DIP PENS 101 (Why do artists still use them?)
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Oml yes ikr!? XDDD
Ohgh that feel with dip pen tip just priceless. Great for Meditative drawing.
I have dip pens and can confirm
I use them because they're more fine than fountain pens and because fineliners are absolutely awful. The felt tips cause lines to have a fuzziness to them that look horrible when scanned into the computer. Dip pens may be a pain sometimes but once you get used to them they produce some of the most crisp lines imaginable.
>Why do artists still use them?
Because it DIP PENS on the occasion
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When I was in school we were forced to use similar pens, just the ink was in the pen holder instead and you didn't have to dip it into ink! I have no idea why we had to use them! But we could use normal pens once we were in higher classes! It was still fun to experiment with different nibs that you could exchange!
You mean fountain pens :)
Yes!
+makoccino Yeah, for some reason they are also used a lot in my highschool (even the younger kids from the joined middle school use them). Though we are allowed to use most any pen, but on tests/exams it's either ballpoint pens or fountain pens. We all prefer the fountain ones because they are actually erasable (but only once), compared to ballpoint pens which you can't erase at all. Plus, they are relatively inexpensive, as 100 pieces of the ink usually cost max ~5€ (sadly the multicolored ones are non-erasable and cost a bit more)
Damn, you were using a pen that could have the capability to be thousands of dollars.
makoccino sorry to say that but what ur describing isn’t meant to be used as a drawing tool and therefore it feels completely different and is just shitty for drawing ( forgot the name , only now it in german)
So it seems like I forgot to include the most important: How to use the dip pen.
It's in the name, literally just *dip* the *pen* into your ink and you're good to go.
P.S. thanks for 100k everyone!
MyPetiteCakes can you do different videos like oil paint 101, acrylic paint 101, chalk pastel 101.. etc :)
+Loli Lilo I was thinking the same thing!
Chalk pastel 101 :)
I love this pen 😍
MyPetiteCakes thanks for sharing this is useful :3 and I love using dip pens.
The ink is blacker and more opaque than the micron, also the lines can be thick and thin vs the microns. Microns are fast and great for sketching, the dip pens are more like a paintbrush perfect for a final inked image. Smoother Bristol board works great for dip pen drawing or the microns. Alcohol will clean the oil off the nibs too.
Vellum Bristol paper is great, nice and smooth, and depending on the ink you use (I use either Higgins "Black magic" for writing or Deleter Black 4 for illustration (it's got a little black cat on it)) the inkwell ink will also be waterproof, alcohol proof/resistant, and (for some more than others) will resist having the pencil underneath get erased while still staying strong and dark and not get faded lines while erasing the pencil sketch underneath, which microns can struggle with at times and fade a bit. Deleter Black 4 is the best ink I've used, waterproof, alcohol proof, super black, and super erase resistant.
because its classy as fuck
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My great-great aunt was an art teacher, and I have a couple of her dip-pens, so they're almost antique. I think it's important to learn a traditional technique like this and not always rely on modern tools that are designed to 'make it easy.' It doesn't matter if the results aren't perfect, you learn just by trying, and I love the feeling of being connected somehow to history.
reject modernity, embrace tradition
@@ubelmensch then y are u on youtube or have internet
@@ubelmensch No, I don't think I will
The cool thing about traditional materials is that they’re very intuitive precisely because they’re low tech, so they can free your mind a little bit.
I 'played' with dip pens belonging to my mother when I was about twelve years old and really loved them. I don't know why I didn't keep up with them but recently came across the set again while clearing out my Mom's condo-we're now talking almost 50 years later! I took them home with me , have bought some inks and am looking forward to 'playing' with them again. There is something so heartwarming about bringing a traditional art form forward from generation to generation. I only wish I had asked my mother more questions about how she had first learned to use the pens, where her set came from, what art she created with them...
Ahh still weird doing voiceovers but here's a very requested video!
I love your voice!
MyPetiteCakes you have a great voice ^.^
MyPetiteCakes your voice over videos are the best! :D
You have an extremely pleasant voice
I LOVE YOUR VOICE! KEEP SPEAKING!
Beginner artists, please don't be hesitant to try dip pens just because you find regular pens cheaper! After you buy 3-4 nibs (I tape them to a pencil without buying a nib holder because I am cheap) and some ink, you are all set to go. Ink lasts for a very long time and it's very fun to experiment with.
