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Leplaya
09/29/2012, 08:24 am
Hey guys. I am about to head on my way to the art store Micheal's for a few things. One of which is getting inking pens. For awhile now. I have been working with pencils and I want to get around to making a few comics. However, I need the right pens for the job. So what are good pens for inking comics?

I am looking for the pens that Robert Crumb, Doug Tennapel, Jeff Smith, and Bill Watterson use to ink comics. What pens did these guys use? I am also looking for these pens that are not too expensive.

Leplaya
09/29/2012, 09:51 am
Well anyone?

DAISHI
09/29/2012, 10:26 am
Pigma Micron 005 and up, but mostly the 005.

Leplaya
09/29/2012, 10:39 am
Pigma Micron 005 and up, but mostly the 005.Does michael's carry those?

DAISHI
09/29/2012, 10:45 am
They should. I don't know I don't shop at Michael's, but if it's an arts/hobby store, then likely.

Jennifer
09/29/2012, 10:53 am
The Sakura IdentiPen is good too. That's what I use.

DAISHI
09/29/2012, 10:56 am
The Sakura IdentiPen is good too. That's what I use.

Aren't those for bolder strokes?

Jennifer
09/29/2012, 11:15 am
Aren't those for bolder strokes?
It's two sided. One side is for fine lines, the other side is for larger ones.

DAISHI
09/29/2012, 11:27 am
Ahhh I always wondered.

crfh
09/30/2012, 11:43 pm
Um....

I don't think they used pens, LePlaya. They probably used brushes (#2 and #0, likely) and maybe some pen NIBS. Gillot or Hunt.

And ink. Windsor and Newton is popular.

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