To shape something, to create a series of radii, and half-rounds, and edges, and tapers, and dimensions that transition from six zip-codes through four time zones and at least as many arrondissements, you need a sense.
It’s about knowing what came before. It’s about studying, and then borrowing. It’s about adding yourself to a mix that’s already full. More than anything it’s about repetition, routine, and relentlessness. And some Grobet 6″ 00 barrette files according to my opinion. The newer the better.
All This By Hand
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