Thank you for your tips on tape the nip to a pencil.
That's really resourceful!
We have synthesizers now... why play musical instruments? It's a bit facetious, but a very accurate comparison. Quill pens, or "dip" pens, produce lively lines with a great deal of character. Like playing music on real acoustic instruments will never be 'outdated', likewise, the quill pen will never be completely replaced as an artist's tool.
super interesting Video. thank you for that! it makes me wanting to use my dip pens more often :)
Holy cow, that's really inexpensive. I've been using Microns, but I'll have to give this technique a shot. As a side note, your voiceovers are well done. You're very concise and articulate, which are rare qualities on CZcams. :)
Don't.
I love my dip pens! One of my favorite tools to use. I just want to add, make sure to also clean the top or opening of the pen holder, and let it dry with the opening facing downward so any excess water/ink can drain out. Sometimes you may accidentally get ink into the hole. Which can make it harder to insert and remove the nib if the ink dries inside, as well as it getting gunky in general.
Also make sure you buy the right pen holder for the nib you want to use, some are made specifically for smaller or bigger nibs.
Thanks for the video. :)
when I attempt to do calligraphy, my nib starts making a scratchy sound. *gives up*
elainecheer13 it could be that the paper is too rough
Amy Play Thanks for the reminder, it could be because I was using cold pressed paper
Yes! I just came here to comment this. I am a professional calligrapher and if it's scratching and it works fine then it's no biggie, but if you feel like it's having trouble flowing or it's catching in the paper, the angle is the most likely suspect! You might try an oblique pen if you haven't already, to help achieve that angle, but it's really about playing around with it until you get the muscle memory for where it is.
U need to clean ur nib with alcohol first so the protective oil goes off the nib
That’s normal for dip pens
From what i can tell, she has a Hiro 41 and Hiro 40 nib. She uses the Hiro 41 when she writes out the ink colors she uses. The Hiro 40 she uses whn she wants thick bold lines. I find personally that the Hiro 40 has alot of personality and is alot of fun for cartooning. The other nib she uses in the video is the Zebra G, a very popular nib with manga artists. The G nib was uses in the beginning writing CZcams in pink, and i think at the end with the illustration.
Hope this helps!
sorry for the misspellings, im dyslexic XD
Thank you! :D
Thank you!
I love how educational your videos are now
That cursive, I can't even write the capital letter B..
sameeee
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takes practice!
Capital B is hard
The Mighty Tree Me and you both bud... Me and you both....
Fantastic video! Beautifully shot and the subject was well covered. Thanks!
I got the 4th from left to right at 1:15 and a wooden holder, and a 20ml bottle of ink for a total of 3 dollars from the local art supply store. 20 ml ink last a lot. Very inexpensive and fun. I use my set for calligraphy, sketching, inking. I recommend drawing over newspaper or some other protective paper or surface for when you accidentally spill the bottle or drop your pen. Also don't leave the open bottle next to your computer mouse.
don't tell me you spilled ink on your mouse D:
thanks
I just picked up my first dip pen and I love the feel, sound and the intentional nature of using it. Can't wait to buy ALL of the ink.
I started to use dip pens almost a year ago and I'm so happy I did! It became one of my favorite mediums to create art with
I wish I lived in a world run by people as calm, composed, soft-spoken, gentle, and kind as you >.
I like how they're less wasteful than fineliners, and find i have more control with them
Her voice is soooooo relaxing
i just ordered the one specifically for manga drawings..soo excited..i never thought this day would come..
you are amazing!! the way you film and edit as well, seriously better than some big budget projects I've seen- just every shot was like a piece of art, you've always been like that though even in your polymer clay tutorials, I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate the effort you go to in your videos! your tips are helpful and make me excited to experiment!
Really awesome and helpful video! What camera do you use? Thank you! c:
Literally the most helpful vid I have found by far
Thank you for explaining preparation of nib - mine didn't work too well, your tips helped the ink flow as it should. I learned something new, and much more. Will be using mine more in class I just started taking. Happy girl !
Thank you, I have wanted one of these but have held off because I have too many other projects to do aside from not knowing all I would need to get started. Your video did a great job covering information for beginners like me..!
Loved the video! So informative. May consider getting some materials for myself.
