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    Best Brush Pen for Inking?

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      ina @jdubz last edited by

      @jdubz said in Best Brush Pen for Inking?:

      deluded mixtures

      This autocorrect made me chuckle. Great idea though!

      I thought that india ink stays waterproof (or not) no matter the dilution, that it has to do more with the properties of the binding agent? Or is there more to it?

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        jdubz @ina last edited by

        @ina said in Best Brush Pen for Inking?:

        @jdubz said in Best Brush Pen for Inking?:

        deluded mixtures

        This autocorrect made me chuckle. Great idea though!

        I thought that india ink stays waterproof (or not) no matter the dilution, that it has to do more with the properties of the binding agent? Or is there more to it?

        Hah that's funny. Only ink can be that full of itself :P. I didn't even know that waterproofing was something one looked for in ink heh.

        Josh White
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          Mina Elly last edited by

          I feel Pilot pocket brush pen soft is quite good. This is hands down the best felt-tip brush pen I have ever used. Ink is dark and doesn't bleed. Brush tip is springy and allows for a variety of line weights. But the ink is not waterproof.

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          • Enholm Molly
            Enholm Molly last edited by

            @WonderTruly said in Best Brush Pen for Inking?:

            waterproof

            The ink, once it sets down, doesn’t budge. It’s waterproof. It can be a good partner for watercolor pens when coloring. If you need to use a black ink but don’t want it to get washed down, you should use MisuLove

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              aaimiller @ina last edited by

              @ina it's the shellac (or chemical substitute) that makes ink waterproof, and shellac tends to get sludgey and clog up pens.

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                aaimiller @WonderTruly last edited by

                @WonderTruly Hi! Brush pens are convenient but waterproof inks tend to get sludgey and can clog pens. The best pen for longevity are ones with simple mechanisms and ones that are cheap. As some else mentioned, the refillable watercolor pens are nice.

                You could also get a brush, and use whatever ink you want. You would lose the portability, but gain flexibility in the inks you can use. If you care for you brush it'll last for years. Any round sable brush (size 0 to 6) would be fine. I like
                the large brushes because they hold more ink and make a larger range of marks.Syntheticc brushes are fine as well, but don't tend to hold up as well over time.

                I really like the Royal Talens Indian Ink, it's slightly more matte than speedball super black, very waterproof and resists lifting when erased. A nice combination ☺️.

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                • Enholm Molly
                  Enholm Molly last edited by

                  My hunt for an affordable but high-performing brush pen set led me to this one. It’s a 12-piece brush pen set that comes with small to large-point brushes, great for the versatile artist and calligraphy. I thought that’s a great deal for its relatively low price.

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                    mimirichman last edited by

                    I think Pentel is a good pen. The tip is quite adaptable. Because the ink dries immediately after each application, I never had to worry about smearing! It enables me to do a wide range of artistic skills, including calligraphy, highlighting, writing, feathering, hatching, and refining fine art elements.

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                      • Marsha Harrison
                        Marsha Harrison last edited by

                        Pentel Pocket brush pen is a favorite among many artists due to its durable nylon brush tip, which offers excellent flexibility and control. It produces smooth and consistent lines, making it great for both beginners and professionals.

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