Reed Pen
I noticed the question was asked previously but not answered:
Does anyone know where to find a reed kulmus in Yerushalayim or how to make one?
How about the Bais of Uleovdo?
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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 / …
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 / …
One does not buy a ready made redd kulmus. Those who write with a reed, buy sections of bamboo, cut them apart, and make the kulmus.Although the bamboo used for schach will work, it wears out quickly. There is a much better type of bamboo that is imported from Japan. You can find it near Machaneh Yehudah, in a store called "HaKulmous". (Sorry, I don't have the address). The proprietor's name is Chaim Ivgy.I know he teaches how to cut it, but do not know if he charges for this. A reed kulmus is great for Ktav Sefaradi, but does a poor job on Ashkenazi writing. B'hatzlachah!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of bamboo, and was wondering if it qualifies as a reed. Maybe the reeds chazal meant were ones which grow on the water and are moved by it - hence the use of the reed. It seems ot me that most if not all bamboo is grown not near water basins.
DeleteIf you speak Hebrew, you can contact Rav Giat and he can sell you some. Give me your email and I can give you his phone number. He only speaks Hebrew
ReplyDeletePlease email contact info to magnopy2012 at g mail dot come
DeleteContact: אומנות הסת״ם
ReplyDeleteTel: 052-2205580
They have hard reed kulmosim ready to go in all sizes.