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All Forums Category: World Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: Canadian Stamps and Covers

What Terminology To Use ?

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Posted 09/30/2019 8:08 pm

Hi guys.
What is the true terminalogy for describing ink burrs at places highlighted in red on this Canadian # 135 stamp?

tks Pollux

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Posted 09/30/2019 8:26 pm

I'm not sure of the proper term for it, but I believe it's caused by over inking, or possible poor viscosity in the ink, then the extra ink is pulled outside of the desired image area.
I could also be wrong about that so I'll let the real experts chime in.

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Edited by jamesw - 09/30/2019 8:26 pm

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Posted 09/30/2019 8:37 pm

Smears

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Posted 09/30/2019 8:49 pm

Pollux..The right terminology is called "INK PULL"..
They are likely the result of ink that is a little too thin, or fluid, and when the paper is pulled from the plate.

Quite common on some Admiral stamps.

Robert

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Edited by wert - 09/30/2019 8:54 pm

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Posted 09/30/2019 8:59 pm

thanks wert, does it affect the quality, the value of the stamp ?

Paul.

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Posted 09/30/2019 9:04 pm

May or may not...All depends if it is desirable to some collectors.

Robert

BTW Paul..Welcome to the forum my friend.

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Edited by wert - 09/30/2019 9:07 pm

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Posted 09/30/2019 9:54 pm

See? Told you an expert would know!

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Posted 10/04/2019 09:17 am

At re-entries.com there is an excellent description of this type of oddity.

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Posted 10/04/2019 10:33 am

thank you guys, it's a pleasure to read all the topics and learn new stuff every day.

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