Your voice 💕 it's so calming
Dip pens are so fun to use. The lines feel more natural and dynamic.
I could watch you draw for hours! Beautiful
This is so informative, also I would love to see a video on your favourite inks. I've been wanting to try colored ink so I would love that :)
I am so glad I subscribed to this channel!
I know this video is two years old, but thanks for it anyway. Today I found this dip pen in my granddad's house, he told me he found it a couple of months ago, it only has one nib, which was already inside the pen, and the pen holder is made of silver! He said I could have it if I wanted, so I'm in the process of cleaning it right now. It was in a pretty bad condition, the pen holder didn't even look silver, but now I can see it starting to shine. I can't wait for my mum to buy me some extra nibs and some ink so that I can start using it. Again, thanks for the informative video!
I absolutely love dip pens, and glass pens! There's this certain style of linearting and shading you can achieve with them that I can't really replicate via Microns.
I'm so glad to have found your channel! so many interesting and professional things! 💚💛💜💙
I love your voice overs! This video is really helpful ^_^
Ur voice sounds so professional and this video taught me more about dip pens then my high school art teacher ever did
I love using dip pens, but I had a lot of trouble with them. These tips are extremely helpful!! Thank you!!
do they bleed a lot? also what color ink did you draw the bee and puppycat drawing? is it just sepia?
Irene Wang It depends on what type of paper you're using it on.
Irene Wang I'm guessing you're talking about the drawing at the end haha. I put some brown watercolor on my dip pen and lined it with that. And Jess Metcalfe is right, the ink bleeds depending on what paper you're using
so what exactly do dip pens have over fountain pens? other than the easier colour changes and the difference in price, of course.
Flexibility and the ability to use waterproof inks that would clog a fountain pen.
I went and bought a beginner set today. The flex is unreal!
This is the best intro to dip pens video thus far. THANKS!
I grew up in France in the fifties and we had to use a pen and nib which we dipped in an ink well. What a mess we made in first grade. Our fingers were covered with ink. When ball points came, it was so liberating. I still use the nib for art project. Great video!
the 8 dollar set with the eraser, I got it in China before and it only cost less than 2 dollar, so its cheap made, better stick with speedball instead.
Bee and puppycat!
I SAW THAT
I saw dat on 2k18 xD
Vellum is a great medium to draw on with the dip pens the only thing is it takes a little bit longer to dry so watch your hand when you’re leaning it on the paper or brushing it across that you just used on vellum because it will get smudged around if you are not careful. Thank you for doing these videos I really love them
great video , i found i went back to the dipping of nibs for these reasons on my designs and storyboards,. Love how you show in your titles the physics of the ink itself having immense beauty, showing that Brownian motion ( the motion of atoms giggle the gold flakes) and fluid dynamics too.
"Brittle and flexible", do you even science, bro?
I think what she meant is that it will be able to bend more easily than it should, and when it bends, it could break. But I see what you mean :)
Yeah.
Becomes Hard but also more soft and also flexible and also more bendy and stronger
joseph johnson
What?
Majestic Hotdog and then it breaks
I would really want to try out dip pens, but I'm so worried I'm not gonna be comfortable with them! xD Seems kinda silly, doesn't it?
I fele the same way :P
*feel
+AwesomeMaddy 1 (Enya Dragon) At first, I was thinking the same thing.
But when I got them, it was pretty easy to adjust to, despite being left handed. The way you hold them is like a brush to really be able to apply pressure and vice versa.
+AwesomeMaddy 1 Hey, as an artist, you gotta learn. Buy a cheap one and try it out. If you don't like, then you don't like it, if you get into the feel of it, cool! Now you know :3
But you won't learn anything if you don't go out of your comfort zone.
+Ashcat I'm also left handed and i found fountain pens to be so much better than ballpoint pens even though they're "not recommended" for left handers. Although i have tried a few dip pens and they are way too light for me, i might try one of those nice glass ones if i can find someone who sells them here though
Thank you so much for making this video! I really like calligraphy and fashion illustrations, and trying to somehow incorporate both using dip pens. Anyway, have a nice day and enjoy drawing.
i got inspired by this video and went out and got a dip pen. it feels really nice to use it for some reason lol, like i feel like i should write a letter on old paper and put it in a bottle, metaphorically describing my feelings of collecting something warm and nice.
do you use a calligraphic ink to use the dip pens, or you use any kind of ink?
