Speedball · Soft printmaking brayers
Deluxe soft rubber brayer, 4 inches
Compatibility and working details
- Working width
- 4 in
- Rubber
- Natural latex gum
- Hardness
- 40/42 durometer
When to choose it
The 40/42 durometer rating describes how firm the rubber is. Choose this softer roller when you want some give as you spread ink over a lino, soft block or woodcut. The four-inch face is wide enough for a small motif and can cover a larger design in overlapping strips.
The deluxe build pairs the rubber with a steel frame. If your workspace calls for an interchangeable roller you can pull out of its handle, compare the Pop-In range. If you need a firmer feel at the same width, the hard Deluxe brayer is the closest comparison.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Soft brayer
- Work task
- Ink
- Model
- 4126
- Working width
- 4 in
- Rubber
- Natural latex gum
- Hardness
- 40/42 durometer
- Frame
- Steel
- Amazon.com reference
- B003IFY622
Fit and buying advice
Match the roller width to the image area and your inking plate. Choose a wider face if you want fewer passes across a larger print.
Related choice Deluxe hard rubber brayer, 4 inches ↗
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Will a wider brayer always make this job easier?
A wider face covers more of the block at once but needs more room to load with ink. Check the usable width of your plate.
What does the 40/42 number measure?
It describes the hardness of the roller rubber. This model sits on the softer side of the range compared with Speedball's hard Deluxe roller.
Can I use oil-based relief ink with it?
Speedball lists both water-soluble and oil-based inks for this roller. Follow the ink maker's cleanup directions.
