Mastering Dip Pens for Drawing: 10 Tips for Beginners

Are you new to using a dip pen for drawing? Avoid damaging your new nibs and learn from my mistakes. In this video, I explore ink options and recommended paper for the best results.
Discover some tips for getting started on your first dip pen drawing.
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Materials I used:
Tachikawa Comic Pen Nib Holder
Staedtler dip pen nib holders
G nibs
Vintage W.M. Mitchell 0999/1
Speedball India Ink
Windsor Newton Indian Ink Waterproof
Windsor Newton Indian Ink Water soluble
Art Spectrum Indian Ink
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[@drawingwithpri]

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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Blessings to my screen for being graced with such high-quality and entertaining content.

[@drawingwithpri]

Thanks so much!

[@user-sd2jb1gg4w]

Thank you for all the useful information!

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

[@drawingwithpri]

Welcome... and Thank you.

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

[@drawingwithpri]

Thanks for the sub and the encouragement!

[@stiffiron]

Very informative video! I found it super helpful! 🙂

[@drawingwithpri]

Glad it was helpful!

[@buffruff7872]

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]

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

[@jdhayes]

Awesome video. Excellent practical advice. Thanks

[@drawingwithpri]

Very welcome! Thanks.

[@drbismashakeel]

❤

[@rossanaamendolla2300]

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]

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

[@joanskrzypczak5828]

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]

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.

[@christopherwelch5568]

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]

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

[@sunku260]

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

[@drawingwithpri]

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

[@shannonmariehauck]

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]

I love the varition in line weight!

[@superfurniture2104]

What is the price of pen

[@drawingwithpri]

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

[@tariqkamal]

Dip pen need hard work fountain pen is best

[@drawingwithpri]

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

[@Chris-fh3db]

Fountain pen ink is not typically waterproof.

[@LovinglyLaLa]

@@drawingwithpriSame!

[@samasamah]

You can try glass dip pens that are less complicated