I really like the line variety that dip pens give, but they are a little scary to take out sketching in public. I've been experimenting with a bunch of different pens trying to find something that gives nice line variety but can be thrown in a purse.
I'm really excited about the Pilot Parallel Pens. They come in different nib sizes and have replaceable ink cartridges that come in different colors.
This nib is the 3.8mm, about 1/4" wide:
I think it's my favorite--I used it on this bouquet and like the irregular line.
They don't have waterproof ink though, at least I haven't been able to find any. This was black ink, but when I put watercolors on top it bled a beautiful purple color. I love the effect.
This sketch was done with a smaller Parallel pen, 1.5mm, and the black ink bled gray on this one. Not sure why they differ.
I'm always trying for a looser, sketchier look in sketching, and these pens help me give up some control.
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Lovely to see your sketching....yes the dip pen would be a bit difficult to take out and about sketching.
I havent seen the Pilot Parallel pens but my favourites are Artline Drawing System pens (0.2 and 0.5), I love them. And I also like the brush end pitt pens. Both of these are waterproof.
Gorgeous sketches, love that 'loose' look
Jacky xox
the looser look is working with the bouquet.. I like the freedom of the lines
I've started drawing with the 1.5 parallel and I emptied one of the pilot cartridges, refilled with it with Platinum Carbon Ink. Now I have waterproof ink in my parallel and I am learning to love the line variation it can yield.
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