 longliner brush from you today and theres a long peice of hair, should i trim it off?

[@stevekafka]

GreasyHairedKid sorry for the late reply , never trim any hair from anything I make ,they are ready to go after you rinse them in hardware lacquer thinner to get the sizing out

[@retiredle8139]

what are the procedures for prepping your area of paint before stripping??

[@stevekafka]

Retired LE on any vehicle use a prep solution from an auto paint supply ie. Prepsol degreaser, if you get static, as on plastic m/c fenders rubbing alcohol will get rid of it , static is not our friend, always check by running the back of your hand over the surface ,static will move the hairs

[@whasumara73]

Great work Steve. You are very talented. I'm an amateur graphite pencil artist. Since I'm retired, I would like to try lettering for the fun of it. I will check your site, but what paints do you use and is that a dry erase board that you use for practice? Thank you.-Jose

[@kafkapinstriping]

J Nieto 1-shot sign painting enamel,thins with spirits. The practice panels are acrylic ,and can be used thousands of times , just clean after each use.

[@whasumara73]

Thank you Steve for the reply. I was at the Wheaton, IL Blick Art store last week and bought the #10 Kafka script liner. I was disappointed that they didn't have your quill brushes.

[@kafkapinstriping]

J Nieto they haven't decided to sell any of my Signwriter Series brushes ,maybe someday...

[@onecrofly]

Damn!!!! You are the man!!!! What do you think,or I should ask , what would a start up be? I've invested quite the time and greenbacks in the setup of airbrushing...only paper right?lol I can draw etc etc.. Tricks and tips, yada, yada, and I'm ready In a few years to hit the coast before I get to old and not be able to move.lol to do things like your wet on wet tutorial and mix it up. Brushes you started out with will help.watch ya later. Peace

[@stevekafka]

onecrofly look at my fast track learning called the “System” it’s helped a ton of strippers get going! Sorry for the late response.

[@billhorn6840]

Do u sell the practice boards Thanks..

[@stevekafka]

Bill Horn Stevekafka.com has everything!

[@raazvaghela9459]

im artist too, now i will job in reliance co.

[@kafkapinstriping]

I use one shot lettering enamel, I add my Smooth Stroke gloss and flow enhancer and fish eye eliminator, it helps. This has been the most gratifying art form I've ever been involved in,and I hope you enjoy it asx much as I have . If I can help just e-mail or call 888 566 5843 have fun, Steve

[@5j1o3h6n]

steve,are your products available in the u.k. regards john.

[@stevekafka]

john whitehead all my products are sold by AS Handover in London ,I say very proudly...sorry for the late response

[@lisaknipp2443]

Where can I buy the brushes

[@stevekafka]

lisa henslee stevekafka.com

[@RIZVISAJAD105]

i want to buy these brushs what u call these brushs?

[@stevekafka]

Razvi Sajjad they are my Signwriter Series Kwills and liners @ stevekafka.com

[@kafkapinstriping]

My brush designs are available at all of the top suppliers in the industry, if you need help, just ask Steve

[@loustoons]

I looked online for that book, it is going for 700 dollars on amazon :(

[@namartfa]

GREAT BRUSHES!!! CAN I TAKE AN ORDER FROM HONG KONG?

[@stevekafka]

THE BRAT .BLACK stevekafka.com ,we ship worldwide!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Well besides the obvious choice of buying them from me at my site you could try Dick Blick, Eastwood, Coast Air brush, Summit Racing, McGlogan's, Earl Mich Co. Greg Dorance, Tcp Global and most any store that has it together, Good Luck and have fun! Steve

[@stevekafka]

Steve Kafka summit Racing have recently dropped my brand...

[@stevekafka]

Steve Kafka update Summitt Racing has dropped all of my products ,even the buyer was shocked!

[@Floorum]

What surface is he working on?

[@TieMaxx]

glass

[@dennisschell5543]

One of his practice boards available at his website.....NOT GLASS!

[@kafkapinstriping]

I have been recommending Atkinson's book on Sign Painting very old but very useful

[@isofly28]

Steve Kafka hey what’s up Steve. Wondering what kind of brush I should start up with. I’m new to this and I would like to learn this stuff. Thanks

[@stevekafka]

alex start with a number four liner and same in a Kwill ,then go up or down as needed

[@fayc3fk3r]

You see, it's kinda funny. That saying "those who can't do, teach", this however does not apply to this man, because he CAN DO & TEACH... I guess it's just that 1 in a million thing...