this video is probably the best video that i've seen about dip pens! you really helped me to understand the different varieties & im so glad that you encouraged cheaper options because it gets discouraging seeing such high prices for some of the dip pens. this was truly a beautiful video
"Because it's fun." I don't know why I needed to hear that so badly. I love trying new tools, but I always worry that I shouldn't be using them because either I'm not very skilled or because there are easier or cheaper ways to make the same art. But I enjoy the process so much. Dip pens ARE fun! Even if I'm not making anything post-worthy. It's important to let yourself have fun with art. Afterall, isn't that the whole point?
Same! Sometimes I feel bad for always looking for new art supplies to try out. I still haven't found one that makes me fall completely in love, I'm still in the look out. I just wanna have fun and experiment but then I feel bad because I'm not skilled and also because it can get expensive depending on the medium
Hot tip - literally - there is a coating of a thin material to protect the nib out of the package. Take a lighter and gently move the nib in and out of the flame- you’ll see the coating burn away and leave the metal. The metal holds onto ink better and you get way more strokes per dip
FINALLY!!!! A dip pen tutorial from someone who actually uses dip pens instead of someone who opens the package for the very first time and records their experiment then posts it on TH-cam. Thanks for the informative video.
Right??? I try to be nice to people who are having fun with a hobby and give people the benefit of the doubt, but I you can't even find an actually helpful video anymore without first stumbling into someone who doesn't know what they're talking about in the slightest.
I think it's therapeutic for everyone to do one thing old school because the process is nice and the result is something so much nicer than going the convenient way
I switched from fountain pen to a dip pen during fall. I love how organic the lines feel. I use only one nib and it is enough to create such a variety of lines. Also, the black fingertips are part of the magic! :)
@@3F34N1M4T3S More practical for sure. Obviously, if you like to draw on the go/while travelling, it's less messy. The line doesn't have the same organic feeling (at least not for me, since my lines with dip pen vary a bit in thickness) but it tends to be very clean. I have a pretty basic Lamy (Safari I think) and it's cheap and durable. I think it's a good start to test if you enjoy it.
Although they are definitely different in feel, I often use fountain pens more than dip pens simply because bringing an ink bottle and washing nibs every so often at school isn’t really a viable option :)
I don't really know why but I always get a very soothing feeling when I'm watching your videos. It was really noticeable in this video in particular. Thank you for making these and being so inspiring~
you yourself are a meditative experience. you spoke on terms of efficiency and speed and id say any artistic tutorial on todays youtube is in that mind set. then theres you, speaking from genuine feeling and experience, how could we ever begin to draw if we cant feel the urge to do so. art isnt the final piece or it would have been automated and bastardized many years ago. to enjoy it in the process is miles more important than what it could turn out as if it were down to a reproducible science in the same of speed, efficiency, and profit.
I think using a dip pen (I use a glass one) connects you to the art better. You become deliberate in your strokes and pay more attention to the art coming out of you. Just my thoughts.
Great video. My go-to steel nib is also the Blue Pumpkin and it has never failed me. The low cost of materials, and the ability to use any ink I want, including some I've made myself, are a couple of the reasons dip pens are so wonderful. One small nit to pick about the video: a fountain pen has an ink reservoir of some kind, but not necessarily a cartridge. Some have bladders, others have built in piston filling mechanisms (like TWSBIs and some others), and some even use the entire pen body as the reservoir and are filled using an eyedropper or something similar.
What a lovely video. By the way, for those who prefer it, you can also use an ink bottle with an eyedropper to deposit just the right amount of ink on your nib, as an alternative to just using an ink well and shaking off the excess ink or touching the glass rim of your ink well to shed the excess ink from your nib
This was the best primer on dip pens I’ve ever seen. I’m big on fountain pens, and feel like that’s all I need for my writing/drawing needs. But your video on dip pens almost makes me want to consider getting into dip pens.
I remember the first time I had to use a dip pen in college: I told the professor that I thought that my nib was broken, because it didn't allow too much ink to flow. The professor told me "no, you're doing it good, just press a little against the paper". And so I did. The ink started flowing too much now, and I made a mess. I thought, again, that I broke the nib by pressing too much, but I went back to my previous method and it worked the same way. At the end of the class, the professor asked us about our impressions. I was ashamed because I couldn't get the pen working properly, but it turned out my classmates were having the same issues. The professor told us that, that's the way the pen works, it is wild, and you have to tame it. I get that is not for everyone, but I agree with this sir that it is very fun to use it.
