LINO TOOL U. Gouge for linocut U-shaped blade

LINO TOOL U carve freely, work comfortably

Key features:

• 3 mm U-shaped blade for broader lines and clearing backgrounds.
• Ergonomic handle made from oiled and waxed oak.
• Hand-assembled, sharpened and polished at Pomykała STUDIO.
• Ready to use, with protective packaging for storage.

LINO TOOL U is a linocut tool I designed for beginners and professional artists alike. It combines a versatile blade with an ergonomic oak handle.

The 3 mm U-shaped blade is designed for carving broader lines and clearing backgrounds and larger areas. It is also ideal for creating textures and rhythmic cutting marks that give your prints character.

My many years of experience have taught me that two well-chosen tools are enough to create linocuts: a 3 mm U-tool and a 3 mm V-tool. This idea inspired LINO TOOL — versatile tools that support everything from your first experiments to complex compositions.

I see a carving tool as an extension of the artist’s hand. Over the course of a year, I tested more than a dozen handle shapes with my students and workshop participants. I chose a form that sits comfortably in the hand and allows natural, controlled movement of the blade.

The handle is made from oak, protected with oil and wax. Carefully selected wood, natural grain patterns and variations in colour give every tool its own individual character.

Each tool is hand-assembled, sharpened and polished at Pomykała STUDIO, so it arrives ready to carve. The blister packaging also serves as a storage case, protecting the tool from damage.

Complete your toolkit with LINO TOOL V 3 mm for fine lines and delicate details. Together, they make a versatile linocut set.

For regular blade polishing, I recommend STROP TOOL the sharpening and polishing board I designed, also available from the Pomykała STUDIO shop.