Kuretake #13 Sumi Fountain Brush Pen Review and Ink Converter Tutorial

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  • @TomMasonSculptor
    @TomMasonSculptor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those doodles are great! What an incredible blessing to your sweet children!

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tom, it's been a blessing for me too!

  • @nau97
    @nau97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this, I was always curious about the converters. That was incredibly educational.

  • @jordanjardine2458
    @jordanjardine2458 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastically informative. I was looking for how to do this. And the type of ink is great to know, I want waterproof ink but don't want it to destroy my brushes. Can't wait to pick some up. Thanks for the great video

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jordan! My only regret is that I can't find this ink in this large amount anymore. I love it!

  • @fedorilitchev5092
    @fedorilitchev5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Actually, you don't need a syringe. Simply turn the knob all the way to the right, dip the empty end in the ink and turn it all the way to the left. The tube sucks up all the ink you need and the vacuum holds it there. If you're using a syringe, you could probably just use the existing cartridges and don't need to buy a converter.

    • @aberwood
      @aberwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i can confirm using a syringe to refill the disposable cartridges works just fine (has higher capacity too without the twisty part). But benefit of the converter is you can push air out of the cartridge if you point it upwards when you twist, makes pens flow slightly faster / wetter usually.

    • @dorobo81
      @dorobo81 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this, cause otherwise whats the point in getting an expensive converter?

  • @dieuble
    @dieuble 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Having good results with the Rohrer & Klingner Sketch Ink "Lotte" black although I wish it's not patchy, I wish it was darker. It's waterproof and has micro pigments that work well in fountain pens.

  • @EndoplasmicReticulum7
    @EndoplasmicReticulum7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought the same pen/converter-combo two years ago. Funny that you also refill the converter the same way I do😄.

  • @RealmsOfThePossible
    @RealmsOfThePossible 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have also seen people simply throw out the waterbased ink and refill the cartridge with their own if you don't want to get a converter :)

    • @edinstead
      @edinstead 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And the empty cartridge holds more ink than the converter

  • @robertnelson3672
    @robertnelson3672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have refilled my cartridges with Higgins Eternal. I only write with it so I just use the original ink first. I have had to buy one new replacement tip segment so far. Much cheaper than buying a whole new pen. In NZ I found it in the French Art Shop in Wellington, but that has now closed. The original branch is still operating in Auckland. These sort of thing are difficult to find here as we have so few calligraphers that importers don't want to risk new products. I don't allow myself a credit card so online purchases are not an option for me. I'll be keeping an eye out for a converter now. Thanks.
    I thought it was safe enough to pause the clip and comment just before the end and then the next thing you mention is the replaceable tip Haha.
    Just to compare, mine cost me NZ$89 = US$64. A new tip was NZ$40 = US$29. Our price includes a Goods and Service Tax at 15% which is always included in the quoted price.

  • @margaretkaye9511
    @margaretkaye9511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing this information.

  • @IAMNArtGirl
    @IAMNArtGirl ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you for the informative and practical advice! Going to check out your channel!🎉

  • @timothy790110
    @timothy790110 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I see that the converter is from Platinum. did you ever try filling the kuratake with their Platinum Carbon Black ink?

  • @WARDISWARD
    @WARDISWARD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the kuretake 50 and was wondering what''s the differences are with the 13 apart from the 50 being having sable hair

  • @thomasf.5768
    @thomasf.5768 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great presentation. 🖋 ✒

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Thomas!

  • @gost4995
    @gost4995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kuretake is my favorite brand of artist pens.

  • @pyxi_potter
    @pyxi_potter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You haven't had a problem with rapidograph ink ruining the feed of these pens? I know using rapidograph in a fountain pen is a huge mistake and will ruin the pen. I don't want to take any chances. But I just ordered the converter, pen, and rapidograph ink and I'm looking forward to getting some drawing in. Thanks so much for this excellent review.

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Missy, I've been using the Rapidograph ink in these brush pens for years and I haven't had a single problem, not one. How strange that it will ruin a fountain pen, but is made for the finicky Rapidograph pens. I hope the ink hasn't changed over the years... the container I have here is pretty old.

