DIP PENS 101 (Why do artists still use them?)
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Oml yes ikr!? XDDD
Ohgh that feel with dip pen tip just priceless. Great for Meditative drawing.
I have dip pens and can confirm
I use them because they're more fine than fountain pens and because fineliners are absolutely awful. The felt tips cause lines to have a fuzziness to them that look horrible when scanned into the computer. Dip pens may be a pain sometimes but once you get used to them they produce some of the most crisp lines imaginable.
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>Why do artists still use them?
Because it DIP PENS on the occasion
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So it seems like I forgot to include the most important: How to use the dip pen.
It's in the name, literally just *dip* the *pen* into your ink and you're good to go.
P.S. thanks for 100k everyone!
MyPetiteCakes can you do different videos like oil paint 101, acrylic paint 101, chalk pastel 101.. etc :)
+Loli Lilo I was thinking the same thing!
Chalk pastel 101 :)
I love this pen 😍
MyPetiteCakes thanks for sharing this is useful :3 and I love using dip pens.
When I was in school we were forced to use similar pens, just the ink was in the pen holder instead and you didn't have to dip it into ink! I have no idea why we had to use them! But we could use normal pens once we were in higher classes! It was still fun to experiment with different nibs that you could exchange!
You mean fountain pens :)
Yes!
+makoccino Yeah, for some reason they are also used a lot in my highschool (even the younger kids from the joined middle school use them). Though we are allowed to use most any pen, but on tests/exams it's either ballpoint pens or fountain pens. We all prefer the fountain ones because they are actually erasable (but only once), compared to ballpoint pens which you can't erase at all. Plus, they are relatively inexpensive, as 100 pieces of the ink usually cost max ~5€ (sadly the multicolored ones are non-erasable and cost a bit more)
Damn, you were using a pen that could have the capability to be thousands of dollars.
makoccino sorry to say that but what ur describing isn’t meant to be used as a drawing tool and therefore it feels completely different and is just shitty for drawing ( forgot the name , only now it in german)
The ink is blacker and more opaque than the micron, also the lines can be thick and thin vs the microns. Microns are fast and great for sketching, the dip pens are more like a paintbrush perfect for a final inked image. Smoother Bristol board works great for dip pen drawing or the microns. Alcohol will clean the oil off the nibs too.
Vellum Bristol paper is great, nice and smooth, and depending on the ink you use (I use either Higgins "Black magic" for writing or Deleter Black 4 for illustration (it's got a little black cat on it)) the inkwell ink will also be waterproof, alcohol proof/resistant, and (for some more than others) will resist having the pencil underneath get erased while still staying strong and dark and not get faded lines while erasing the pencil sketch underneath, which microns can struggle with at times and fade a bit. Deleter Black 4 is the best ink I've used, waterproof, alcohol proof, super black, and super erase resistant.
super interesting Video. thank you for that! it makes me wanting to use my dip pens more often :)
when I attempt to do calligraphy, my nib starts making a scratchy sound. *gives up*
elainecheer13 it could be that the paper is too rough
Amy Play Thanks for the reminder, it could be because I was using cold pressed paper
Yes! I just came here to comment this. I am a professional calligrapher and if it's scratching and it works fine then it's no biggie, but if you feel like it's having trouble flowing or it's catching in the paper, the angle is the most likely suspect! You might try an oblique pen if you haven't already, to help achieve that angle, but it's really about playing around with it until you get the muscle memory for where it is.
U need to clean ur nib with alcohol first so the protective oil goes off the nib
That’s normal for dip pens
Ahh still weird doing voiceovers but here's a very requested video!
I love your voice!
MyPetiteCakes you have a great voice ^.^
MyPetiteCakes your voice over videos are the best! :D
You have an extremely pleasant voice
I LOVE YOUR VOICE! KEEP SPEAKING!
That cursive, I can't even write the capital letter B..
sameeee
xD
takes practice!
Capital B is hard
The Mighty Tree Me and you both bud... Me and you both....
We have synthesizers now... why play musical instruments? It's a bit facetious, but a very accurate comparison. Quill pens, or "dip" pens, produce lively lines with a great deal of character. Like playing music on real acoustic instruments will never be 'outdated', likewise, the quill pen will never be completely replaced as an artist's tool.
My great-great aunt was an art teacher, and I have a couple of her dip-pens, so they're almost antique. I think it's important to learn a traditional technique like this and not always rely on modern tools that are designed to 'make it easy.' It doesn't matter if the results aren't perfect, you learn just by trying, and I love the feeling of being connected somehow to history.
reject modernity, embrace tradition
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@@yokatta-f No, I don't think I will
The cool thing about traditional materials is that they’re very intuitive precisely because they’re low tech, so they can free your mind a little bit.