You inspired me to go buy some nibs and ink, and I'm actualy suprised how available it is rn😊 I haven't draw for 13yrs, I feel it's time to start again 😊
As analog comic , i used dip pen for quality of line and hactching. For pen holder, i recommed tachikawa or speedball because fit well ( only have). Ink just chinese ink except watercolor work use india ink. Use cotton glove for safety. Anywhere, i used dip pen right to left side nib (depend).
You can get inks that work with rough paper. Or you can get gum Arabic to mix with inks, if you really like the inks that you have. It thickens up the ink to prevent it from bleeding outward on the rough surface. I have also used honey and maple syrup to achieve the same effect. There is still one problem though. The bumps on the surface of the paper can catch your nip when it’s moving at just the right direction and just the right angle. Then you can end up stabbing through the page if you’re using a really fine nib. But it’s all good if you’re aware of that pitfall and adjust the angle of your strokes slightly.
Thank you very much! As an aspiring comic artist, this was really helpful. I was struggling with cleaning my dip pen, finding nibs and ink, and not being fully engaged by listening to very fast paced music, which usually helps me be more energetic. This video was really helpful for me and probably for many other people!
This is how I feel about using a fountain pen vs a regular pen. It makes every part of the creating process from the planning to execution more fun. I have some dip pen nibs in my collection but find I reach for a glass pen or fountain pen more often when creating.
I learned calligraphy with a dip pen as a teenager and feeling like Bilbo Baggins is exactly the same though I had. The sound and physicality of the nib gliding across the paper while leaving pitch black lines really is a meditative experience that writing with other things just doesn't match.
Excellent! I used to draw with a mouse (quite natural with it, actually) but am thinking of picking up ink pen to return to my first love which is rendering and all those beautiful ink work in comics like Modesty Blaise. Thanks again for the very useful and concise insights.
Love the vids as usual! Fountain pens are my go to... However I have a converter in it and can dip it into ink bottles like a dip pen.. but when I'm on the go, I put in a cartridge!
I really don’t know why, but your words about your art being your job somehow made me feel so calm and confident. Last months i started thinking about my future and a long time i was sure that i want to become professional artist but now, when i was thinking of it i was kinda afraid and thought I didn’t want it already. I already said this to my mom and we started doing something in that direction,so i almost physically couldn’t say abt my doubts to parents. And didn’t want to. I dreamt about it for so long, and it bocomes closer and closer, so how can i give up now? What will i say to my inner past child-srlf? I really don’t know the reason i was so unsecure of everything. Am i afraid of future? Do i think I won’t be good enough? Maybe im afraid to loose passion to art? I had no idea. But your calming video made me feel so good. Now i have leftovers of that anxiety, but i hope tomorrow i will wake up without fear and with confidence in my future. Thank you.
Dayumn thats a lot of text lol. But I’m happy to finally say it to someone. To something. Internet, thanks for existing. I don’t have anyone irl to share my feelings, so social network is my saving. Even if no one will read it, i feel i left it here and it’s no longer on my shoulders.
Wish I had art shops like that near me. Currently just have to order art supplies online, but nothing beats browsing an art shop for interesting tools to use.
Warning: This hobby is addictive! Suggestion-there are different companies that sell sample inks. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get started. I started with an oblique pen because I thought it looked so cool. But I think he’s right to start with a straight one. Have fun!
Just a tip: at 1:30, you were using the oblique nib holder in an inverted way. The correct way is with the tip of the nib pointing towards you, as opposed to away from you.
"Because it's fun"... I love this. I got to try a glass dip pen for the first time today and loved it. I really want to get one in the future but after getting home, I started thinking about what here there was a point to getting one-- I mean, unlike other dip pens, glass ones don't have variable thickness so it's basically a manual gel pen. But then I saw this video and you summed it up perfectly-- the process of dipping and creating is fun. And that's all the reason I need.
The good thing about glass pens are that they are very inexpensive, so even if you buy one and never use, it’s only >$20… so I hope you bought one anyway!
This is a great video about the subject. I recently went back to using my old nib pen from college after years of trying all manners of other pens for drawing. I agree that finding what works for you is more important than getting the "best" equipment.
Cool video! I came her looking for techniques, but ended up staying because I was so entertained. I love dip pens and am pretty new to them. And you are so right about how fun they are. Your vehicles are bad ass!
Back then, I thought what I bought was the pen I saw that works like this and it confused me when the thickness dont change when I put pressure then I learned that its fountain pen.😂 Now, I have a set of the dip pen, True, the sound it produce, touching the paper is loveeeelyy.