    • @pyxi_potter
      @pyxi_potter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Garth, Thanks for your reply! Fountain pens use capillary action, whereas Rapidographs use a needle and pressure-based mechanism to feed the ink, so fountain pens tend to dry out easier than tech pens. But I think with the brush pen, that probably isn’t an issue. My other concern was that I thought India ink had a sort of shellac in it that might not be good to sit in the plastic parts, but if you haven’t had an issue, then I trust your experience. Thanks again for a very informative video!

  • @OdamaKamayuka
    @OdamaKamayuka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since I don't use mine as often as you apparently are I prefer not using India/China ink, I'm too scared it might clog it up, but it's good to know that if I were to use it every day or so, I could.
    Thanks for this video!

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have found that after a month or so of not using it that the ink does start to try the brush. I have had to rinse it with warm water and it came right back to life!

    • @OdamaKamayuka
      @OdamaKamayuka 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@artofgarth Ok, thanks

    • @jwisit
      @jwisit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just an FYI. There are non-pigmented, permanent inks. Like Noodler's Black. I have not tried it in a brush pen, but theoretically it should work. However, the brush may never appear white again since the Noodler's Black permanently stains. If I try it, I'll report back.

  • @bryzon559
    @bryzon559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you have used a kuretake no 40 or 50, how would you compare the feedback on the 13 synthetic bristles compared to the natural hair? Is it more/less springy?

    • @gokhanersan8561
      @gokhanersan8561 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would buy 13 if it’s more springy. No.50 doesn’t have much spring.

  • @TommyClemenza273
    @TommyClemenza273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive looked it up if sumi ink works with fountain pens but every site I found said that its to heavily pigmented and will clog the pen. Is kuretake ink somehow different?

  • @natalypaige
    @natalypaige 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructions! Thank you!

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Nataly, I hope it was useful.

  • @clivedurrant481
    @clivedurrant481 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice reviewing,thank you?

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking for a brush pen which is just like that, only thinner (for tiny calligraphic text). Do you have any suggestions?

    • @ArtAntiDe
      @ArtAntiDe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are some other pens by Kuretake that also use those cartridges and are thinner: #8 and #7. Attention, the Kuretake numbering system is completely random. For example #14 is a disposable brush felt tip pen (hard) ... #7 has a flexible felt tip for calligraphy, it's smaller. #8 has hair and people say it is pretty much the same tip as the "sumi" aka #13, but it is cheaper... You can find a lot of pens with specifications and ratings on jetpens.com, but depending on your location you might find them elsewhere cheaper. In general there a a lot more disposable brush pens that you can not refill.

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have any suggestions, I'm sorry, but this pen does draw very thin lines.

  • @mkleng
    @mkleng 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Garth! It looks like the converter holds half the ink of the cartridges that came with the pen. Can you confirm, Garth? Cheers

    • @aberwood
      @aberwood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes capacity is lower in converters (~20-30% less), the mechanism takes up extra space.

  • @Rumeel12708
    @Rumeel12708 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use waterbased inks with this pen? Like Royal Talens Ecoline ink or Noodler inks?

    • @johnhaywood4181
      @johnhaywood4181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, you can use any ink you like.

    • @ArtAntiDe
      @ArtAntiDe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually using water/dye based ink is the save way to fill brush pens. Any "fountain pen ink" will work and it will not clog your pen. The downside is that they are usually not water resistant. However water or dye based ink can produce stunning effects with water or bleach.
      Be careful with "india ink" or other pigment based ink. They can ruin the brush pen if they dry out completely. Some even have shellac in them, which is very hard to remove.

    • @LoonyDoll
      @LoonyDoll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArtAntiDe Thanks, that just made these pens so much more attractive.

  • @annemichellejohal3974
    @annemichellejohal3974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow delicious : )

  • @antonioelle4894
    @antonioelle4894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The problem with Waterproof ink in Brush pens like the kuretake13 is that it ruins the tip and after a while you won't be able to draw very thin lines or it will clog entirely, if you use a waterbased ink the pen will last forever performing very well

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is good to know! It's never clogged my brush before, but I never thought about it contributing to the tip wearing out after a couple years. Thanks!

    • @gunsmokeandghouls
      @gunsmokeandghouls ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong

  • @Mark-fv8vt
    @Mark-fv8vt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    PLAT500 #0?

    • @artofgarth
      @artofgarth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the converter is the PLAT500, but I don't know what the #0 is. This is the one I use: www.amazon.com/dp/B004XDE024/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_veVXDbFCZEBNJ