Best Art Book Review on Pen Ink With Wash
This post is timed with Inktober. The first part is a review of waterproof pens and inks suitable for sketching and using watercolor over, including a few affordable fountain pens. I do a lot of ink wash painting/sketching with non-waterproof fountain pen inks. I've been asked a few times almost this, in the 2d role I'll give some examples and share tips on that process. I dear fountain pen ink, and find information technology to be a versatile and portable medium. All 1 really needs is a fountain pen and a waterbrush for a portable ink and wash sketch kit.
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At that place are a lot of links in this post to diverse sites and sources. I am not associated with any of them, nor did I receive products in exchange for a review. There are many retailers out there, store around. Places I like to shop for ink and pen purchases:
- Goulet Pens
- Vanness 1938
- Goldspot
- JetPens
- Amazon
As may be suspected, or maybe expected- this is a long mail service, lots of pics. If you are into fountain pen ink, the blog site mentioned at the stop is the best part! Tons of info out at that place nigh pens for sketchers, these are the supplies that I accept used. Most of these options I consider to be affordable, and they are sold at many different local and online retailers.
The first three brands are in a category-disposable pens good for sketching that employ waterproof and archival ink. All of them are sold singly or in sets with dissimilar size and tip options.
Copic Multiliner. The SP Series is refillable. And then smoothen. They likewise come with a couple of dissimilar brush tip options. And in sets with Copic Markers- similar this Starting time Sketching Drawing Set or these Putter Packs, and various other package options.
Faber-Castell Pitt Creative person Pens– these are Bharat Ink and bachelor in many colors, tip variation, singly, and in sets. The brush sets come in 12, 24, 48, sixty, and 90- store around for a proficient price, because there could be a little sticker shock. Places like Dick Blick sell them open up stock (individually). My local fine art store sells multi tip sets.EDIT: Subsequently this posted a few people reported that they have had bug with these pens bleeding after the ink dries and moisture media is applied- please run into the comments section for what they had to say.
Sakura Pigma Micron/Brush/Graphic, Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pen FB. These come in the largest variety of tip sizes and shapes, but fewer colors. My local fine art store sells these in sets and open stock.
Out of all of them, my least favorite is the Sakura Pigma- gasp! This is a favorite for a lot of people. In my experience they dry out out mode faster than Copic or Pitt Pens and the tips aren't as smooth and dainty. I similar the Copic Multiliner all-time. All brands come in multiple colors, merely the Pitt Pens come in the largest colour diversity. I prefer the Copic Sepia color over the Pitt Pen Sepia color, which is a darker brown.
An example of line variation betwixt the pens/brands. I had an 08 Pigma Micron, but it dried upward and I thew it out, so no line instance for that size.
Below are different types of refillable brush tip and fountain pens. There are so many options out there, peculiarly when it comes to fountain pens. These are a few that are elementary and affordable. I did a few line/writing samples. I beloved pens, but my handwriting is cypher to write abode nearly, so goose egg fancy.
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22, Platinum Carbon Desk-bound Fountain Pen , Pilot Desk Pen, Platinum Carbon Ink Cartridges
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen– permanent paint ink. Great pen. Retails for around $20, merely I institute it on Amazon for $11. Practiced for line variation and filling in.
Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen No. 22– water-resistant and lightfast. A replacement fill is sold. I like this pen a lot, the ink is very black, not completely waterproof, but close. Effectually $vii. Skillful for line variation and filling in.
Platinum Carbon Desk Fountain Pen and Platinum Carbon Inks– an inexpensive favorite of a lot of sketchers. I love this pen. Writes the first time every time. Around $10. Makes a fine line. I accept a package of cartridges that I use with this pen, the ink is waterproof. In that location is a little metal ball in the end of the cartridge, so I'm not sure about refilling the cartridge, haven't tried information technology withal.
Pilot Desk Pen– very similar to the Platinum listed above- around $10. Makes a fine line. I go along and refill the ink cartridge (info on that below). I've had a skillful experience with all other Pilot fountain pens, they are reliable. But between the 2 types shown here, the Platinum has worked better for me.
I'm mentioning theCrewman Fude De Mannenbecause information technology is popular with sketchers, but I take never used one. Merely over $x. Line variation possible.
Line examples of the above pens. Zig black is a noticeably deeper black than the Pentel.
A few other inexpensive fountain pens:
Lamy Safari, Lamy Al-star, Platinum Preppy, Nooder'southward Ahab, Noodler's Brush Pen
Lamy Safari or AL-star Fountain Pens- Safari usually get for just over $20, and sometimes an Al-star also, depending on the color. Safari is a plastic torso, Al-star is aluminum, nibs and the rest are the same on both pens. They range from effectually $20-$40 depending on where you shop, and they come in a lot of colors. Special color editions come out every year. Cartridge converter sold separately, it comes with one not waterproof ink cartridge. They are reliable and the nibs are super piece of cake to alter out, here's a link on how to practice that. Liz Steel uses a Lamy Joy for sketching, I believe with a 1.1mm stub pecker. Here'due south a link to her page and what all she sketches with. When researching for this post I came across the "The Liz Steel Package Fix" from Goulet Pens for $41. Lamy Joy comes with a chisel point (aka stub) nib, and is a little bit of a longer and tapered pen body than the other two. They use the same converter and ink cartridges. The Safari or Al-star models can also be outfitted with a stub nib, or the Joy tin fit non stub options.