I tried dip pens a long time ago when I first started drawing comics and quickly dropped them as I just could not get into them for reasons I can't remember. Recently I've been getting back into them and there's just something so mesmorising about the feel of the nib on some bristol paper. I'm slowly settling into a few different ones and each has a different feel to them that makes the drawing process so delightfully involved that I don't get from digital. The nibs I have in rotation are Brause 361, G-Pen, Hunt 102, School nib and a Maru.
I have tried micro felt, rotring, fountain and many others. I recently was traveling and all my pens were just not working on the heavy paper I brought but I busted out my 102 after not using it for a year and it just works on everything every time. I will try the Brouse but I think I'm gonna stick with dip pens for a while
The ritual of dip pens and the fact that your forced to be more intentional with your line work. It makes me think about where in putting my lines, the weight, consistency etc. When I see a great illustration made by dip pens, I can see the time and attention on the page
Reasons for using dip pens. control over the pen and the artwork. Line quality, you can get various results from the different nibs, something you can’t get from a ballpoint pen. Also you control the ink and what types of inks. You can use die inks or pigment inks. One has better lightfastness. With a ballpoint pen the ink will fade and even some drawing inks unless it says lightfast or yo you test it. I did a drawing of a friend’s cat with two different pens and inks. I had the picture framed and after about six months half the drawing faded. Now I make sure sure my pens, inks paints, papers etc. are all archival quality. Last thing you want is someone coming to you after several months to complain the picture faded.
I use a Brause Steno as my main nib too. My ink is Rohrer & Klingner Ausziehtusche, because it works on almost every paper. One final tip, nibs wear down surprisingly fast, so have a control nib to compare it to.
i just bought both the nikko and the blue pumpkin. i dont know what it is about the blue pumpkin but its like i can feel the line as its coming out, magical. i bet the nikko has more use for fine drawing but the BP is a glory to use.
I have a fountain pen for inking sketches But for the "Fancy" scribblings I use a nib holder because you can't control the ink flow as easy as nib and holder.
7:24 I'm so glad I wasn't the only one!!! I was using a fountain pen in class and a girl said "aren't you supposed to use it with the other side facing up?" and I was so embarrassed!!
I use India ink and the speedball 104 holder and 102 nib they are very good for beginners or artist with a budget and India ink is less messy and dries after five minutes and its also water resistant and it's good for adding layers but if you don't like layers I don't recommend you to buy India ink or if you are just reading this comment now and already bought India ink and wanted a blending effect add it immediately and everything you finish using it wash the nib and dry it with a piece of news paper or a towel or if want a more comforted grip buy the standard speedball holder this is just my opinion I just started so dont follow everything
omg that store shown during the first bit of this video has me drooling. I don’t think we have any brick & mortar stores that sell this kind of variety of pens/nibs in the US. So far I’ve had to shop online if I want anything other than an basic intro set of cheap speedball nibs 😢.
As a beginer it could be useful to have a scrap paper nearby to test how much ink you have on the nib. You can change the thickness of line with more or less ink, and it can be difficult to tell how much just by removing it from the inkwell.
I would love to explain what I love about the dip pen, at first I was not fond of line variation cause i thought of it as a strange and weird thing to see, cause i see art works i wasn't interested to see, but, still their art is still good but it took me a long time to realize how fascinating it is, because of course anime or manga or the more I indulge myself to look at more, I realize that what's satisfying is that you get to vary the lines you make with each pressure you put in, it makes you express every heavy and light pressure of line weight you make as if you're flowing with it, I know it's scary to exert too much pressure but I would always research more about the nib, for instance The g-nib is the most flexible and elastic nib to use it gives the most thinnest and thickest lines you desire to make The mapping nib or what's referred to from it's Japanese name the maru nib It gives off the most thinnest lines possible flexible yes but does have low elasticity, you can get a thick line but given how small it is, it does have a limit to it's thickest line to those who own a maru nib might understand that The spoon nib or what's called as from it's Japanese name again is the saji nib It gives fine regular lines though you can still line variation on it but it does have low elasticity Anyway the general thing that satisfies me most is varying the line weight and having the knowledge of the fundamentals of line weight, having this knowledge shall sure make you love to use it even more so I'll put a general explanation Line weight conveys distance, light and shadow, and depth Distance - depending on the drawing you want to make, by drawing a thin line it tells that it is in a far distance and for the thicker line it gives a close distance because the first thing to look at is the thickest line because it is the most noticeable and easy to spot, it is even used when you want your viewer to focus on a specific character or object when telling a story that way you won't feel lost, this method is what I noticed when I first saw it and learned more about it and realize more and more Light and shadow - well time to apply the same principles and we'll keep this