ink pens?

[farseerlum]

not the cartridge type the dipping type.

i was wondering if you can get them in a very fine nib size.

i think they would be exellent for freehand inkwork. you can use your gw inks and not have brush dramas.
on a side note are the GW inks any good for mixing. do they have a CMYK range or is it RGB?

 

[Chrispy]

I\'d say they\'re in CMYK, and RGB as they have a magenta and sky blue is more of a cyan, and they also have a green and darker red.

\"Round Pens\" are used in illustration and drawing, infact in Japanese Manga they are known as \"Marupen\". You\'ll know one when you see it, they have a very sharp point and their base curls into a circle (consequently, you can\'t use a calligraphic type pen holder).

Hope this helps!

 

[farseerlum]

are they like the japanese brushes?

what are they made of? and have you used one?

always with the questions!

 

[Chrispy]

It looks like:

I\'ve used an American one, it was kinda old but still made really fine lines.. They\'re made of metal, and suposedly different metal types affect their quality. Only problem was it doesn\'t suck up ink as well as othe pen nibs, so you\'re constantly going back for another drop of ink, or risk everything coming out at once and making a blob. Some of the Japanese manufactuerers are: Zebra, Gillots, Tachikawa, and Nikko. I\'m sure there\'s tons of places online that cater to manga ilustrators that would have them in stock. Or, your could just go to your local art store and look for the smallest pen size.

I also have used a set that was basically a small marker, where your could refill them with different colors.. but i\'ve forgottern the name and brand.

 

[-Percival-]

Some of the best pens that you can use with your own ink...are Rapidograph Pens

Koh-i-noor makes one that is 6x0(.13mm)...they sell for around $20 individually...

Stay away Rotring Rapidograph...as they use a disposible catridge system...

 

[farseerlum]

thanks percy that sounds even better.
the only rapiographs i\'ve seen are cartridge but i should be able to find those guys.

i found similar stuff to that crispy. the hard part was finding ones that arn\'t fountains. and the price is a bit silly on some ( $3999 on one )

 

[U4-Welcome]

Well maybe you don\'t need a solid-gold diamond encrusted one. I understand you want only the very best for your minis, but this is ridiculous lol.

 

[airhead]

micron pens

What about using micron pens? They come in various colors and and widths.

 

[-Percival-]

Catridges are not a bad deal...if they are refillable...but the Rotrings aren\'t...they are disposible...

Nothing wrong with the Microns...I just find using regular inks to be easier to work with...dry faster...and you know how they will react to other paints, varnishes, and flats...in other words...No Surprises...

 

[JBMallus]

I always worry about a huge blob of ink ruining my work.
I stick with brushes nowadays.

 

[JonG]

I\'ve seen people recommending Micron pens and I\'d like to give them a try but can\'t seem to find them over here in the UK.

Any ideas anyone?

 

[Lurch]

Micron is a line of Pens put out by the Sakura company. They also make the Gelly roll brand of pens.
Sakura\'s web site is http://www.gellyroll.com
They offer a link to many mail order sites that carry the Micron brand at http://www.gellyroll.com/gellyroll/...mit/template/etailerlist.vm/action/FindStores
I would say to try there if you cannot get them locally.

 

[JonG]

Cheers Lurch. Most helpful.

 

[finn17]

Originally posted by JBMallus
I always worry about a huge blob of ink ruining my work.
I stick with brushes nowadays.

Spookily, that\'s why I often prefer pens:bouncy:

I wouldn\'t touch those dipping nibs however, it has to be said.