tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post6248001753277699467..comments2024-03-27T09:05:03.725-07:00Comments on Jane Blundell Artist: Fountain Pens for drawing - my favourites (updated)Jane Blundellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-31825949886394704052021-12-02T14:12:19.650-08:002021-12-02T14:12:19.650-08:00I haven't used any Pelican pens, but they have...I haven't used any Pelican pens, but they have a good reputation. I tend to favour Fine or Extra Fine nibs for sketching.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-47595083695979576672021-12-02T12:01:29.340-08:002021-12-02T12:01:29.340-08:00Is the pelican 800 good for sketchingIs the pelican 800 good for sketchingJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640205147155240785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-35216660091628458872020-01-12T18:23:48.039-08:002020-01-12T18:23:48.039-08:00Definitely don't use India Ink in fountain pen...Definitely don't use India Ink in fountain pens - it contains Shellac which will clog the pen mechanism. I use De Atramentis Document Ink in all my fountain pens as it is waterproof, lightfast, mixable and, of course, fountain pen friendly. The Falcon is a fabulous nib - so versatile! I suggest the fine rather than the EF - it is still a lovely fine nib but smoother.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-74566722354725160082019-12-28T11:58:59.181-08:002019-12-28T11:58:59.181-08:00Hi.
I'm very likely ordering a pilot falcon in...Hi.<br />I'm very likely ordering a pilot falcon in the near future. I have been advised against using india ink in a fountain pen which is unfortunate as I like the blackness and waterproof nature of it.<br />Any insight?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177480496066398694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-75907057452899784242019-11-20T17:25:04.141-08:002019-11-20T17:25:04.141-08:00I haven't bought a Duke pen myself as they are...I haven't bought a Duke pen myself as they are very large in the hand and quite heavy. Although I have large hands, I don't find them comfortable. However, the Duke 551 Confucius Fude nib is very popular among my bent-pen loving friends! I've added an Amazon link to that in my post.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-21686458690138961802019-11-20T08:20:15.556-08:002019-11-20T08:20:15.556-08:00Which model of Duke pen do you use/like? I've ...Which model of Duke pen do you use/like? I've read about the 209 and also the Confucius.Alan Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196707260819193535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-32226767772006094142019-11-10T20:04:27.359-08:002019-11-10T20:04:27.359-08:00I know a lot of sketchers who love the Duke founta...I know a lot of sketchers who love the Duke fountain pen. Personally I find it heavy and fat in the hand, but I also prefer finer lines. Thanks for sharing :-)Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090185052147945835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-69049991039644524352019-11-08T15:50:07.498-08:002019-11-08T15:50:07.498-08:00Has anyone tried the Duke fountain pen? Its a chi...Has anyone tried the Duke fountain pen? Its a chinese pen. the nib has extreme flexibility<br />so you can go from a fine line to a broad line---almost like using a brush. In addition to <br />the flexible nib, it also has a strong fluid ink feed so that it is even more like a brush.<br />I've been using one for several years now--and as an illustrator I have to say its been my favorite pen. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791693660198080822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-70810912780105469862019-11-07T23:03:58.614-08:002019-11-07T23:03:58.614-08:00I knew that fountain pens are preffered for writin...I knew that <a href="https://www.kokuyocamlin.com/" rel="nofollow">fountain pens</a> are preffered for writing, I myself have used for writing, never knew ita used for drwaing too.. nice, thanks for sharing the blog.Radhikahttps://www.kokuyocamlin.com/product/fountain-pens-ink-28-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-50272974604865025712018-04-18T20:37:22.384-07:002018-04-18T20:37:22.384-07:00That doesn't sound like platinum carbon ink. I...That doesn't sound like platinum carbon ink. It normally dries quite quickly and is totally waterproof. Does it have 'carbon ink' written on the cartridge? It should. If it is correctly labelled, and still bleeds, I would try on different paper. If it still bleeds then I'd suggest it has the wrong ink in it! You can buy the cartridges in packets of 4 or you can get a converter for the Platinum pen and full that from bottled carbon ink, which is the more economical way to do it. You can even use a blunt syringe to empty the cartridge out and refill it with carbon ink. I hope you find a solution as you should have a very positive experience with the carbon pen and ink. <br />One other possibility - was it definitely the Platinum pen - there is also a Pilot desk pen. They look the same, but the ink that comes with that is certainly water soluble.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-4626475481055059412018-04-17T08:13:43.476-07:002018-04-17T08:13:43.476-07:00I recently got the PC Desk Pen and I am not having...I recently got the PC Desk Pen and I am not having much luck with it in terms of using it with watercolors. I may be using it wrong or perhaps got a bad ink cartridge but every time I apply even some light glazing of watercolor, my lines bleed and the ink does not appear to be waterproof. I have tried letting the ink dry for several mins but even with a light stroke with a water brush, the ink bleeds every time. Have you experienced anything like that with the Plat carbon ink cartridges that came with the pen?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647420106620650910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-6619006506586031552018-01-07T14:09:37.620-08:002018-01-07T14:09:37.620-08:00I have only used the Platinum carbon ink in the Pl...I have only used the Platinum carbon ink in the Platinum carbon pen and in a Platinum brush pen. I haven't chosen to use it in any other pen, though I have heard that others have successfully done so - perhaps with thicker nibs? The Platinum carbon pen (which is designed with a larger feed to deal with the carbon ink) is excellent though and it's nice to have the choice of cartridges or converter and bottled ink, since the carbon ink is available in both forms. I often just refill the cartridges from the bottle with a syringe.<br />Noodlers inks come in a range of colours and many people use them. I did, in a few Lamy pens, just for writing (though are few are waterproof snd can be used for sketching) but I found that the pens were getting eaten away somehow so I tend to avoid the Noodlers inks now. Once again, others have enjoyed them. <br />I think the De Atramantis Document inks were are quantum leap ahead for waterproof sketching inks - pigmented, lightfast and mixable - and am please to see that other brands are now producing inks for sketching. Sailor has some new colours that are waterproof, and so have other brands. It's nice to have choices!