Platinum Preppy fountain pen- this pen runs virtually $iv. Sold singly or in a set of seven for around $25 with unlike non-waterproof ink colors. The cap color is the ink color. These can exist converted to an center dropper pen with an O ring and silicone grease. What this means is filling the body of the pen with ink without using a cartridge or converter. The ink capacity is huge. Hither is a link to a 5:12 minute video on converting a Preppy to an center dropper pen.
Line variation examples:
Equally a general rule, an F (fine) neb on a Japanese pen will write a noticeably finer line compared with a German F nib.
There are many other brands from cheap to college priced pens out there that tin also be converted into an eye dropper pen with using a little silicone grease. I of which are the affordable Noodler's pens, their Ahab– around $23 and Nib Creaper– effectually $16. I switched the flex nib out for a overnice Goulet Pens #6 one.5mm stub bill. That bill size is suitable for writing, but not very suitable for sketching. I actually like the Goulet Nib, they come in a range of sizes. I use the converter the pen came with. Information technology has a huge ink capacity if converted to an eye dropper. Noodler'southward pens come up in a few dissimilar models, including a brush tip, pictured to a higher place. To my knowledge, this is not eye dropper convertible. I've had some trouble getting the brush tip pen clean. This brand of pen is good for people who like to tinker around, they are made to be taken apart and adjusted- here is a 12:26 minute video on adjusting the nib and feed. Here is an eleven:27 infinitesimal video on how to fill an Ahab model, and how to catechumen it into an center dropper pen. E'er a good idea to clean and flush a new pen before use.
A few waterproof fountain pen and/or dip pen inks:
FYI- I dilute the bottom part of all my ink swatches with h2o before the ink dries. Parker Quink Permanent Black or Blue-Black fountain pen inks- I dearest Quink Black, but I've used information technology for painting more than writing or sketching with it. Platinum Carbon Inks– I similar these the all-time for sketching and use the Black and Sepia. Charlie as well uses the Sepia in his sketches.
De Atramentis Document fountain pen inks- permanent, waterproof and comes in a wide variety of colors, some are very bright. I had this ink in the Airplane pilot Desk Pen, but had to moisture the bill every fourth dimension to go information technology to period. I've had this happen with the Platinum Sepia ink in that pen as well. Might piece of work differently in a different pen.
It's not a keen idea to permit paint inks sit in a fountain pen for an extended catamenia of fourth dimension. They tin dry out and information technology can lead to clogging, the pen volition need to be thoroughly cleaned. The Platinum Carbon pen has always worked, and I've never cleaned it. It'due south been my experience that any ink in a Lamy or Noodler's pen will dry out and evaporate fast. There ane week, gone a few weeks later. Some pens are like that more than others.
Another choice for using fountain pen ink and other inks is a dip pen and neb.
Deleter Comic Pen Nib Holder and Comic Pen Nib – Spoon Model
Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder – Model 40 and Comic Pen Bill – Thou Model
Don't let the word "Comic" deter y'all. Zippo funny about these and they work great for serious sketching. A lot of comic illustrators employ them.
I as well like this Brause 361 Steno Blue Pumpkin Calligraphy Pen Pecker – Fine Indicate
There are lots of dissimilar holders, and nibs out there to try. Both of these holders will agree but almost any nib. Inserting nibs and removing them is easy.
It's a good thought to scrub new dip pen nibs off with a toothbrush and mild soapy water prior to use to remove the factory residual.
For the curios, those other things in the height left picture are a ruling pen and a pot of FineTec gold watercolor, see this post for that info.
FW Pearlescent Acrylic Ink
Dip pens can exist used with Higgins Black Magic drawing ink, it's waterproof and fade resistant. Dr. Ph. Martin'southward Mumbai Republic of india Ink is waterproof, lightfast, archival and comes in a lot of colors. FW Acrylic, Liquitex Ink! acrylic inks, or any other cartoon blazon of inks are also good with dip pens. Rinse/wipe nibs off often for adept menstruum and rinse off and dry out immediately after apply. Exercise not put these inks in a fountain pen. Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay says it can exist used in a fountain pen, but I would simply endeavor information technology in a cheapy. Virtually of these also say they tin be used with a technical pen– double bank check this though.
I'one thousand non going into a consummate expiation of the ins and outs of fountain pens (FP), the post would be even larger, and there is info out at that place from FP experts. I've added in some helpful links. If you take questions ask in the comments- I'm happy to reply them, or do your ain research- at that place is a lot of information out there.
