I use a few inches of chenille stem (pipe cleaner) dipped in isopropyl alcohol to clean my hunt 104 and crow quill nibs. They gently brush inside the tube shape. I am so glad to have found your channel. You are an excellent teacher.
I'm really glad to see it's been useful. Many thanks for your compliment. It's my honor to share my experiences with other artists and will do my best to improve this channel and makeitmorepractical. The one and only suggestion I always do is to keep your art tools clean, and in many cases alcohol is the best option (way better than water). Just if you want to apply it on something on something for thefirsttime, test it on a small part because it can be harmful for some materials, for instance, resin. I wish you health and happiness 🥰 good luck 👍
When science meets art ... such a pleasure to watch. I never thought about dropping the ink directly onto the nip or refine the formula of existing inks but it makes so much sense. Thank you! 🙂
It's my honor if it has been useful 🥰. your definition of this video is exactly what I am trying to do in this channel. To mix my knowledge as a civil engineer and my art information as an amateur artist, to improve our experience. Thank you buddy 🥰
I would never ever be bothered putting little drops of ink onto a nib. I will always dip the nib into the ink. Also if one is concerned about knocking over the ink, put some ink into a very heavy inkwell. There are many old heavy inkwells one can buy.
I really appreciate your comment and value your opinion 👌. "Listen others' opinions but have your own read" old and traditional ways are always workable, but consider carrying a heavy ink bottle around is impossible and if you prefer sketching while at work or on trip then you gonna think about others methods. Many thanks for your attention 😊
@@sinashishehgarha3023 Yes, good point about when travelling. In that case, I have a special fountain pen from Spain that can take Indian Ink, or if I take a bottle I need to be careful. At this stage I work mainly in pencil, sometimes combine ink into a pencil drawing. I also draw on my iPad as I do things that are for books sometimes, and this is very convenient as I don’t need to scan the finished work. Of all the methods I work with ink is the most difficult, there is little room for mistakes with ink.
Fountainpens are always good options, obviously expensive and also maintenance included, and obviously, you're limited to one nib only. Try Graphos instead, less maintenance, a variety of nibs, pockets size, less possibility of burping while on air trips, all in all simple and effective. There is a video in my channel that you might consider checking it🥰. Good luck, friend 🧡
I really enjoyed this video. I liked the production value and the way that you organized it and your narration. Oh, yes, the information was very good too. I always suspected that rubbing alcohol would clean the oil off of the nib. I used flame before and will used alcohol in the future. I clean my nibs like that. Sometimes I use Koh-i-noor rapido-eze solution which works fast and well.
Many thanks for your attention 😊 but as for the ackerman pen, you should notice it's actually a fountainpen with a price tag of +100$ and can't keep up with the simplicity and versatility of dip pens at all. And by the way, by using it, you're only limited to fountainpen ink and zebra gnib, which is honestly my least favorite amongst other nibs. Well, actually, with all the respect, it's my personal idea.
@@sinashishehgarha3023 sorry, but no, the ackerman costs betwin 15 to 20 dollars, they work with indian and acrylic ink ,I own 5 of them which are fulled with those inks, they accept a wide variety of dip nibs and as they are a mere empty cylinder they compare more to a Graphos than a fountain pen, they are sturdy and more tools than toys, a dip pen without dipping.
This is great. I’ve had a Z-nib for over two years and had no idea how to use it, clean it, really anything. I’ve truly helped me. Thank you
@cesspresso Any time, buddy...I'm really happy to see it's been useful for you 😀 good luck, friend, and many thanks for your attention 😊
I use a few inches of chenille stem (pipe cleaner) dipped in isopropyl alcohol to clean my hunt 104 and crow quill nibs. They gently brush inside the tube shape.
I am so glad to have found your channel. You are an excellent teacher.
