Layout Line Or Maybe A Long Scratch

Hi, here is a 504 with a layout line or long scratch.

See the arrow(s) which point to the Area of Interest (AI).

The AI goes thru the "C" of Cent, continues upwards and can be seen in the "S" of U.S., and continues upwards thru the top margin.

Did not indicate the AI, but line goes thru the white oval in two locations. Expect line should go thru the top left oak leaves, but the precancel covers that location. Goes thru George's nose in two locations.

AI in "C" of Cent, is heavier than the AI in top margin orientation. I would think a layout line would be the same strength thru out the design. So I'm leaning towards a scratch.

Stampmaster

Hi Stampmaster,

This has been discussed as a Doctor (or Ductor) Blade issue. Use the search function (Ductor Blade) to see some examples.

https://goscf.com/t/51424#51424

Hi Partime

I look at hppt://goscf.com/t/51421#51424 (hope I got that right), and its interesting, but not relative to my posting as my example is on a U.S.A. Stamp Scott #504. While it did describe what is showing on my stamp.

I searched "Ductor Blade" and the search returned this posting? Do not under how this helps?

I did enjoy the wording on the http thing and did explain clearly.

Thanks

Stampmaster

Hi Partime

I googled "ductor blade", and read what was there.

My question to you, would be, my stamp is flat plate printed, would the ductor blade be used to remove excess printing ink on a flat press printed stamp?

Stampmaster

Sorry Stampmaster, I only know what was written in the link provided in my response. One of the pictures in that link looks exactly what you are showing. Perhaps others will chime in with better explanations.

Here is a link to a doctor blade issue on a US stamp

https://goscf.com/t/32967#32967

Hi Partime, again my stamp is flat plate printed, you reference to https://goscf.com/t/32967#32967 was in relation to rotary press printed stamps only.

But hey thanks anyway.

Stampmaster