short, the thinnest lines Expresses light or there's no line at all just to express how bright the light is or where it is coming from, and of course yes the thickest line represents the shadow And here we have depth and if you want to know what depth means even though you got your dictionary skills but I did wondered if some are not familiar with the word, and based from my understanding and a quick search, it mentioned something about expressing the intensity So depending how you draw your silhouettes it helps express what they are or their expressing the situation in the story, it goes to to show that if your line is smooth it might represent being lose and relaxed and lines more straight and more zigzag it shows some sort of intensity, because how ever you learned so far you're using a line to express what you desire to tell cause it's basically what I know so far And one thing I didn't mentioned is The expression weight which is also a line variation which is also another example of depth but somehow that's how I think of it as Because when the line is thicker it's supposed to represent how heavy or where the weight is going to and when it's thin it's supposed to represent how light it is but yeah the thing is I indulge myself too much of how expressive the lines are but I believe you get the point I know it's long rather than short but believe me I would go full in-depth explaining why and how I love varying line weight But in general, it's about indulging yourself to how satisfying you draw your lines and fascinating it is to learn more so when you start to pick up the dip pen you would none stop start to experiment and express and enjoy how far you've been using the dip pen ^^ And that's about it sorry if I made you read this longe sorry very sorry ^^' ^^
@@ark8tct hehehe I see, but, dip pen nibs is what I know so far, there could be more nibs i haven't covered in yet ^^ Oh and also i don't know who bubba is in Forrest gump, I've only seen some clips of the movie, mind sending me a link to it ^^
I came here wanting to know how the nibs hold and use ink and I left with an appreciation for something I know barely anything about. Man I wish I could draw.
...and then meticulously pouring your water like some kind of psycho! LOL. Love this little guide. I just started using my first glass dip pen. I love the removable nib kind that you show here. I am definitely going to get one soon. Thank you. Just found your channel. New subscriber.
this video is probably the best video that i've seen about dip pens! you really helped me to understand the different varieties & im so glad that you encouraged cheaper options because it gets discouraging seeing such high prices for some of the dip pens. this was truly a beautiful video
It's great. Liz Chaderton has a couple of good ones too, including one on glass pens.
"Because it's fun." I don't know why I needed to hear that so badly. I love trying new tools, but I always worry that I shouldn't be using them because either I'm not very skilled or because there are easier or cheaper ways to make the same art. But I enjoy the process so much. Dip pens ARE fun! Even if I'm not making anything post-worthy. It's important to let yourself have fun with art. Afterall, isn't that the whole point?
It's sometimes crazy how lost any of us can get within art and "art rules"
Same! Sometimes I feel bad for always looking for new art supplies to try out. I still haven't found one that makes me fall completely in love, I'm still in the look out. I just wanna have fun and experiment but then I feel bad because I'm not skilled and also because it can get expensive depending on the medium
For me, “have fun” (misspelled “gun” instead of “fun” lol) is the whole point of life.
"There's a joy to the inconvenience of it all" perfectly put, and totally agree.
Hot tip - literally - there is a coating of a thin material to protect the nib out of the package. Take a lighter and gently move the nib in and out of the flame- you’ll see the coating burn away and leave the metal. The metal holds onto ink better and you get way more strokes per dip
I've heard burning tips can be damaging (though still effective) another method is to dip them in window cleaner for 15 seconds, its what I do!
Scrubbing the nib with toothpaste worked well for me.
I've tried it right away and i mean. Wow. This works.
Thank you so much
Oh my god so that's why my pen wrote like shit. I thought I got scammed lol
I love these kinds of pens because they feel “alive” and create unintenial details with the varying line work. They seem so fun :)
I totally agree! Happy little accidents :)
FINALLY!!!! A dip pen tutorial from someone who actually uses dip pens instead of someone who opens the package for the very first time and records their experiment then posts it on TH-cam. Thanks for the informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
Right??? I try to be nice to people who are having fun with a hobby and give people the benefit of the doubt, but I you can't even find an actually helpful video anymore without first stumbling into someone who doesn't know what they're talking about in the slightest.
I think it's therapeutic for everyone to do one thing old school because the process is nice and the result is something so much nicer than going the convenient way
I switched from fountain pen to a dip pen during fall. I love how organic the lines feel. I use only one nib and it is enough to create such a variety of lines. Also, the black fingertips are part of the magic! :)
How are fountain pens? I plan to use both and i am starting out with fountain pens
@@3F34N1M4T3S More practical for sure. Obviously, if you like to draw on the go/while travelling, it's less messy. The line doesn't have the same organic feeling (at least not for me, since my lines with dip pen vary a bit in thickness) but it tends to be very clean. I have a pretty basic Lamy (Safari I think) and it's cheap and durable. I think it's a good start to test if you enjoy it.
