Been doing a lot of thinking about inking lately. I've tried a multitude of implements to ink my cartoons over the past year, trying to find my favourites, and I've come to some unusual conclusions...
- Use what makes your cartoons look great
- Use what feels right
With this is mind, here is the top 5 inking implements for me...
- Fountain Pentel. Without a doubt the most used pen in my box. It's not permanent, and I can't use it for cartoons that I colour traditionally, as it's not waterproof, but (and it's a very big but) it gives the most wonderful line. It's flexible point can give thick or thin lines, and it's just so expressive. Also available as the Stylo or Tradio, although the standard Fountain has the most expressive point. My all time favourite!
- Faber Castell PITT pens. Wonderful pens, filled with permanent indian ink, and available in many colours and point sizes. My favourites are the M & F sizes. The B (Brush) option is one of the best available, although it doesn't hold it's point for long. The only disappointment in the range is the S tip (superfine) - it's too soft, and bends too easily.
- Pilot DR Pens. Another brand of technical pen that's permanent and lightfast. These may be replaced in my arsenal soon by the Staedlter equivelent, as I find the barrel a bit chunky...
- Copic Sketch Marker. Great for large black areas, but bleeds through the paper. may be replaced by Sharpies soon...
- Copic Multiliner BS. Another technical pen, but refillable by cartridge. I've only tried the BS (Brush) option in these, which is similar to the Faber "B", but slightly more robust (saying that, when it goes mushy, it's VERY mushy...)
Soon to be tried - Tombow ABT dual tip pens, Sharpie Dual Tips and Staedler Pigment Liners.
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