Essdee · Soft printmaking brayers
Soft rubber brayer, 50 mm
Compatibility and working details
- Working width
- 50 mm
- Roller
- EPDM rubber
- Hardness
- 40 Shore
When to choose it
Choose the 50 mm working face, just under two inches, for loading ink onto a small stamp or a narrow relief motif. It needs less width in the tray than a four-inch roller. For a broad block it also leaves more passes to overlap, so measure the design before choosing the narrower tool.
Essdee uses 40 Shore EPDM rubber on this model and describes it as more compliant than its hard rollers. The handle doubles as a stand, which is useful when you need to set the inked tool down between proofs without putting the roller face directly on the bench.
Specifications
- Brand
- Essdee
- Construction
- Soft brayer
- Work task
- Ink
- Model
- R1S
- Working width
- 50 mm
- Roller
- EPDM rubber
- Hardness
- 40 Shore
- Handle
- Includes stand function
- Amazon.com reference
- B00NP3HMSM
Fit and buying advice
Choose for narrow motifs and a compact inking area. Compare with the wider soft Speedball when most of the block prints.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
How do I decide between this and a four-inch soft roller?
Measure the print area and the tray. The 50 mm face suits a small motif. Four inches reduces the passes on a broader design.
Can I pause without resting the inked face on the table?
The handle doubles as a stand. Set it on a level surface with the roller clear of the bench.
What does 50 mm measure?
It is the working roller width. The handle and frame extend beyond the part that lays down ink.
