This video shows a sofer writing a sefer Torah. This sofer has a good hand, writes at a nice pace, and can ask a decent price. But one can also tell how the sefer Torah industry has commercialised the process, allowing for better productivity.
Note the following:
1) The sofer is writing on a light table, which means he does not have to worry about planning the spacing and can just trace over the letters. This saves a lot of time. This also minimises mistakes and saves time of repairs.
2) The quill is a plastic kulmos with a repository, which means you need to dip it into the ink every few lines instead of every few letters. Also you do not need to sharpen it and make new quills. Both of these save time.
3) The klaf today is more refined and smooth, easier to write on. Not uneven and rough like the old days. I'm sure lots of "mei klaf" is added. This enhances writing speed and quality of writing.
4) Double sirtut. Again this enhances quality and neatness.
5) The tagin / …
Have you considered using the Vaad's checking system? It may be more affordable (the software can be a big layout upfront) and also helps to support the work of the Vaad. R' Shmiel Traube (on this forum - Bais HaStam) can provide you with a lot of practical info on using it, registering, etc.
ReplyDeleteI would love info on that too. As I am not a professional sofer, the investment for the software is cost-prohibitive.
ReplyDeletemost people who buy the program buy Tor's program called Tikkun Sofrim
ReplyDeletehow do i get this program?
ReplyDeleteI will be back in my office after shabbos, I will post their number then
ReplyDeleteThere is a program called Keshet Hasofer and is produced by a sofer in Betar Ilit.
ReplyDeleteIt is reasonably priced and is designed for "as you go checking". They are very responsive to questions.
It's not designed for checking an entire Sefer Torah at once but rather to catch any errors before you get too far along.
Their website is keshethasofer.com
(R' Eli - I apologize if the posting of websites is not permitted)
for the tikkun sofrim program i use - tel no 97239798090
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