What is a good inking/technical pen to ink my sketches?

Question

I have an inking pen but it bleeds so i was thinking of getting somtehing that will last me long, doesnt bleed, and is really good. I saw this : http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=450784&Ntt=mars&uniqueSearchFlag=true&An=text at office depot but hesitated to buy it because I did not know if it's that good. so does anybody have any experience with a really good technical pen? I want one so that it does fine clean even lines so i may scan it into the computer and cell shade.

Answer 1

I have had good results with the set you have found. GO for it, I think that you will find it more than meets your expectations

Answer 2

Bleeding occurs when you use paper that is not designed to handle wet ink (as opposed to, say, ball point). With any paper you buy, you want to know if ink will bleed through, so ask this until you get an answer from someone you sense knows what he or she it talking about. Or, the cover to a package or tablet of paper should say if it can take ink without bleeding through. There are many good papers that will handle ink. Bristol, for one.
On pens, you may wish to try some disposables first, like these, which I like quite well:
http://www.officedepot.com/ddMain.do?level=FM&id=685969&cm_mmc=Traffic%20Leader-_-Overture%20SMX-_-Pens%2C%20Pencils%20%26%20Markers-_-Staedtler%20Pigment%20Liner%20Sketch%20Pens

The advantage to these disposables is that you don't have to clean them. Any pen using india ink, in my experience, will clog at times, and you can spend precious art time cleaning instead of doing art work. The pens above work really well and come in a variety of widths and are fade proof, waterproof, permanent and opaque black. And they cost less!

Answer 3

Those pens look good, also Copic makes technical pens in various nib sizes that are refillable and the nibs are replaceable. Kohinoor pens have metal tips and though they're awesome, they are very expensive and high-maintenance compared to the new refillable markers. I've used both for years and honestly prefer the Copics.

Bleeding may be caused as much by your paper as the pens - use a good hard-surfaced paper, such as Paris Paper for Pens, or Clearprint Vellum. Paper with a high rag (cotton) content is best, and will help the pen nibs last longer as well.

Answer 4

.I think the name is Kohinoor. They sell them at Utrecht Art Supply.
These pens are standard in Architectural studios. You get to use real India ink, and they come in a variety of widths