Sundown Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Hi everyone, When I first heard about using a silver pencil to create paint chips and highlight cockpit detail, etc. I thought it was a great idea. While my own attempts at this technique were to my mind satisfactory, I still felt it could be better. It was only when I read an article by Brett Green, where he referred to a 'Verithin' pencil that I thought I might have found what I was looking for. The pencil in question was a Silver Prismacolor Vertithin by Sanford. It seems the problem with most pencils is that they are thick, with a soft pigment that leaves a bold color but unfortunately dulls quickly and must be resharpened regularly. Prismacolor Verithin pencils are smaller with harder pigment. The pencils tip can be sharpened to a very fine point, and the harder pigment makes these pencils more useful for really fine detail work without the need to be continuously resharpened. Unfortunately, they are difficult to find in the UK and very expensive to import from the states. luckily enough, I was able to pick up a few in Canada and I am now the proud owner of 84 Verithin silver pencils!! I'm not quite sure why I bought so many, as I'm sure one pencil should last quite a while. Anyway, this isn't meant to be a sales pitch but I was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying these great pencils? I was thinking about selling them in small quantities for a couple of pounds but please let me know what you think. If the interest is there I will put them in the SELL section of this site, otherwise I will stick the bulk of them on fleaBay. Regards, Sean Edited January 23, 2011 by Sundown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'm always up for trying a new technique and you can never have too many tools! So ifvthe price us fair I'll have a couple Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'd certainly be interested in a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'd take a couple of your hands assuming you're not trying to get £100 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'd certainly be interested too - can you post details about quantities, prices and postage? If you're thinking about ebaying then I guess you have a paypal account too? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnerboy Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i'd be interested in a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundown Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) I'd take a couple of your hands assuming you're not trying to get £100 each Only for the Hasegawa 'limited edition' ones! Seriously though, I'm not looking to make any money but instead give others the opportunity to try them, they really are the best silver pencils I have found. Anyway, I would much prefer that the pencils went to nice modelling homes rather than ending up on eBay! Everyone who has replied seems to want a couple so I thought £2 for 2 pencils delivered anywhere in the UK. That covers the cost of the pencils, an envelope and postage. In my local art shop a 'standard' silver pencil costs £1.35 so hopefully that won't seem too expensive. If anyone is interested please send me a PM with your delivery address, I can accept PayPal payments (preferred) or cash. If you wish to buy a different quantity send me a PM and I'll see what I can do. I only have a limited number so first come, first served and when they're gone, they're gone! Cheers, Sean Edited January 20, 2011 by Sundown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 price is ok for me. Let us know how to pay and away we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 If there's any left, I wouldn't mind a couple too please! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 PM sent re a pair of pencils please Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'd like a couple if they are still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsol Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 two for me please, if any left, pm already sent ( i THINK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I'll take a few off you, PM sent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi Sean, if there are any left, could i 'bag' two please? P.M. inbound. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundown Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) The interest in these pencils has been fantastic, you guys have managed to use up my storage allowance! I have sold 2/3 of what I have, so if you want some you'll have to be quick. For those who have ordered so far, I have a lot of envelopes to stuff! I'm planning to get them posted out on Tuesday so those in the UK should receive them by the end of the week. Sean. Edited January 23, 2011 by Sundown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundown Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 The pencils are on their way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Received mine about 10 minutes ago! Many thanks for sending them so quickly Sean! Need to let the mattcote dry on the latest build, & then I can try them out! Cheers Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Sean, just had the postie drop mine off, many thanks. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi Sean, mine have arrived thanks very much Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hi Sean, I was wondering whether there are still some of the pencils available from you? I've just searched for sources of Prismacolor silver pencils on the web and came up with 0, but then discovered this thread... Cheers Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Did you try this? Prismacolor Verithin Silver Pencil 12 Pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyboy Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Sean,I was wondering whether there are still some of the pencils available from you? I've just searched for sources of Prismacolor silver pencils on the web and came up with 0, but then discovered this thread... Cheers Jeffrey I have a few left. £1 per pencil plus postage - does that sound reasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadahead Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I have a few left. £1 per pencil plus postage - does that sound reasonable? If there are any left I would like a couple. If you could let me have a couple send PM with payment details. I tried sending a PM but your Inbox is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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