Stercus Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 As it says in the title really. I've seen a few guys (and girls) on here that do fine text and the line with some sort of pen, rather than a brush. Now, I'm assuming it's not a sharpie or anything by crayola, so the question is, what type/brand/size is best to buy? Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 To be honest, I used a fine point sharpie to clean up hazard stripes before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Cato Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sakura micron is the most common. Though, any .3mm tip pen will do the job Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've used both Micron and Sharpie pens as well, the brand doesn't so much matter as the point size (smaller the better). Most folks just use black since it's a pretty standard color for text on scrolls and seals, I sometimes use other colors on scrolls to make them pop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 So basically, it's any type of pen that has a 'permanent' ink in, but with the smallest size nib possible? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 As mentioned, Sakura Micron are the most common and what I started with. I've evolved to using the Copic Multiliner line; don't let the price scare you away, they are refillable and the tips are replaceable, both at a reasonable price. Brand is less important then making sure it's a permanent ink. There are tons of great fine tipped pens out there, but they are intended for use on paper products and will never dry properly on a miniature. Even labeled as permanent, results will vary on just how fast the ink will hold; be sure to put a protective coat of some sort over pen ink to unify their colour to the paint (sometimes they'll miss-match, but varnish fixes it), and to lock the ink and protect it from smudging. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 To be honest, I'm getting confident enough with brushwork to do most actual text in paint, but my main issue is when adding teeny-tiny functionally unreadable text to purity seals, banners and suchlike. I can't get a neat enough 'wiggle' with a brush to suggest writing without covering my models with smudges and blobs. This vexes me greatly. Do you think I'd need to varnish a purity seal? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Micron and whatever else mentioned are good choices. I use a Steadtler with a solid nib for actual writing onto models, and a Faber Castell fine-point felt for purity seal squiggles (and I still mess them up sometimes and blob it on). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercus Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Good to know that I'm not the only one making a mess of it at times, Disruptor. Your stuff is far beyond my capabilities. Hopefully with a bit of practice I'll be able to keep up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303368-painting-with-pens/#findComment-3948272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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