Beginner artists, please don't be hesitant to try dip pens just because you find regular pens cheaper! After you buy 3-4 nibs (I tape them to a pencil without buying a nib holder because I am cheap) and some ink, you are all set to go. Ink lasts for a very long time and it's very fun to experiment with.
Thank you for your tips on tape the nip to a pencil.
That's really resourceful!
Holy cow, that's really inexpensive. I've been using Microns, but I'll have to give this technique a shot. As a side note, your voiceovers are well done. You're very concise and articulate, which are rare qualities on TH-cam. :)
Don't.
I 'played' with dip pens belonging to my mother when I was about twelve years old and really loved them. I don't know why I didn't keep up with them but recently came across the set again while clearing out my Mom's condo-we're now talking almost 50 years later! I took them home with me , have bought some inks and am looking forward to 'playing' with them again. There is something so heartwarming about bringing a traditional art form forward from generation to generation. I only wish I had asked my mother more questions about how she had first learned to use the pens, where her set came from, what art she created with them...
I love how educational your videos are now
Fantastic video! Beautifully shot and the subject was well covered. Thanks!
Really awesome and helpful video! What camera do you use? Thank you! c:
i just ordered the one specifically for manga drawings..soo excited..i never thought this day would come..
I like how they're less wasteful than fineliners, and find i have more control with them
I grew up in France in the fifties and we had to use a pen and nib which we dipped in an ink well. What a mess we made in first grade. Our fingers were covered with ink. When ball points came, it was so liberating. I still use the nib for art project. Great video!
Her voice is soooooo relaxing
your videos are so soothing, I also really get inspired by your art, I hope you never stop!
I love my dip pens! One of my favorite tools to use. I just want to add, make sure to also clean the top or opening of the pen holder, and let it dry with the opening facing downward so any excess water/ink can drain out. Sometimes you may accidentally get ink into the hole. Which can make it harder to insert and remove the nib if the ink dries inside, as well as it getting gunky in general.
Also make sure you buy the right pen holder for the nib you want to use, some are made specifically for smaller or bigger nibs.
Thanks for the video. :)
From what i can tell, she has a Hiro 41 and Hiro 40 nib. She uses the Hiro 41 when she writes out the ink colors she uses. The Hiro 40 she uses whn she wants thick bold lines. I find personally that the Hiro 40 has alot of personality and is alot of fun for cartooning. The other nib she uses in the video is the Zebra G, a very popular nib with manga artists. The G nib was uses in the beginning writing TH-cam in pink, and i think at the end with the illustration.
Hope this helps!
sorry for the misspellings, im dyslexic XD
Thank you! :D
Thank you!
I got the 4th from left to right at 1:15 and a wooden holder, and a 20ml bottle of ink for a total of 3 dollars from the local art supply store. 20 ml ink last a lot. Very inexpensive and fun. I use my set for calligraphy, sketching, inking. I recommend drawing over newspaper or some other protective paper or surface for when you accidentally spill the bottle or drop your pen. Also don't leave the open bottle next to your computer mouse.
don't tell me you spilled ink on your mouse D:
thanks
your voice is really calming :') i'm looking to start out ink drawing for inktober and this really helped, thanks!
you are amazing!! the way you film and edit as well, seriously better than some big budget projects I've seen- just every shot was like a piece of art, you've always been like that though even in your polymer clay tutorials, I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate the effort you go to in your videos! your tips are helpful and make me excited to experiment!
Ever since I started using dip pens, I can't stop. It is my favourite tool now lol
Loved the video! So informative. May consider getting some materials for myself.
I have played around with fountain pens for drawing before, as well as dip pens. Though I must say I enjoy my fountain pens more because of how smooth they are, with my only gripe is the incredible stiffness of my "flex" nibs
I am so glad I subscribed to this channel!
This is an amazingly detailed and simple video, you explained and answered everything that I had a question about. Nicely done, you've earned a new subscriber!
"Brittle and flexible", do you even science, bro?
I think what she meant is that it will be able to bend more easily than it should, and when it bends, it could break. But I see what you mean :)
Yeah.
Becomes Hard but also more soft and also flexible and also more bendy and stronger
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What?
Majestic Hotdog and then it breaks
Keep up with the voiceovers! You have a very soothing component to your voice ☺️
do they bleed a lot? also what color ink did you draw the bee and puppycat drawing? is it just sepia?
Irene Wang It depends on what type of paper you're using it on.