<br />Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-29620727556207146452018-01-05T05:52:52.662-08:002018-01-05T05:52:52.662-08:00Thank you for taking the time to respond and for y...Thank you for taking the time to respond and for your insight, Arlene and Jane. I will look in to the De Atrmentis inks (not very familiar with them). My readings on the platinum carbon ink is that one has to be very careful with fountain pens or it may damage the nib...what are thoughts with the noodled inks? Theses seem to be economical and safe (I think) with fountain pens but not sure if they have permanent ink. (Goal is to use with watercolour.) Best, SimaSimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011334265684452305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-57140978123197278062018-01-01T21:25:28.838-08:002018-01-01T21:25:28.838-08:00I think, from what you are saying, I'd be choo...I think, from what you are saying, I'd be choosing a very fine dip pen nib and ink. That way you an use the ink you wish as it won't damage the nib. With very gently pressure you can get very light lines. <br />My choice, since I have them, is my Sailor 1911 EF fountain pens - beautiful fine lines. But gold nibs are an expense.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-23049994329176411742018-01-01T20:55:25.724-08:002018-01-01T20:55:25.724-08:00Yes I recommend De Atramentis Document, as the reg...Yes I recommend De Atramentis Document, as the regular DA inks are not waterproof. I especially like them for the coloured ink - I love their Document Brown - and make my own greys using the brown and blue mixed together. If you search De Atramentis in the search section you'll find loads of mixing charts and more information.<br />I also like Platiunum Carbon Ink, but that is only available in black, and best in a Platinum carbon pen (which I have also written about).<br />I recently tried a Sailor ink - an interesting raw sienna sort of colour called Lion - which was very nearly waterproof.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-83890226483852866382018-01-01T12:39:52.215-08:002018-01-01T12:39:52.215-08:00I think she recommends the DeAtramentis Document i...I think she recommends the DeAtramentis Document inks. Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614226533493279115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-6590851798598605912017-12-31T10:34:22.216-08:002017-12-31T10:34:22.216-08:00I have a pilot namiki falcon fine nib. Do you have...I have a pilot namiki falcon fine nib. Do you have any recommendations on compatible waterproof inks? Simahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011334265684452305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-26387946059213027912017-08-29T06:39:09.942-07:002017-08-29T06:39:09.942-07:00Thank you Jane for this article . Of late I have ...Thank you Jane for this article . Of late I have become interested again using my fountain pens but for art not just writing so I have a lot to learn. I did buy myself a Lamy Safari with a fine nib and I really like it. I have been using my Twisbi which I really like and a beautiful Sheaffer Prelude white dot which I have had for around 20 years it is really lovely to write with. I realise that a fountain pen for sketching will be different than for just writing so I will read your article and take it all in. I also need to know which ink to use as well. SincerelyBellaBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043123393373848998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-33488829682250717752017-07-11T18:09:15.909-07:002017-07-11T18:09:15.909-07:00Ok, i got it. But may i then ask in general - what...Ok, i got it. But may i then ask in general - what would be your instrument of choice if you had the necessity of making the lightest and less saturated line possible having a bottle of a pitch black ink to use (without dilluting it in water)? Fineliners, dip pens, some specific rollerball pens with especially stiff balls, or something else i missed?Avalonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077234064826407635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-88032088277169621152017-07-11T13:04:51.445-07:002017-07-11T13:04:51.445-07:00Not really. One of th joys of fountain pens is the...Not really. One of th joys of fountain pens is the ink flow. Even I f you use a really fine nib, the ink should still flow in a nice though very fine line. I enjoy using fountain pens for lines but I also enjoy the surprising subtlety of sketching with a ballpoint.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-15643991862318645492017-07-11T06:49:20.275-07:002017-07-11T06:49:20.275-07:00Great article and blog!
But i've got a questi...Great article and blog!<br /><br />But i've got a question (sorry, my English isn't very good), is it possible with fountain pens to achieve the subtle halftones effect that ballpoint pens are capable of when you change the pressure? Are there any pressure sensitive fountain pens that let you get a significally less dark values on the stroke?Avalonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077234064826407635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-29774523337411070792017-06-16T04:30:01.871-07:002017-06-16T04:30:01.871-07:00I use the De Atramentis Black ink or brown or a gr...I use the De Atramentis Black ink or brown or a grey made from a mixture of the DA blue and brown inks.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-66431562774012598162017-06-16T02:54:16.961-07:002017-06-16T02:54:16.961-07:00Nice work. What brand black ink are you using in t...Nice work. What brand black ink are you using in the non-Platinum pens? Paul Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11111046740999084703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-62462444680637243292017-04-02T22:59:30.101-07:002017-04-02T22:59:30.101-07:00I don't know Waterman pens very well at all. T...I don't know Waterman pens very well at all. They are expensive and tend to be rather thick to hold, so it's not a brand that I am attracted to. If you want a pen to draw with, it wouldn't be my first choice as I love fine lines so prefer the Japanese pens. I'd suggest you go where you can actually try it out. See how it feels. There are Sailor and Pilot pens that I use that look similar, but are finer.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-82236855650646562742017-04-02T22:53:01.804-07:002017-04-02T22:53:01.804-07:00I have a whole bunch of Rotring Artpens. I am stil...I have a whole bunch of Rotring Artpens. I am stil quite happy with them. I was thinking of investing in a fine Waterman. Any advice? Thanks.sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384871467131349200noreply@blogger.com