A few primal points. A must for venturing into fountain pens and ink – a blunt tipped syringe. This is handy to refill or transfer ink into a pen, converter or cartridge, and to suck ink upwards from a depression supply in a bottle or ink sample vial, or measure for mixing inks. Hither is a link to a 12:07 video well-nigh it'southward usefulness. If you don't want to buy a cartridge converter for the FP- salve the ink cartridge that it came with after the ink is used up and refill information technology using bottled ink and a syringe. Or suck the cartridge ink out if you don't similar information technology, clean it, and refill it with what you like. I've never had a FP come with a waterproof ink cartridge other than the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen mentioned to a higher place. The majority of FP ink is not waterproof. Here is a link to the waterproof inks that Goulet Pens sells. In improver to what I mentioned above, Noodler's brand ink has a few, you'll run into those included in the Goulet link.
Richard Binder's site has a ton of info on fountain pens. Many thank you to Teri Casper for passing this along. This link is to his section most nibs, but at that place is tons of other info. Goulet Pens has a lot of helpful videos.
Now we come to the artistic awarding function.
I love watercolor. Anyone that follows this weblog is going – pfft, yeah, no kidding! Just what I love nigh as much, is ink. I often utilise ink like watercolor, more often than not fountain pen inks, simply also sumi, Daniel Smith walnut or anything considered ink. A little fountain pen ink goes a long way! A give-and-take of circumspection about using ink and brush wash- I don't apply my regular "nice" watercolor brushes. I feel the ink travels up the beard and ferrule a lot and can be difficult to rinse it all out. I have inexpensive brushes, which I utilise for ink painting. Or a waterbrush, but sometimes those are too wet.
Here are a few examples that are all fountain pen ink, they show the versatility and vibrancy of the medium. The journals are Stillman & Birn Alpha & Epsilon Series, some of the inks used were Parker Quink Black and Daimine Gilt Sands. The modest rectangles are Fabriano Artistico 140lb cold press watercolor newspaper with Noodler'southward American Aristocracy on the left, J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre on the right.
Fountain pen ink does foreign and interesting things when diluted with water and/or applying household bleach. One of my favorite things to practise is to put ink on a paper towel, apply a few drops or a spritz of water, and see what separates out. If it is interesting, I know it will be fantabulous for painting with because all those subtle, or not and so subtle, colors volition come out in the launder. The case below is Noodler'due south American Aristocracy. Look up pictures of ink chromatography if you take an interest in this.
With these cherries, I scribbled and drew with the TWSBI Diamond 580 F pecker fountain pen, and then used a wet brush over that. This also allowed me to employ what ink transferred into the brush to pigment other cherries without drawing with the pen again. The black and gold are sumi ink, and the cherries were washed with Sailor Jentle Oku-Yama in a Hobonichi Techo Planner.
When doing ink wash/painting with non-waterproof fountain pen ink, I often dip the tip of the brush into the nib feed or breather pigsty in the top nib to go a niggling extra ink to exercise the wash with. The nib could be slow to offset later doing this. If I need more ink, I will take the converter out and dip my castor into that and replace information technology into the pen when I am done. I too use the canteen or sample container to dip into with a brush, or I give a gentle shake and use the liquid that'due south in the lid. When doing these things, I brand sure that the brush is clean and not contaminating the ink with other ink or media, or a bunch of water. FP ink is very concentrated, so it doesn't have much. I also dilute it with water to varying degrees in a mixing palette. Rules are limiting beliefs- be costless, be unruly, express yourself fully. There is no correct or incorrect way- experiment!
At that place are 2 places I've been getting fountain pen ink sample vials from- Vanness 1938– very generous samples, and Goulet Pens. They range from $1.thirty to $2.lxx per vial, depending on the ink and the retailer. Both sell different brands from each other, and a wide multifariousness of inks in individual and packaged samples. They are besides family owned small businesses, another reason I like to store with them. There are probably other retailers that sell samples. Other ink ideas I'g throwing out at that place- recently I've been excited most Callifolio, Robert Oster and KWZ inks. To engagement, my favorite writing colour is Airplane pilot Iroshizuku Ina-ho, information technology looks dandy in a Leuchtturm 1917 journal and annihilation else it's been used it in/on.
The best office that I mentioned in the get-go.
A principal at the ink wash art form is Nick Stewart, his blog is Quink and Bleach. Offset painting below is one of his original pieces that I'm lucky to accept- I'm pretty sure he only used 2 inks on this, look at all the variation. The unusual sky colour is Noodler'south Rome is Burning. On the other piece of his I believe but 1 ink was used. He has some amazing ink art, and ink swatch experimentation on his blog. I actually appreciate his weblog, I've found it to be a special and unique offering. I didn't include a lot of ink swatches because if you lot desire to see a plethora of fantastic inks swatches, Nick'south web log is the place!
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