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7sOddities
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Posted 09/16/2022   8:42 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add 7sOddities to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
I have two stamps and the different grills and colors have me totally lost. And to put graphite on the stamp? Man I'm good at destroying things, so I'm nervous of doing that. Need help
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I am not seeing any grills. Do you?
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No grills.
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Scott 63 (1c) and Scott 65 (3c), no grills, poor condition. Cheers!
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And to put graphite on the stamp?


Please don't, there are better methods to see grills better that don't smear graphite over the back of a stamp. Try using search for the subject., Lots of posts on seeing grills.
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Please don't, there are better methods to see grills better that don't smear graphite over the back of a stamp.


In addition, properly using graphite requires skill and a very light touch.
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7sOddities, here is a link to the subject of grills. Enjoy!
https://stampsmarter.org/learning/I...8Grills.html


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