Irene Wang I'm guessing you're talking about the drawing at the end haha. I put some brown watercolor on my dip pen and lined it with that. And Jess Metcalfe is right, the ink bleeds depending on what paper you're using
Thank you do much for this video! I love ink and only have one nib and ink well! I honestly had no clue the supplies could be so inexpensive.
Bee and puppycat!
I SAW THAT
I saw dat on 2k18 xD
dip pens bring me back memories of primary school. Pencils or ballpoint pens were not allowed, all the kids had their fingers and paper covered in ink.. such a mess lol
This is so informative, also I would love to see a video on your favourite inks. I've been wanting to try colored ink so I would love that :)
thank you for the information!! I have just started using dip pens for drawing and needed some more info :)
I would really want to try out dip pens, but I'm so worried I'm not gonna be comfortable with them! xD Seems kinda silly, doesn't it?
I fele the same way :P
*feel
+AwesomeMaddy 1 (Enya Dragon) At first, I was thinking the same thing.
But when I got them, it was pretty easy to adjust to, despite being left handed. The way you hold them is like a brush to really be able to apply pressure and vice versa.
+AwesomeMaddy 1 Hey, as an artist, you gotta learn. Buy a cheap one and try it out. If you don't like, then you don't like it, if you get into the feel of it, cool! Now you know :3
But you won't learn anything if you don't go out of your comfort zone.
+Ashcat I'm also left handed and i found fountain pens to be so much better than ballpoint pens even though they're "not recommended" for left handers. Although i have tried a few dip pens and they are way too light for me, i might try one of those nice glass ones if i can find someone who sells them here though
BEE AND PUPPYCAT😄💕. I was never quite interested into dip pens, I just thought the looks were nice but until I started watching your videos and saw you using it as a tool I was like OH I SHOULD TRY IT! I was so suprised in your Negative Watercolor Demo video because you used a dip pen to line your color WITH WATERCOLOR. Genius👌 thank you very much I shall look into the beginner's kits you recommended 😄 (yaay for amazon)
I'm so glad to have found your channel! so many interesting and professional things! 💚💛💜💙
Great informative video. I have the speedball pen and nibs and I love using them!!
so what exactly do dip pens have over fountain pens? other than the easier colour changes and the difference in price, of course.
Flexibility and the ability to use waterproof inks that would clog a fountain pen.
I went and bought a beginner set today. The flex is unreal!
I actually got a pen holder that has a feather on it so it looks like an old quill pen, I got it as a starter set that came with the pen/nib holder, two nibs, ink, inkwell with built in pen holder for the pen, blotter, blotter paper, some sealing wax, a wax stamp, some envelopes, and some old fashioned writing paper..it was pretty pricey but worth the money. I got this about...4-5 years ago.
the 8 dollar set with the eraser, I got it in China before and it only cost less than 2 dollar, so its cheap made, better stick with speedball instead.
Thank you so much for this video!! We used dip pens to draw in high school, but then I lost it. Now I would like to begin once again!
I started to use dip pens almost a year ago and I'm so happy I did! It became one of my favorite mediums to create art with
I'm so inspired with these dip pens!! 👌🏻👌🏻😭
I just picked up my first dip pen and I love the feel, sound and the intentional nature of using it. Can't wait to buy ALL of the ink.
Why do artist still use dip pens?
UHHHHH CAUSE THEY LOOK AWSOME😍😍
I love your voice overs! This video is really helpful ^_^
That wood nib holder its beautiful
Literally the most helpful vid I have found by far
Thanks for the useful info on dip pens. I have some and they're really unique to use :)
The word nib is so funny
Hailey Josephine yea, right. say it to yourself about 8 times it will sound more weird to you.
i know, i like to repeat NIB when i'm alone
Hailey Josephine nibble
Very intelligently and soulfully explained
Your voice 💕 it's so calming
I practice hand discipline with a ballpoint pilot since you need to have a steady hand in order to get clean lines.
Im in indonesia and in here is about IDR 200.000,- or 20$
Ada kok yang harganya murah + bagus kualitasnya. Cari aja Jinhao X750, harganya sekitaran 70k-100k, terus nibnya bisa diganti ke Zebra G.
This makes me want to do ink sketches now. Damn.
"crys in left hander"
I’m also left handed and have just ordered a load of supplies for ink drawing. I’m hoping the “left handed smudge” isn’t going to be a problem.
Laurel Reef Draw from right to left, problem solved. Luckily us artists don't have to draw in the same way we write.
Laurel Reef Draw from right to left, problem solved. Luckily us artists don't have to draw in the same way we write.
Can you teach us how to use the dip pen? and some techniques?
do you use a calligraphic ink to use the dip pens, or you use any kind of ink?
