Suggestions For A Good Fountain Pen For Drawing?

[InkNoddleDoodler]

I have had a Nemosine demonstrator for about a year now, and while I love the pen, it writes pretty thick and is more suited for writing than drawing. I've also tried out my friend's noodlers ahab, which had more finer lines but was still just a little too thick for me. I was wondering if I could get some suggestions.. I'm still a fountain pen noob :s

 

It'd be perfect if the fountain pen

1) writes very fine (maybe something from Japan?)

2) works well with noodlers ink bulletproof

3) and also it'd be great if the pen wasn't too pricey (less than 25$....) because I'm a student and I'm broke

 

Really does not care about the design as long as it's simple

 

sorry about the pickiness... Thank you so much!!!!!!

 

 

and here's one of my drawings, just to show what kind of art I do with ink

Edited April 15, 2015 by InkNoddleDoodler

[Feanaaro]

Pilot Penmanships are very cheap (<10$), have a Japanese EF nibs, which is basically a needlepoint, and have an ergonomic grip, which may or may not be helpful for drawing, depending how you like to hold your pen. You can buy them online almost everywhere, and probably in many well-furnished stationery stores.

The Platinum Preppy is even cheaper, and now is also comes with a EF option, in addition to the F. It's much shorter tough, which depending on how large your hands are could be a minus.

[Kataphract]

The Penmanship is an inexpensive EF - flyweight, "ergonomic" (triangular) grip. If you hate the actual pen (for me, that same flyweight and triangular grip), you can always swap out the nib into a rather large number of other inexpensive Pilot pens that don't offer the EF nib. The Pilot Metropolitan, which comes with a converter ( the Penmanship accepts the con 20 and 50, but doesn't come with one), can be bought with a fine nib, which is equivalent to a European EF, has a more substantial metal body. More traditionally round, though a pronounced step between the section and barrel. About $15, which is close to what you are going to pay for a Penmanship with converter.

 

Now, there is a certain amount of variation between nibs, but my Preppy is horribly scratchy, and my Metro is incredibly smooth. I'd much rather draw with the Metro (the medium nib is even smoother, but I like a finer nib when drawing). All of these are "nails" with little to no line variation but it's either spend outside of your budget or go the classic dip nib route if you want that since you have already crossed Noodler off the list.

 

My Pilots have no problem with Noodler's "bulletproof" black, beyond I'd recommend De Atramentis Document Ink over it if you want waterproof.

[andymcc]

Great drawing, has a classic pen drawing feel like Arthur Guptill shows in his book

 

I use all my pens for drawing but use cheap pens for carrying outside, like you I favour very fine nibs.

You could get a Kaweco Sport with an EF nib, my favourite Kaweco though is the Lilliput but that's around £40. I set the nibs up to write dry which gives you hairline fine lines but also allows expressive strokes as a little pressure lays more ink so give line variation.

 

I also use a Platinum PTL5000 EF, it's an Asian pen so very fine and has a gold nib that has a little flex too but is possibly out of your budget. The Platinum Cool has a similar nib but steel and is cheaper.

 

Another cheap option is the Pilot 78G, the fine I have is very fine, you can get 3 for around £20 so they're well within your budget and they're well built pens that look and feel better than their price. For your budget and requirements I think this is probably your best option

Edited April 15, 2015 by andymcc

[unigami]

I'd suggest trying a Noodler's Nib Creaper flex pen.

 

You can get a fine to bold line from the same pen. It is inexpensive, a perfect size for drawing, and easy to clean.

[Intellidepth]

Did you try the Ahab upside down (hint)?

 

Japanese pens will definitely give you finer lines.

[Sasha Royale]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Hero-266-Metal-Durable-Fountain-Pen-Students-Office-/331450138756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2bf7c084

 

I just received a 10-pack of these to give to my nephew "ink sketcher". I expect 75% good pens, from

my experience with such products. Good flow. Fine point. Diameter comparable to a wooden pencil.

