Don't Just Tell Us About The Pen You're Using, *show* Us!

[carretera18]

Just got this one. Ink is Diamine Syrah.

 

 

 

 

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Amazing handwriting! Congrats for your new pen!

 

 

Amber -> Nice to see Inky back!

 

Ptero -> I always like to see your drawings. It's a pleasure to see!

 

Prvt. Toter -> Interesting pens in your collection.

 

Sinistral1 -> Nice vintage ink bottle and pen. I like your handwriting too.

moylek -> Congrats for your Parkr 61

attika89 -> Beautiful scketch!

ArnoldKelly -> Do not get discouraged because your writing is great!

Tringle -> greetings to your pacman

[carretera18]

 

I post about my new Parker 51 at my blog

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HKmS52ZPcn8/UvcF-ijhjWI/AAAAAAAAAk0/jnlTqlcToow/s1600/P51_final.JPG

[measond]

That's the point to Zentangle...ANYONE can do it! Because you're just drawing pre-determined patterns you don't have to be very "artistic" at the beginning. But, like anything else, the more you do it the better you get. Doing the demo videos on Youtube is how I got started as well, mrcharlie. The stuff from the official website are rather pricey. But there are TONS of books from other people on the subject of Zentangle. You can also sign up for their free newsletter which has new "official" designs from time to time.

 

I'm not associated with Zentangle in any way, shape, or form. I just really like the method and when I really like something, I love talking about it. Like fountain pens! LOL!

 

Waterman Lady Patricia Ink View, Montblanc Leonardo

[measond]

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Very nice. The patterns fit so well together.

[measond]

Just got this one. Ink is Diamine Syrah.

 

 

 

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/12316274903_5201a42be5_b.jpg

 

Beautiful pen. I'm drooling over that nib, gorgeous line variation. Did you get both from Richard Binder?

Your lovely handwriting absolutely sings with this combination of ink and pen.

[ArnoldKelly]

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Waterman Lady Patricia Ink View, Montblanc Leonardo

 

 

You're welcome...I guess? LOL!

[measond]

My first attempts at Zentangle. It's very addicting, fun and so relaxing. As I learn new patterns I'm sure I'll get better at this. One thing I noticed in the videos is that shading is done with pencil. To stay true to pen and ink I tried to shade with a pen but found that none of my nibs are fine enough (or maybe my touch isn't light enough) to render the shades without being over powering.

 

Pen used is Noodler's Ahab with Manhattan Blackest Black. Paper is a notebook I found at Staples that was manufactured in Brazil. It's fountain pen friendly for most but not all ink.

[mrcharlie]

Just got this one. Ink is Diamine Syrah.

 

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[ArnoldKelly]

My first attempts at Zentangle. It's very addicting, fun and so relaxing. As I learn new patterns I'm sure I'll get better at this. One thing I noticed in the videos is that shading is done with pencil. To stay true to pen and ink I tried to shade with a pen but found that none of my nibs are fine enough (or maybe my touch isn't light enough) to render the shades without being over powering.

 

Pen used is Noodler's Ahab with Manhattan Blackest Black. Paper is a notebook I found at Staples that was manufactured in Brazil. It's fountain pen friendly for most but not all ink.

 

Looks great! I think I've created a monster. LOL!

[Pterodactylus]

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Did you mention piggies?

 

 

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(Serwex MB - flex EMF ..... ESS Registrars Blue/Black)

(Waterman 52V ..... Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrün)

(Pegasus 2/0 Red Sable)

(Staedtler Retro 0.5 - 3H)

(Parker 45 Flighter - F ..... Rohrer & Klingner Leipziger Schwarz)

(Pelikan 140 - OF ..... Rohrer & Klingner Blu Mare)

(Montblanc 344 - OB ..... Rohrer & Klingner Helianthus)

(Diamine Poppy Red)

Edited February 10, 2014 by Pterodactylus

[measond]

Ptero..I can't believe you do all that blending with such a thin brush.

That pig is a riot, LOL.

[measond]

 

Looks great! I think I've created a monster. LOL!

Not at all, you just pointed me into the right direction. This sort of stuff is right up my alley, I just needed proper guidance. It's a great outlet for someone that can't draw and an excellent excuse to play with fountain pens. It's also a good way to use that growing collection of ink

[tringle]

 

Parker did not want to look at the camera. He is shy.

 

 

The bulldog pen holder.

 

[Pterodactylus]

Ptero..I can't believe you do all that blending with such a thin brush.

That pig is a riot, LOL.

Thanks

 

Yes I do, so it takes a while, till now never tried something bigger.

It gives me good control not to cross edges but makes it difficult to make bigger areas homogeneously.

And of course it is slow.

I use it in that way, to have the Brush in my left hand and the FP in my right hand.

 

I'm beginner and autodidact so for me it would be very interesting to see which brushes and techniques other people use.

 

So, Attlila, Tas, Plistumi, Prvt. Toter, Finalist..... which brushes do you use and how do you work?

Edited February 10, 2014 by Pterodactylus

[Tas]

I use one of these Pentel Water Brushes:

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_pentel.jpg

 

I was originally worried that they would retain the ink colour and transfer it but, being synthetic, any residual colour washes off in just a couple of strokes on clean paper. They are really handy, totally portable and mine has lasted for nearly two years.

 

Love them!

Edited February 10, 2014 by Tas

[Pterodactylus]

Thanks for the info, I think I will also get one of these.

Edited February 10, 2014 by Pterodactylus

[Tas]

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So, Attlila, Tas, Plistumi, Prvt. Toter, Finalist..... which brushes do you use and how do you work?

 

[blindwally]

Noodler's Ahab - Ivory Darkness - with a juicy Knox K35 "B" nib

Edited February 10, 2014 by blindwally

[Pterodactylus]

Wow, great response I love your cave man.

Thanks a lot.

Maybe you should try a brush some time, splashing with water can be also a lot of fun.