Pens????

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: Pens????

Anyone know what kind of pens would be PERFECT for outlining, and that are not expensive or over-priced??

I'm currently using a fine-tipped black Sharpie. It does the job, but it kinda, um, runs a little, and looks un-professional.

I want to use pens that give my art a professional touch, but I'm not willing to go and spend over $100 on such.

Any help, anyone? Confused

Dark_Angel_Of_Light · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject:

Pigment pens.(India ink) should work work pretty well. Most pens should go at least under 5 dollars. Unless you get a pack of 'em, then it might range over 10-12 dollars. Razz

And you can usually get then at art stores. I could never find them at Target or Walmart...

Stratadrake · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject:

Micron pens are great for lining. They come in widths ranging from 0.1mm to 0.5mm (and brush pens).

They also average $2.70 per pen. But as they're strictly for lining, they last awhile.
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Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:42 am Post subject:

Wow. Thanks. Very Happy

I'm guessing that if you use the pens for just outlining, and not coloring, they should last longer. Gotcha. Wink

scanbomb · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:56 am Post subject:

a sharpie pen should work.... it always does the job... for me...
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Stratadrake · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:33 am Post subject:

If you're going to use pens for [i]coloring[/i], you're going to need "markers".

Art markers are a different beast than your average Sharpie, they're available in a wide range of brands and so on.
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scanbomb · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject:

I am talking about outlining....
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I use a fineliner for my linearts... Don´t know how large the tip is, maybe 0,5 mm...

scanbomb · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:49 pm Post subject:

that is not that big....
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Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

Wow. Maybe I will consider buying some of those. Smile

scanbomb · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject:

are u considering a sharpie pen? they are easy and amazing to use...
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Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject:

[quote="scanbomb"]are u considering a sharpie pen? they are easy and amazing to use...[/quote]

A Sharpie pen? I think I'm using one now. It's an ultra-fine point. Confused

Stratadrake · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:06 am Post subject:

[quote]Don´t know how large the tip is, maybe 0,5 mm...[/quote]
Depends on the type of pen, e.g., Faber-Castell India ink pens call that "super fine", but Microns call it a #8 (the largest size Microns come in).
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Battou · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:41 am Post subject:

I have benn using a Parker calagraphy pen (25 USD) as of late priot ro that I had been using pilot Precice V5s (2 USD), unfortunately I think I need better paper for either pen to show it's true capibilities.
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scanbomb · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:46 am Post subject:

the sharpie pens are easy to control....
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Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:40 am Post subject:

Cool. Maybe I'll consider trying those. Smile

scanbomb · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:31 pm Post subject:

thanks...
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Microns have been my pen of choice for years now. The .01 and .005 ones to be precise. I used to use ultrafine sharpies and sharpie pens way back when, but let me tell you they can't hold a candle to microns. Sharpies have a tendency to smudge or absorb too much into the paper if you're not careful enough. Also liquids can make them run so spraying a picture with a finishing product is out of the question. It's also harder to use markers as the sharpie ink tends to run into the colors... and you can forget about watercolors. Microns are a waterproof and fade proof pen so you can put you finishing spray on and use markers and watercolors on over them. They also write better over areas that already had color put down on them (to add any details or fix mistakes). Generally you also get a much crisper cleaner line that is also a lot easier to control then those made by sharpies.

thedudedisturbed · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:20 pm Post subject:

go for micron pens for oultining....is my opinion
OR...you don't have to outline your pencil drawings...a kneaded eraser will leave some pencil lines, lighter or darker , depending on how hard you pressed with your pencil..
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scanbomb · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject:

I am sorry for bugging you to use a sharpie pen for outlining.
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