[Jroettger]

I found your article really inspiring. It's so cool they use the most simple tools.
I do my engraving now at my store with the compressor and Lindsay classic. But now I am going to set up a manual work bench at home for practicing my bulino technique at home in the evening with just a push graver as I learned originally. I googled Italian gun engravers and was really inspired by the shallow cut, super fine line approach along with some of the flippant art work themes they dare. A totally graphic approach, not so sculpted looking as American engravers. I didn't realize that there was an American style of engraving till I studied the Italians a bit.
Thanks for sharing such a great article.

James Roettger