Ink capacity is quite low, but, then, nephew draws leisurely.

 

Small risk. You can always stick them into a flower pot to support seedlings.

[j.a.j.]

You did not ask about inks but i can't resist the temptation of suggesting Platinum's Carbon Black ink if you are not yet familiar with it. It's water resistant and very nice if you like easily gliding nibs :-)

 

+1 for Penmanship's EF nib. The F on 78g or Prera is nice too and easier to align with any loupe.

[Feanaaro]

Noodler's pens nibs are notoriously finicky though, if he does not want to fiddle with his, I would not recommend a Nib Creaper (also, while not very consistent, usually that nib is not thin as much as it is dry, if you adjust it for a more normal flow, the line is no longer particularly fine, certainly not as fine as a Japanese F or EF)

[BobR]

The Pilot 78g is a wonderful choice. You might also consider the Sailor High Ace, which is closer to $15 to $20. It has a smooth fine point with a little bit of springiness. The pen itself isn't much to look at though.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I have had a Nemosine demonstrator for about a year now, and while I love the pen, it writes pretty thick and is more suited for writing than drawing. I've also tried out my friend's noodlers ahab, which had more finer lines but was still just a little too thick for me. I was wondering if I could get some suggestions.. I'm still a fountain pen noob :s

 

It'd be perfect if the fountain pen

1) writes very fine (maybe something from Japan?)

2) works well with noodlers ink bulletproof

3) and also it'd be great if the pen wasn't too pricey (less than 25$....) because I'm a student and I'm broke

 

Really does not care about the design as long as it's simple

 

sorry about the pickiness... Thank you so much!!!!!!

 

 

and here's one of my drawings, just to show what kind of art I do with ink

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Love your drawing. Sketching was how I came to fountain pens.

 

What nib is in your demonstrator? Is the Nemo's EF not fine enough for you?

 

And yes, Japanese Fines are finer. Sailor's Clear Candy with its fine nib is lightweight and under $20. I have one, and it's very smooth for such a fine nib.

Edited April 15, 2015 by Sailor Kenshin

[pyramidValley]

Side question: How long did that drawing take you?

[inkstainedruth]

Great drawing.

I have a couple of pens that would do well for drawing with. One is a Rotring Artpen with an EF nib, and works great for fine work but is something of a nail. The other is a Pelikan M400 with a springy and wet F nib, which I think will be very expressive.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[linearM]

I use a Noodler's pen for my drawings. I can use the back side of the pen nib for very very fine lines. You can check out a couple of my drawings on The Write Stuff, pen art gallery. The pen I use is an Ahab I believe. I use Noodler's Kiowa Pecan ink most of the time.

[ink-syringe]

Sheaffer conical nibs Can have crazy fine points and be very precise. Because the nib is a cone it is a lot like using a pencil. Bit more than your price but a fantastic fountain pen for drawing. Touchdowns and snorkels.

[foamy]

Love your drawing. Sketching was how I came to fountain pens.

 

What nib is in your demonstrator? Is the Nemo's EF not fine enough for you?

 

And yes, Japanese Fines are finer. Sailor's Clear Candy with its fine nib is lightweight and under $20. I have one, and it's very smooth for such a fine nib.

Sailor Clear Candy. Inexpensive and is a great drawing pen. I have two; F and F-M. I also have a couple of Rotring Art Pens. I like the long dip pen style, but still prefer the CC's.

 

Real nice drawing you've shown for an example. The CC's are very good for that sorta thing. An Ahab is nice, but for me, unpredictable—though, it would be a good quick sketcher.

 

The CC's will work well for what you've shown. I save the cartridges to put whatever ink I want in them.

Edited April 16, 2015 by foamy

[UDog]

It's expensive but the Pilot (742 or 912) with PO nib is quite possibly the finest nib pen that handles Noodler's ink well.

[GeneralSynopsis]

Manuscript Scribe EF