Slice the cucumbers very thinly and place them in a large bowl. I like to use a mandoline to keep the slices even and to make the process very fast, but you can just use a knife if you prefer.
In a separate small bowl or in a jar, whisk or shake together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs. I use a mason jar for this step because it's easy to shake the mixture vigorously so that the sugar and salt completely dissolve. Pour over cucumbers. Cover; chill at least one hour or overnight.
Drain cucumbers or serve with a slotted spoon.
