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Any idea how I can create this effect in Illustrator or what it would be called?
I know the effect was created in Illustrator and have researched all types of cross hatching but have yet to come up with anything remotely close. 
I know the effect was created in Illustrator and have researched all types of cross hatching but have yet to come up with anything remotely close. 
A very quick and inaccurate rendition using the Widthscribe plug-in from Astute Graphics:

Peter
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