+Listya Ari I use any kind of ink really haha. If i'm working with watercolors though I'll usually use waterproof ink.
+Listya Ari Calligraphy ink is thicker than inks like fountain, making it hold onto the pen longer. Thinner inks flow off fast, giving you less control and necessitating more dips.
+Karen Daniel oh i see.. then what about watercolor inks/drawing inks? there are a tranclucent one and opaque one. does the consistency same as the fountain pen ink?
I'm also new to this. I actually just bought my first holder and a couple of nibs awhile ago. So, goodluck to us :)
+Crestie Rina Blakely hahaha yeah, goodluck! \:D/
Im in indonesia and in here is about IDR 200.000,- or 20$
Ada kok yang harganya murah + bagus kualitasnya. Cari aja Jinhao X750, harganya sekitaran 70k-100k, terus nibnya bisa diganti ke Zebra G.
This was the most relaxing video I've ever watched. Beautiful soothing voice, perfect music, just really nice. I was Stressing over my math homework and your video was my procrastination.
I've just recently started using dip pens and this video was amazing and just the thing I needed to help me. I tried a while ago to use some of my mind but forgot to clean then and ended up having to spend about half a day rubbing the ink off, I won't be making that mistake again.
Thank you for such an informative video, I've liked it and now subscribed to you.
STUPID QUESTION RIGHT HERE: what's the type of paper that she draw on the girl with the bee shirt?
ANOTHER STUPID QUESTION: is the question above grammatically correct?
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She used watercolour paper. :)
And it's not grammatically correct. I guess a better way of phrasing the sentence would be like this: "What is the paper used for the drawing of the girl with the bee shirt?"
I didn't get the best marks for English, but this should be okay. :333
What is the type of paper*
Yan Wong THANK YOU
although, seeing as "What's" a contraction of "What is," what you wrote was perfectly acceptable
"crys in left hander"
I’m also left handed and have just ordered a load of supplies for ink drawing. I’m hoping the “left handed smudge” isn’t going to be a problem.
Laurel Reef Draw from right to left, problem solved. Luckily us artists don't have to draw in the same way we write.
Laurel Reef Draw from right to left, problem solved. Luckily us artists don't have to draw in the same way we write.
EXCELLENT video! I was reading through an art book and it was going through different mediums and mentioned a "stylograph". A quick search on youtube of the word brought me to your video and I'm really glad it did! I'm normally strictly a pencil artist (realism), but want to branch out into ink pens not only because of how beautiful I think the medium is, but because I used to draw alot of cartoons growing up and want to try my hand at comic book style drawing.
I know now where to come for questions when I actually decide to make my purchase! (And what and where to purchase!) Thank you!
they write so elegantly😍
The word nib is so funny
Hailey Josephine yea, right. say it to yourself about 8 times it will sound more weird to you.
i know, i like to repeat NIB when i'm alone
Hailey Josephine nibble
TALK LOUDER
i need to turn on full volume to hear u :(
your videos are so soothing, I also really get inspired by your art, I hope you never stop!
Really enjoyed your short presentation on dip pens, finding your explanation perfect for one who is entertaining getting into using what many consider near obsolete. Dip pens are as near idea as one can hope to get, since they permit versatility and hard wearing tips that compliment most peoples drawing style without being overly specialized or finicky to use. Thank you for your efforts. Hope more will entertain trying steel dip pens in their work for future drawings.
I bought one on a convent. Sure there were expensive ones (fancy holders, a few different nibs) but I found a really cheap one that's just a nib attached to a nicely painted Chinese food sick. I thiught I could go fancy calligraphy with it but turned out it's rather stiff and was tearing paper when I pressed too hard to make a thick line. So I put it away and it was unused, looking nice on my shelf. I re-discovered it when I decided to do the Inktober challenge this year. It's really cool to draw with, especially that for drawing I preffer thin lines!
Ever since I started using dip pens, I can't stop. It is my favourite tool now lol
Great introduction. You kept it simple and answered most of my questions. Time to draw!
One of my favorite videos on dip pens!
