So after some worry I decided to ink with the good old Koh I Noor Rapidograph. A tool I've struggled with in the past. I tried using Rapiographs while in college but I insisted in using the ink I had used for my crowquills, FW Speedball Acrylic India ink, which was too thick for the technical pen, too thick sometimes for the dip pens, and it would clog within moments of use. This time around I'm using Rapidograph ink which flows really smoothly from the pen. I'm on the second page and it's going great. I can sit there for ages and no pen dipping or burnt out Micron markers.
Above is panel one from page two, I'm hoping to be well into page three by tonight.
5 Comments on The Right Pen, last added: 11/25/2010
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Nice line work, Eric!
Is the waterproof ink hard to clean out of the nib after use?
Your inking is beautiful! Love the little nails.
Thanks Jeanie! I've only been using this pen for about 3 or 4 days now and it's been problem free. My understanding is that if it's in constant use it actually requires less cleaning, as it doesn't have time to dry when it's always drawing. There's a Rapidograph cleaning solution that you immerse parts in once a month and I've been dipping the tip in periodically hoping that that keeps it clear. I'll update my progress with it. I used it years ago and really struggled with it but it's been great thus far.
Thanks so much Ben! GREAT interview on MTV! I can't wait for your book!
I've been using the Micron pens for a bit, I'm ok with them but they aren't as black as I'd like. I used to only use nibs, but in my renewed effort to do more inks I've turned to pens. I might have to try the Rapidograph pens, I've been looking at a few options.
Great art as usual too!
Thanks Russel! I really recommend the rapidograph, it's expensive but cheaper than a pile of Microns.