I'm really glad to see it's been useful. Many thanks for your compliment. It's my honor to share my experiences with other artists and will do my best to improve this channel and makeitmorepractical. The one and only suggestion I always do is to keep your art tools clean, and in many cases alcohol is the best option (way better than water). Just if you want to apply it on something on something for thefirsttime, test it on a small part because it can be harmful for some materials, for instance, resin. I wish you health and happiness 🥰 good luck 👍
When science meets art ... such a pleasure to watch. I never thought about dropping the ink directly onto the nip or refine the formula of existing inks but it makes so much sense. Thank you! 🙂
It's my honor if it has been useful 🥰. your definition of this video is exactly what I am trying to do in this channel. To mix my knowledge as a civil engineer and my art information as an amateur artist, to improve our experience. Thank you buddy 🥰
I would never ever be bothered putting little drops of ink onto a nib. I will always dip the nib into the ink. Also if one is concerned about knocking over the ink, put some ink into a very heavy inkwell. There are many old heavy inkwells one can buy.
I really appreciate your comment and value your opinion 👌. "Listen others' opinions but have your own read" old and traditional ways are always workable, but consider carrying a heavy ink bottle around is impossible and if you prefer sketching while at work or on trip then you gonna think about others methods. Many thanks for your attention 😊
@@sinashishehgarha3023 Yes, good point about when travelling. In that case, I have a special fountain pen from Spain that can take Indian Ink, or if I take a bottle I need to be careful. At this stage I work mainly in pencil, sometimes combine ink into a pencil drawing. I also draw on my iPad as I do things that are for books sometimes, and this is very convenient as I don’t need to scan the finished work. Of all the methods I work with ink is the most difficult, there is little room for mistakes with ink.
Fountainpens are always good options, obviously expensive and also maintenance included, and obviously, you're limited to one nib only. Try Graphos instead, less maintenance, a variety of nibs, pockets size, less possibility of burping while on air trips, all in all simple and effective. There is a video in my channel that you might consider checking it🥰. Good luck, friend 🧡
Thanks. Your information is very useful
Many thanks for your compliment 😊 My pleasure 🙏
Yea Man, thicker ink! I had an epiphany using a Chinese ink stick and an ink stone. Whatever works. Thanks for your great content!
I'm really glad that you had a positive experience 🙏 I wish you health and happiness. Good luck 👍
Very good 👍
Thank you, buddy 😊. Good luck 👍
I really enjoyed this video. I liked the production value and the way that you organized it and your narration. Oh, yes, the information was very good too. I always suspected that rubbing alcohol would clean the oil off of the nib. I used flame before and will used alcohol in the future. I clean my nibs like that. Sometimes I use Koh-i-noor rapido-eze solution which works fast and well.
Many thanks for your attention 😊 I'm glad that you liked it and will do my best for future vibes. Wish you health and happiness 🥰
Useful and informative. Many thanks.
Hi buddy, many thanks for your support and attention 🙏
Excellent video thanks.
You're welcome, my friend. I hope you'll enjoy other videos of my channel as well. Take care and good luck 👍
Very cool! Great video!
Thanks 😊 I'm really happy that you liked it. I really appreciate your support and attention 🙏👍
great topic thanks 😊
You're welcome 😊 many thanks for your compliment. Good luck 👍
acckerman pen or speedball pen, no dipping
Many thanks for your attention 😊 but as for the ackerman pen, you should notice it's actually a fountainpen with a price tag of +100$ and can't keep up with the simplicity and versatility of dip pens at all. And by the way, by using it, you're only limited to fountainpen ink and zebra gnib, which is honestly my least favorite amongst other nibs. Well, actually, with all the respect, it's my personal idea.
@@sinashishehgarha3023 sorry, but no, the ackerman costs betwin 15 to 20 dollars, they work with indian and acrylic ink ,I own 5 of them which are fulled with those inks, they accept a wide variety of dip nibs and as they are a mere empty cylinder they compare more to a Graphos than a fountain pen, they are sturdy and more tools than toys, a dip pen without dipping.