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Thanks! I bought a cheap fountain pen. I enjoy dip pens more but fountain pens are more practical and transportable.
After a 3 year break you made me fall in love with art again and apreciate it, thanks!
Although they are definitely different in feel, I often use fountain pens more than dip pens simply because bringing an ink bottle and washing nibs every so often at school isn’t really a viable option :)
Haha same. Fountain pens are like transportable mini dip pens to me
I don't really know why but I always get a very soothing feeling when I'm watching your videos. It was really noticeable in this video in particular. Thank you for making these and being so inspiring~
you yourself are a meditative experience. you spoke on terms of efficiency and speed and id say any artistic tutorial on todays youtube is in that mind set. then theres you, speaking from genuine feeling and experience, how could we ever begin to draw if we cant feel the urge to do so. art isnt the final piece or it would have been automated and bastardized many years ago. to enjoy it in the process is miles more important than what it could turn out as if it were down to a reproducible science in the same of speed, efficiency, and profit.
so cool it’s like a quill where you dip instead of the automatic fountain pens
I think using a dip pen (I use a glass one) connects you to the art better. You become deliberate in your strokes and pay more attention to the art coming out of you. Just my thoughts.
I absolutely love glass dip pens!
Great video. My go-to steel nib is also the Blue Pumpkin and it has never failed me.
The low cost of materials, and the ability to use any ink I want, including some I've made myself, are a couple of the reasons dip pens are so wonderful.
One small nit to pick about the video: a fountain pen has an ink reservoir of some kind, but not necessarily a cartridge. Some have bladders, others have built in piston filling mechanisms (like TWSBIs and some others), and some even use the entire pen body as the reservoir and are filled using an eyedropper or something similar.
What a lovely video. By the way, for those who prefer it, you can also use an ink bottle with an eyedropper to deposit just the right amount of ink on your nib, as an alternative to just using an ink well and shaking off the excess ink or touching the glass rim of your ink well to shed the excess ink from your nib
Loved this. It’s personal, straightforward, and informative. Thanks!
This was the best primer on dip pens I’ve ever seen. I’m big on fountain pens, and feel like that’s all I need for my writing/drawing needs. But your video on dip pens almost makes me want to consider getting into dip pens.
I remember the first time I had to use a dip pen in college: I told the professor that I thought that my nib was broken, because it didn't allow too much ink to flow. The professor told me "no, you're doing it good, just press a little against the paper". And so I did. The ink started flowing too much now, and I made a mess. I thought, again, that I broke the nib by pressing too much, but I went back to my previous method and it worked the same way. At the end of the class, the professor asked us about our impressions. I was ashamed because I couldn't get the pen working properly, but it turned out my classmates were having the same issues. The professor told us that, that's the way the pen works, it is wild, and you have to tame it. I get that is not for everyone, but I agree with this sir that it is very fun to use it.
You inspired me to go buy some nibs and ink, and I'm actualy suprised how available it is rn😊 I haven't draw for 13yrs, I feel it's time to start again 😊
That's awesome! Hope you have fun with them ☺️
Really interesting keep making vedios I'll be there to watch them
I love the sound... For me it is the most relaxing thing.
please chroma make a video on how to use a brush pen
i really love your explanations and i might get some useful tips
As analog comic , i used dip pen for quality of line and hactching. For pen holder, i recommed tachikawa or speedball because fit well ( only have). Ink just chinese ink except watercolor work use india ink. Use cotton glove for safety.
Anywhere, i used dip pen right to left side nib (depend).
I was just thinking about getting one! Weird coincidence
This video was exactly what i was looking for🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Ty bro
You can get inks that work with rough paper. Or you can get gum Arabic to mix with inks, if you really like the inks that you have. It thickens up the ink to prevent it from bleeding outward on the rough surface. I have also used honey and maple syrup to achieve the same effect.
There is still one problem though. The bumps on the surface of the paper can catch your nip when it’s moving at just the right direction and just the right angle. Then you can end up stabbing through the page if you’re using a really fine nib. But it’s all good if you’re aware of that pitfall and adjust the angle of your strokes slightly.
Talking about the sound was a nice touch.
Ngl this is like the first skillshare ad that legit made me think "those look like cool courses to watch"
Thank you very much! As an aspiring comic artist, this was really helpful. I was struggling with cleaning my dip pen, finding nibs and ink, and not being fully engaged by listening to very fast paced music, which usually helps me be more energetic. This video was really helpful for me and probably for many other people!
