Speedball · Soft printmaking brayers
Deluxe soft rubber brayer, 3 inches
Compatibility and working details
- Working width
- 3 in
- Rubber
- Gum rubber
- Hardness
- 40/42 durometer
When to choose it
Choose the three-inch face when the four-inch model is wider than the print or awkward to load on a small plate. It suits a compact stamp or a narrow panel. If most of your work stretches well beyond three inches, a wider roller reduces the number of passes across the design.
The 40/42 gum rubber roller has the same stated hardness range as the four-inch Deluxe soft model. Compare the widths before comparing the rubber. The three-inch choice changes your reach across the design and how much flat space you need to load ink.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Soft brayer
- Work task
- Ink
- Model
- 4173
- Working width
- 3 in
- Rubber
- Gum rubber
- Hardness
- 40/42 durometer
- Frame
- Steel
- Amazon.com reference
- B000BYVMF2
Fit and buying advice
Choose for a narrow design and small rollout lane. Compare width to the inked part of the block.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Will moving from four inches to three make the rubber softer?
The stated hardness range is the same for the Deluxe soft pair. The main change here is one inch of working width.
How does the narrower face affect a larger print?
It needs more passes to cover the same area. Overlap the passes and check a proof for bands before starting an edition.
Can I use it on a rectangular stamp?
Yes. Compare the width with the short axis and choose a rolling direction that covers the design without unnecessary seams.
