Why are dip pens popular among artists when we have many modern alternatives? Dip pens are very responsive to pressure and are a fun tool for different line weights, helping you create striking drawings. Have you used dip pens before? What have you learnt that others could benefit from?

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@drawingwithpri

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

My first dip pen was a really battered old one covered in dried up ink from my grandfather that somehow ended up with my mom’s art supplies and then I “borrowed it” to try it. I gave up pretty quickly when it didn’t work properly😂 then we moved house after a few years and it turned up again while we were unpacking. Thought I’d give it another go but this time, I soaked it in rubbing alcohol for days and cleaned it until it looked brand new! I also bought myself some acrylic ink because my mom’s inks had gone bad. I still use it even now. It’s honestly one of my favourite nibs and definitely my favourite nib holder! The nib has a little bit of flex but is a lot stiffer than the rest of my nibs so it’s great for fine details and shakey hand days where I need to put more pressure to avoid wobbly lines 😂❤️

Thank you for all the useful information!

Awesome video. Excellent practical advice. Thanks

@drawingwithpri

3 ай бұрын

Very welcome! Thanks.

I’m glad you popped up! Great information! New subscriber!

@drawingwithpri

3 ай бұрын

Welcome... and Thank you.

Hello, I've just got back into using dip pens after years of mainly using digital art. Thank you so much for the very helpful video!

@drawingwithpri

3 ай бұрын

I used to primarly be a digital artist too. Its good to get back to the traditional stuff.

Very informative video! I found it super helpful! 🙂

@drawingwithpri

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow you need more subs honestly, great effort to make quality content! Earned a new sub Keep up the grind bless you 🙏

@drawingwithpri

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub and the encouragement!

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I love using dip pens, it helps me draw more loosely, I like to add watercolor afterwards, what paper would you recomend for this. thank you

@drawingwithpri

2 ай бұрын

I would recomend smooth bristol paper or hot press watercolour paper. They both work well with dip pens. :)

And you get to choose your ink with dip pens. I use Higgins India ink because it’s waterproof and dark. Way better than Speedball

@drawingwithpri

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to try it.

Question for you: I have W&N Indian Ink, does the ink ever get too think or dry out too much, how do you manage this?

@drawingwithpri

3 ай бұрын

I find that if my ink has dried it's probably because I did not screw on the cap properly. Or the cap was full with dried ink and did not close properly - try giving your cap a rise sometimes. Other than that, ink has a shelf life as well, if left unused, it gets thick and gunky.

I don’t draw but I use dip pens when I write. I use a Pilot iro-utsushi dip pen with a medium writing nib. I don’t know why but it’s just hilariously fun to write with a dip pen. 🤣😁

@drawingwithpri

3 ай бұрын

I love the varition in line weight!

hi, could you provide me the link to buy this Nib and Holder?

@drawingwithpri

9 ай бұрын

Here you go! www.amazon.com.au/Tachikawa-Comic-Holder-Chrome-PG-6C-C-K/dp/B01AT9X67K/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3JM5TRVI9YQ46&keywords=g%2Bnibs%2Banime%2Bdrawing&qid=1692507037&s=books&sprefix=g%2Bnibs%2Banime%2Bdrawi%2Cstripbooks%2C393&sr=1-6&th=1

What is the price of pen

@drawingwithpri

Ай бұрын

Here is the link to the pen - www.amazon.com.au/Tachikawa-Comic-Holder-Chrome-PG-6C-C-K/dp/B01AT9X67K/ref=asc_df_B01AT9X67K/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341744987241&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2668250398127338097&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070592&hvtargid=pla-362020390696&mcid=c5cb51705d443a32920d6835a928637d&th=1

Dip pen need hard work fountain pen is best

@drawingwithpri

2 ай бұрын

Dip pens are more challenging to work with. For me, I guess that's part of the charm.

@Chris-fh3db

Ай бұрын

Fountain pen ink is not typically waterproof.

@LovinglyLaLa

Ай бұрын

@@drawingwithpriSame!

@samasamah

Ай бұрын

You can try glass dip pens that are less complicated