Excellent video! Answered most of my questions and the production quality is fantastic! Thank you! I’m going to go check out more of your videos!
dip pens bring me back memories of primary school. Pencils or ballpoint pens were not allowed, all the kids had their fingers and paper covered in ink.. such a mess lol
I have played around with fountain pens for drawing before, as well as dip pens. Though I must say I enjoy my fountain pens more because of how smooth they are, with my only gripe is the incredible stiffness of my "flex" nibs
Since watching this video when it was uploaded I had been itching to try using a dip pen. Then when I started my uni course and took a wander around the supply shop I spotted some dip pens and bought one to try (they're cheap and you can't change the nib) and.. I have to say I'm in love with drawing with them!! The pens from the supply shop didn't last long due to my inexperience and the cheapness of the nib, BUT I ordered myself a set and am excited to practice so much more with them! So, long story short, thank you so so much for introducing me to the wonderful world of dip pens ^.^
this is exactly what I needed it's currently inktober and it seems everyone is using them and I was really curious so this video was perfect thanks
I use it because I love the texture and its weird that I love how the black comes out. One of my favorite colors is black.
your voice is really calming :') i'm looking to start out ink drawing for inktober and this really helped, thanks!
One thing I discovered about dip pen's that haunts me to this day is that if you make your own ink, always use soot, most other recipes for plant based inks tend to have salt or vinegar, and if you fail to wash you nibs after using them, they get rusty beyond repair, something I learned the hard way. Also, when making ink with soot, the best way to get soot is to clean out an oil lamp, or just hold a bowl over one. Crushed up charcoal won't work well, another lesson I learned.
love dip pens, really fun to draw with!!
ahhh yess!i waited so long for you to upload a video,and here is another video!!!thank you!!!
Those nib holders are gorgeous! I've been rocking a tachikawa T-25 for about 5 years now.
I'm not even that interested in art but I love your channel because of your video style! It's really professional and honestly so beautiful, hope to see more:):)
Lucy Chan Haha thank you!
Ohh I learned this at school actually. I really want to buy pens like that, because they are actually really fun to use!
I was at Hobby Lobby and picked up the bamboo dip pen set to just try. I was very surprised at how good it was for just a sharpened stick!
Totally unrelated to dip pens, but when i first saw this video, it was also the first time i saw characters from bee and puppycat. Now bee and puppycat is my favourite show, so thank you for kind of introducing me to it!
I like the variety of lines and the freedoms of colors. I can create a large variety of art types. Almost anything that comes to mind if I have a couple fine paint brushes in my kit and some water bottle caps to mix ink colors for the perfect shades.
I think I'm going to try making some custom nibs soon just to get some unique styles on my calligraphy.
I bought a speedball set and I won't go back to ordinary pens or colored pencils i just love the feeling I get when i write or draw
Thank you! Inherited a few old dip pens & wasn’t sure how to use them.
You have great info! 👍🏼😊
thank you for the information!! I have just started using dip pens for drawing and needed some more info :)
i love your channel so much. like seriously youve inspired me to be so much more artistic and because of you i am doing whatever it takes to improve. i found you on your art instagram and i freaked when i found out you had a youtube channel. every one of your videos are so educational, zen, and best of all inspiring :) if i had money i would totally support your patreon and i cant wait to see more of your videos! have a nice day :")
mariana Thank you so much for your support! :)
Best informative Nib video! Infomative, on topic and, not too much or too little. Thanks so much!
Awesome video!! very informative! I've never tried dip pens but I loved the way it looks!
Other tips for ink.
1. If you buy speedball, clean the lid and the rim so it doesn't harden. I can't open mine and it's still full.
2. Higgins ink works well but now for watercolors. It doesn't dry fast and the water will make the painting look bad. It works well for calligraphy and outlining for markers (like copies and prismacolor) though.
I love dip pens. They're very therapeutic to use. :)
Just what I needed to learn about dip pens before buying. Thanks! Your artworks are seriously inspiring ❤️
I actually got a pen holder that has a feather on it so it looks like an old quill pen, I got it as a starter set that came with the pen/nib holder, two nibs, ink, inkwell with built in pen holder for the pen, blotter, blotter paper, some sealing wax, a wax stamp, some envelopes, and some old fashioned writing paper..it was pretty pricey but worth the money. I got this about...4-5 years ago.
This is an amazingly detailed and simple video, you explained and answered everything that I had a question about. Nicely done, you've earned a new subscriber!
When I went to Italy I purchased a dpi pen and I loveeee it!