Trying to learn by copying plates in the Bargue Book - what charcoal to use?

I’m copying plates for practice but using a #2 pencil. What charcoal should I be using?

u/Sagebrush_Sky — 14 days ago
▲ 35 r/osr

Frontier Scum looks AMAZING, BUT. . .

An auto hit mechanic where attacks always hit undermines the old west vibe for me. In the mythos of the old west there are people that are amazing with a gun, or make shots against high odds, or fail shots. . .the idea of attacks always hit ruins this? Thoughts on alternatives or hacks?

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u/Sagebrush_Sky — 18 days ago

Best way to find similar age (50s) players for a small ongoing Zoom Shadowdark campaign

I do environmental litigation on behalf of public interest groups by day and want to escape. I want to meet folks of similar age and run a small (3-ish players) campaign via Zoom that I GM. I was part of a group but the players are so flaky at responding the old GM gave up and left the group. I tried to rally them and after their initial response of yes they want to play they are doing the same thing of not responding or vague responding which doesn't facilitate gaming. What's the best forum to find a few folks that are reliable for a weeknight or weekend daytime slot for a recurring campaign?

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u/Sagebrush_Sky — 24 days ago
▲ 7 r/schott

Schott Perfecto Question

I have a black Schott Perfecto - I can't remember which one. I grew up in the 80s so I associate Schott and the motorcycle jacket cut with 80s punk and metal. I don't own nor do I want to have a motorcycle. A kid I know inherited a Schott Perfect but won't wear it because he doesn't ride a motorcycle. Does the Perfecto read as a "I have a motorcycle jacket?" I don't want to come off like I'm fronting. I just wear it with jeans and sneakers like Vans slip ons. If it does I may use this to justify getting a P620H.

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u/Sagebrush_Sky — 26 days ago
▲ 3 r/Leica

Best Place to Sell Leicas these days?

I am looking to sell one of my M film bodies and a Q2 that is lightly used - I have one workhorse M camera (my M-A), and I don't use the 28mm Q2 that much. What is the best place to sell Leicas these days? I have had hassles on Ebay selling minor items with people trying to run the buy and cancel scam (I'm not really sure how it works and I haven't lost money but it seems common for buyers to buy and cancel as some kind of hustle). I have a solid E-bay reputation but I am willing to try other platforms. Thoughts? Thanks!

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u/Sagebrush_Sky — 1 month ago
▲ 30 r/Leica

Could this be an M2-S?

I’ve been shooting my humble M2 for a bit and I realized it has the rapid loading spool. It is currently loaded otherwise I would take off the base plate and demonstrate. I thought its serial no. fell outside M2-S range? Anyway it’s a great little user.

u/Sagebrush_Sky — 2 months ago

After reviewing many pictures online the Voigtlander 35mm f2.0 APO Lanthar appears to have better "pop" and contrast than both the Nikon 35mm f1.8 s and my Leica 35mm f2.0 Summicron ASPH. Thoughts from other Z users?

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u/Sagebrush_Sky — 2 months ago