Drypoints are the most direct form of intaglio wherein the image is simply scratched into a surface creating both a depression and a burr that forms above the surface. When inked, wiped, and run through a press, any remaining ink captured by that burr and scratch is transferred the paper and printed. The result is a distinctive fuzzy line. When combined with a selectively wiped plate tone, the drypoint yields a beautiful print complete with a plate impression unique to the intaglio printing process.