FOUNTAIN PEN

[REC THREAD No.3452138]

First I'm no artist, and I've looked trough sticky but didn't find any answer to this.

I want to buy a gift to my gf. She does some type of drawing and uses a this as the only tool:https://www.postofficeshop.co.uk/images/product/extraLarge/2/H6287_1_aL.jpg

I was thinking about buying her a good fountain pen, something nice but good.

She does things like pic-related.

[Anonymous No.3452468]

>>3452138
Jetpens has a lot of good stuff, you could get her a nib holder+nibs for inking like here

https://www.jetpens.com/Tachikawa-Comic-Pen-Nib-Holder-Model-40/pd/4573

Just make sure to buy her waterproof ink so if she uses markers or whatever the ink doesn't smear

[Anonymous No.3452478]

Buy her an isograph.

t. Bought one today and realized that nibs are fucking obsolete

[Anonymous No.3452481]

>>3452478
Oh and don't forget to get a bottle of ink as well.

[Anonymous No.3452500]

>>3452478
Not everybody likes the dead line of isographs and the fact you have to hold them perfectly vertical is a pain, at least for me. I only use them for lettering.

>>3452138
First of all, what is your budget? Gifts like these can go from 10$ to hundreds.

[Anonymous No.3452550]

>>3452500
>you have to hold them perfectly vertical
From what I've heard that's only rapidographs' problem. My isograph is the same as on the picture I've posted except it's 0.18. Works perfectly fine at acute angle.

[Anonymous No.3452571]

just buy her these

[Anonymous No.3452585]

>>3452571
Based.

[Anonymous No.3452592]

>First I'm no artist
>She does things like pic-related.
She's no artist either, don't worry.
Get her these >>3452571 and tell her to stop justifying her shit fundamentals.

[Anonymous No.3452672]

$0-20 range
Entry level, affordable, easy to use and care for
-Pilot Metropolitan
-Pilot Kakuno
-Pilot Petite
-Pilot Parallel

$20-$50
Slightly more money, tried and true pens/brands, great convo starters bc people who's interested in FP will most likely have one of that brand.
-Lami Safari
-Lami Joy
-Parker 21
-TWSBI Eco
-Kaweco Sport

Over $100 if you want to stupidly wow her
-Pilot Falcon aka Pilot Namiki
-Pilot Vanishing Point
-Parker 51
-Faber Castell Ambition
-Kaweco Liliput
-any Platinum brand pen
-any Pelikan or Aurora brand pen

Accessories:
-Stuff to flush out the pen
https://www.gouletpens.com/gpc-package-cleaning/p/Package-GP-Cleaning
-ink: most FP brands sell proprietary cartridges, or you can buy a converter and fill it with your own bottled ink. Some have a sac or vacuum filler, so the ink goes straight into the pen.

[Anonymous No.3452682]

>>3452672

It may seem like I have a big hard on for japanese pens, but usually their quality is good and the prices are reasonable. Their nibs are also finer than the American or European brands, but can also be scratchy. I like that, but some people prefer a smoother nib.

[Anonymous No.3452695]

>>3452672
Lamys are shit for drawing, their nibs are too thick and they have no flex.

[Anonymous No.3452698]

>>3452682
>It may seem like I have a big hard on for japanese pens
You didn't even name a Sailor, pens like the Young Profit or the Lacoule are excellent and there are artists that actually use them

[Anonymous No.3452769]

>>3452698

Sorry for not including Sailor pens in the list?

Can you give some more reccomendations for fountain pens or your personal favorites?

[Anonymous No.3452819]

>>3452769
Platinum Carbon Desk Pen. It's got an extra fine nib and is great for sketching

[Anonymous No.3452865]

By her a set of Copic markers. If she only uses one type of pen, give her the chance to try something expensive, and something she might not have used before.

[Anonymous No.3452866]

>>3452865
And marking paper. Very important.

[REC THREAD No.3452908]

>>3452571
If I get Her one of these. Should I also get a pencil set? Or a pen set? I'm really lost at sea!

Thanks for all the info btw!

[Anonymous No.3454761]

Just get her the mangaka bundle off jetpens plus a pilot penmanship fountain pen and some fountain pen ink bottles.
Worked for my sidechick,

[Anonymous No.3457269]

>>3452672
You forgot that a Platinum Preppy plus a converter is only 9 dollarydoos

Good on ya for mentioning Pilot Petit, absurdly cheap and my 2nd favorite pen next to a zoom nib Sailor Pro Gear