Can't believe i used to call them Drip-pens back then
silly pen you will never have drip
Made by adidas
They exist- they’re just used for graffiti. You HOOLIGAN
I love the Zen of the dip pen musings here.
This is how I feel about using a fountain pen vs a regular pen. It makes every part of the creating process from the planning to execution more fun. I have some dip pen nibs in my collection but find I reach for a glass pen or fountain pen more often when creating.
i love dip pens! they're so underrated
I agree with you 100 % I also have fine liners but the lines of dip pens are hands down way more expressive, richer and unique to you.
Such an underrated channel.
I learned calligraphy with a dip pen as a teenager and feeling like Bilbo Baggins is exactly the same though I had. The sound and physicality of the nib gliding across the paper while leaving pitch black lines really is a meditative experience that writing with other things just doesn't match.
At 5:01 i said the exact same thing!! All the prep and hassle that comes with it is honestly the funnest parts for me!
thank you so much! i was just gifted one and excited to use it! I can definitely use it while sketching different logo ideas for my classes/work
Man I love the drawings in the background, so awesome!
Excellent! I used to draw with a mouse (quite natural with it, actually) but am thinking of picking up ink pen to return to my first love which is rendering and all those beautiful ink work in comics like Modesty Blaise. Thanks again for the very useful and concise insights.
i love it i wanna get a dip pen i just bought a blackwing and start drawing and just writing on a journal to write my life
Love the vids as usual! Fountain pens are my go to... However I have a converter in it and can dip it into ink bottles like a dip pen.. but when I'm on the go, I put in a cartridge!
That’s awesome!
anyone else felt so good and enchanted when he cut music and we could hear the actual pen on the paper? just me? ok
same here, only bought a dip pen 'cause I came into some very eclectic inks and wanted to try them out. great lil tutorial intro!
I bought a book on how to pen characters, but it felt intimidating. This video really helped out with starting out with good materials.
as a person that loves both calligraphy and cartoon drawing I see every nib as a win win
I really don’t know why, but your words about your art being your job somehow made me feel so calm and confident. Last months i started thinking about my future and a long time i was sure that i want to become professional artist but now, when i was thinking of it i was kinda afraid and thought I didn’t want it already. I already said this to my mom and we started doing something in that direction,so i almost physically couldn’t say abt my doubts to parents. And didn’t want to. I dreamt about it for so long, and it bocomes closer and closer, so how can i give up now? What will i say to my inner past child-srlf? I really don’t know the reason i was so unsecure of everything. Am i afraid of future? Do i think I won’t be good enough? Maybe im afraid to loose passion to art? I had no idea. But your calming video made me feel so good. Now i have leftovers of that anxiety, but i hope tomorrow i will wake up without fear and with confidence in my future. Thank you.
Dayumn thats a lot of text lol. But I’m happy to finally say it to someone. To something. Internet, thanks for existing. I don’t have anyone irl to share my feelings, so social network is my saving. Even if no one will read it, i feel i left it here and it’s no longer on my shoulders.
Wish I had art shops like that near me. Currently just have to order art supplies online, but nothing beats browsing an art shop for interesting tools to use.
i like to draw with the nib facing up when I'm doing fine details
You can also use maru type nib that is more stiff and less flexible, so it's more reliable for details 👍
kinda just explains why i love fountain pens
Warning: This hobby is addictive! Suggestion-there are different companies that sell sample inks. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get started.
I started with an oblique pen because I thought it looked so cool. But I think he’s right to start with a straight one.
Have fun!
Just a tip: at 1:30, you were using the oblique nib holder in an inverted way. The correct way is with the tip of the nib pointing towards you, as opposed to away from you.
How would that work?
Bros onto nothing
"Because it's fun"... I love this.
I got to try a glass dip pen for the first time today and loved it. I really want to get one in the future but after getting home, I started thinking about what here there was a point to getting one-- I mean, unlike other dip pens, glass ones don't have variable thickness so it's basically a manual gel pen. But then I saw this video and you summed it up perfectly-- the process of dipping and creating is fun. And that's all the reason I need.
The good thing about glass pens are that they are very inexpensive, so even if you buy one and never use, it’s only >$20… so I hope you bought one anyway!
Thanks for introduction to dip pen. I tried those nibs out, they are great.
Yes they are!
Thank you for this wonderful intro to dip pens as an artist ✨
A lot more work into it but I prefer dip pens over fountain anyday. The process is so fun and immersive. The joy it gives is worth the extra work.
This is a great video about the subject. I recently went back to using my old nib pen from college after years of trying all manners of other pens for drawing. I agree that finding what works for you is more important than getting the "best" equipment.
