I no longer use pencils, instead, I strike lengths with an awl from tape story pole and from reference edge with homemade gauges, I strike cheeks and gains. After striking, I check and then ink, freehand inside the scratch, with split quill ruling pens. The result is clear and completely specific. I detail with chalk, crayon and sharpies.
Interesting. Tape story pole? Is this a length of tape that you can write on without typical graduation?
Like to see a picture of that too, and your homemade gauges please.
Forget that this thread is labeled "Pencils". I wish I could change it to lay-out tools. Although I am still using pencils....