+Listya Ari I use any kind of ink really haha. If i'm working with watercolors though I'll usually use waterproof ink.
+Listya Ari Calligraphy ink is thicker than inks like fountain, making it hold onto the pen longer. Thinner inks flow off fast, giving you less control and necessitating more dips.
+Karen Daniel oh i see.. then what about watercolor inks/drawing inks? there are a tranclucent one and opaque one. does the consistency same as the fountain pen ink?
I'm also new to this. I actually just bought my first holder and a couple of nibs awhile ago. So, goodluck to us :)
+Crestie Rina Blakely hahaha yeah, goodluck! \:D/
Thank you I just got a pen today and you helped me learn so much.
your voice is so relaxing :0 and thx for this info!
TALK LOUDER
i need to turn on full volume to hear u :(
Is it possible to use sumi ink with dip pens??? And can you do a review on Daiso sumi ink?
I'm glad you're feeling better!
TheDannyNight Thank you so much!
Lots of info in a short video. Much better than videos where they talk a lot don't say anything. Great format, thanks.
woooooowww...I really love your penmanship! and of course your drawings even though those are just examples:)
Thank you so much! That is so well structured!
Hey the bee and puppy cat drawing looked pretty good.
Amazingly well made video!
I love your channel. So beautiful!
Thank you for sharing so so so much
I love nibs! It's quite messy, but charming tool.
Thank you!! Just what I needed, recently I've been looking into one of these =)
Your voice is so soothing, Thank you :D
Just curious, when I use my dip pen, it tends to have an overly vigorous ink-flow for the starting strokes. It's evidenced by little pools of ink, which may bleed into the paper depending on what kind it is. Is this normal behaviour, or is there something I'm doing wrong? Thanks for any answer I may get! :)
Youre collection of nibs and pens is gorgeous ❤️
MyPetiteCakes Omg! Bee and Puppycat :D Anyways, thank you for the info! Love your drawings as well :)
I see you are a fan of the steno nib too. Although I use the Brause version.
I forgot I was on TH-cam. This was so professional!
This was great. very informative. do you have a video that explains the different types of nibs, what they're used for, or what kind of lines they can make?
we had to use these in one of my classes to outline comics
EXCELLENT video! I was reading through an art book and it was going through different mediums and mentioned a "stylograph". A quick search on youtube of the word brought me to your video and I'm really glad it did! I'm normally strictly a pencil artist (realism), but want to branch out into ink pens not only because of how beautiful I think the medium is, but because I used to draw alot of cartoons growing up and want to try my hand at comic book style drawing.
I know now where to come for questions when I actually decide to make my purchase! (And what and where to purchase!) Thank you!
I have to say that I am forced to use them at school and I have learned in this five minutes much more than in several months at school.
Why do artists still use anything?
It feels good. Real artists live for the high of using their hands with their favorite medium. It's like eating chocolate or falling in love.
While I don’t draw in a manga style, I do sometimes prefer manga/comic art supplies (tend to be more narrow or vivid, from my experience). Would dip pens be something I should invest and experiment with?
I bought one on a convent. Sure there were expensive ones (fancy holders, a few different nibs) but I found a really cheap one that's just a nib attached to a nicely painted Chinese food sick. I thiught I could go fancy calligraphy with it but turned out it's rather stiff and was tearing paper when I pressed too hard to make a thick line. So I put it away and it was unused, looking nice on my shelf. I re-discovered it when I decided to do the Inktober challenge this year. It's really cool to draw with, especially that for drawing I preffer thin lines!
Aaah this is such a lovely video! And your channel has a wonderful aesthetic to it too. Your camerawork and videography is fantastic! It's such a treat to the eyes * A * congratulations on a wonderful channel!!
Thanks for these! I've been really interested in drawing using pen nibs, but my work always end up being a hot mess.. lol. Anyway, do you have any suggestions on which type of nibs are suitable for drawing for beginners?
very nice and thorough, good stuff! u should bring up your VO level about 3db,
keep at it, the other folks are right you've got a good voice for these vids!
Thank you so much for making this video! I really like calligraphy and fashion illustrations, and trying to somehow incorporate both using dip pens. Anyway, have a nice day and enjoy drawing.
I commented this earlier, but it seems to have disappeared; My ink bleeds a lot. Like, the lines start out normal, but then a minute later they're all blotchy and stuff. They also bleed onto the pages below. Is that the ink (pretty generic ink, which may or may not have been stolen from an office) or is it the paper (again pretty generic. Pretty close to being printer paper) or is it a combination of both?
Thank you, I have wanted one of these but have held off because I have too many other projects to do aside from not knowing all I would need to get started. Your video did a great job covering information for beginners like me..!