Cool video! I came her looking for techniques, but ended up staying because I was so entertained. I love dip pens and am pretty new to them. And you are so right about how fun they are. Your vehicles are bad ass!
what the hell such a cool art shop
best video i’ve seen in ages! thankyou!
I don’t have very steady hands, so dip pens provide me with a stability that I just can’t get with a brush pen. I love them!
Back then, I thought what I bought was the pen I saw that works like this and it confused me when the thickness dont change when I put pressure then I learned that its fountain pen.😂
Now, I have a set of the dip pen, True, the sound it produce, touching the paper is loveeeelyy.
You could do a asmr video 😩 because the sound is so good !
Pro tip: don't use a hawk quill for anything. A crow quill or G nib does anything you could do with it way better.
I use a dip pen for drawing on glass for reverse glass painting
I tried dip pens a long time ago when I first started drawing comics and quickly dropped them as I just could not get into them for reasons I can't remember. Recently I've been getting back into them and there's just something so mesmorising about the feel of the nib on some bristol paper. I'm slowly settling into a few different ones and each has a different feel to them that makes the drawing process so delightfully involved that I don't get from digital.
The nibs I have in rotation are Brause 361, G-Pen, Hunt 102, School nib and a Maru.
So many colors! You should check out all the colors in fountain pens now. Noodlers, Private Reserve, Pilot, Sailor, Bung Box.
Very enjoyable! Everything is on order to begin my journey!
the moment i heard the word 'because its fun' i was like yeh.definately.
I have tried micro felt, rotring, fountain and many others. I recently was traveling and all my pens were just not working on the heavy paper I brought but I busted out my 102 after not using it for a year and it just works on everything every time. I will try the Brouse but I think I'm gonna stick with dip pens for a while
The ritual of dip pens and the fact that your forced to be more intentional with your line work. It makes me think about where in putting my lines, the weight, consistency etc. When I see a great illustration made by dip pens, I can see the time and attention on the page
Love ur vibe dude
Reasons for using dip pens. control over the pen and the artwork. Line quality, you can get various results from the different nibs, something you can’t get from a ballpoint pen. Also you control the ink and what types of inks. You can use die inks or pigment inks. One has better lightfastness. With a ballpoint pen the ink will fade and even some drawing inks unless it says lightfast or yo you test it. I did a drawing of a friend’s cat with two different pens and inks. I had the picture framed and after about six months half the drawing faded. Now I make sure sure my pens, inks paints, papers etc. are all archival quality. Last thing you want is someone coming to you after several months to complain the picture faded.
I use a Brause Steno as my main nib too.
My ink is Rohrer & Klingner Ausziehtusche, because it works on almost every paper.
One final tip, nibs wear down surprisingly fast, so have a control nib to compare it to.
Will it work ok on bristol board?
Paulie P
I don't know what that is. If Rohrer & Klinger is cheap where you live, you should test it.
@@schwarzerritter5724 thanks 👍
Can you please try out glass dip pens they're so pretty and they hold do much more ink
Thank you, I`ve been struggling I hope this new nib will be helpful
Amazing! Thanks so much for all the info!!
Just got my first ones. Thanks for the video
i just bought both the nikko and the blue pumpkin. i dont know what it is about the blue pumpkin but its like i can feel the line as its coming out, magical. i bet the nikko has more use for fine drawing but the BP is a glory to use.
This is the most poetic way someone could ever talk about a pen,, it’s wonderful
I have a fountain pen for inking sketches But for the "Fancy" scribblings I use a nib holder because you can't control the ink flow as easy as nib and holder.
7:24 I'm so glad I wasn't the only one!!!
I was using a fountain pen in class and a girl said "aren't you supposed to use it with the other side facing up?" and I was so embarrassed!!
I didn’t realize this was a thing but once when I was sharing a Lamy Joy with a friend, she automatically tried writing with the nib upside down.
I use India ink and the speedball 104 holder and 102 nib they are very good for beginners or artist with a budget and India ink is less messy and dries after five minutes and its also water resistant and it's good for adding layers but if you don't like layers I don't recommend you to buy India ink or if you are just reading this comment now and already bought India ink and wanted a blending effect add it immediately and everything you finish using it wash the nib and dry it with a piece of news paper or a towel or if want a more comforted grip buy the standard speedball holder this is just my opinion I just started so dont follow everything
I also recently changed to dip pen and my style of drawing change for the better❤️
omg that store shown during the first bit of this video has me drooling. I don’t think we have any brick & mortar stores that sell this kind of variety of pens/nibs in the US. So far I’ve had to shop online if I want anything other than an basic intro set of cheap speedball nibs 😢.
