Excellent for holding steel business card or envelope plates. After an impression has been die stamped in metallic ink, Burnishing Tinsel may be used, on the second pass to enhance the detail in the die's bottom. Burnishing the impression gives good detail and prevents tarnishing of some inks. The fine brass bristles will not scratch copper plates, but are stiff enough to remove dried ink. Stiff high carbon steel blade has been hardened and polished.
Solid rosewood handle is far superior to hollow plastic handles that retain water and drip.
One solid piece of molded nylon for extra durability. Will not scratch ink rollers. Easy to clean. Also forces ink to the bottom of the etched cavity. If the etched lines are extremely deep, two or three layers may be used.