As a beginer it could be useful to have a scrap paper nearby to test how much ink you have on the nib. You can change the thickness of line with more or less ink, and it can be difficult to tell how much just by removing it from the inkwell.
Thak you so much i am a fineliners user, wanted to get into dip pens this really helped a lot💗
I'm so glad!
Thank you for this informarive and useful video! I love your channel, i hope more people will see your great stuff
Yayy!!! Thankyou so much!! I knew how to use it!! Thankyou again! Btw i love your vids and i pursue my family to subscribe to your channel!
Awesome video. Taught me pretty much everything wanted to know about dip pens.
Glad it was helpful!
I would love to explain what I love about the dip pen, at first I was not fond of line variation cause i thought of it as a strange and weird thing to see, cause i see art works i wasn't interested to see, but, still their art is still good but it took me a long time to realize how fascinating it is, because of course anime or manga or the more I indulge myself to look at more, I realize that what's satisfying is that you get to vary the lines you make with each pressure you put in, it makes you express every heavy and light pressure of line weight you make as if you're flowing with it, I know it's scary to exert too much pressure but I would always research more about the nib, for instance
The g-nib is the most flexible and elastic nib to use it gives the most thinnest and thickest lines you desire to make
The mapping nib or what's referred to from it's Japanese name the maru nib
It gives off the most thinnest lines possible flexible yes but does have low elasticity, you can get a thick line but given how small it is, it does have a limit to it's thickest line to those who own a maru nib might understand that
The spoon nib or what's called as from it's Japanese name again is the saji nib
It gives fine regular lines though you can still line variation on it but it does have low elasticity
Anyway the general thing that satisfies me most is varying the line weight and having the knowledge of the fundamentals of line weight, having this knowledge shall sure make you love to use it even more so I'll put a general explanation
Line weight conveys distance, light and shadow, and depth
Distance - depending on the drawing you want to make, by drawing a thin line it tells that it is in a far distance and for the thicker line it gives a close distance because the first thing to look at is the thickest line because it is the most noticeable and easy to spot, it is even used when you want your viewer to focus on a specific character or object when telling a story that way you won't feel lost, this method is what I noticed when I first saw it and learned more about it and realize more and more
Light and shadow - well time to apply the same principles and we'll keep this short, the thinnest lines Expresses light or there's no line at all just to express how bright the light is or where it is coming from, and of course yes the thickest line represents the shadow
And here we have depth and if you want to know what depth means even though you got your dictionary skills but I did wondered if some are not familiar with the word, and based from my understanding and a quick search, it mentioned something about expressing the intensity
So depending how you draw your silhouettes it helps express what they are or their expressing the situation in the story, it goes to to show that if your line is smooth it might represent being lose and relaxed and lines more straight and more zigzag it shows some sort of intensity, because how ever you learned so far you're using a line to express what you desire to tell cause it's basically what I know so far
And one thing I didn't mentioned is
The expression weight which is also a line variation which is also another example of depth but somehow that's how I think of it as
Because when the line is thicker it's supposed to represent how heavy or where the weight is going to and when it's thin it's supposed to represent how light it is but yeah the thing is I indulge myself too much of how expressive the lines are but I believe you get the point
I know it's long rather than short but believe me I would go full in-depth explaining why and how I love varying line weight
But in general, it's about indulging yourself to how satisfying you draw your lines and fascinating it is to learn more so when you start to pick up the dip pen you would none stop start to experiment and express and enjoy how far you've been using the dip pen ^^
And that's about it sorry if I made you read this longe sorry very sorry ^^' ^^
I think you explained yourself quite well. 🙂
@@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel thank youuuuuu ^^
@@ark8tct hehehe I see, but, dip pen nibs is what I know so far, there could be more nibs i haven't covered in yet ^^
Oh and also i don't know who bubba is in Forrest gump, I've only seen some clips of the movie, mind sending me a link to it ^^
@@ark8tct I'll try my best to figure it this out ^^
Thanks for the explanation!
I came here wanting to know how the nibs hold and use ink and I left with an appreciation for something I know barely anything about. Man I wish I could draw.
Thanks!
You bet!
Ty for this video, but i also want to say, your drawings are amazing
...and then meticulously pouring your water like some kind of psycho! LOL. Love this little guide. I just started using my first glass dip pen. I love the removable nib kind that you show here. I am definitely going to get one soon. Thank you. Just found your channel. New subscriber.
Muchas gracias
I want to feel like Bilbo Baggins too! Lol. Great video.
Me who draws digitally:
Mhm. Yes. I need it.
I mean same-
thanks sharing