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What are good inking pens for making comics?

LeplayaLeplaya
edited September 2012 in General Chat
Hey guys. I am about to head on my way to the art store Micheal's for a few things. One of which is getting inking pens. For awhile now. I have been working with pencils and I want to get around to making a few comics. However, I need the right pens for the job. So what are good pens for inking comics?

I am looking for the pens that Robert Crumb, Doug Tennapel, Jeff Smith, and Bill Watterson use to ink comics. What pens did these guys use? I am also looking for these pens that are not too expensive.

Comments

  • LeplayaLeplaya
    edited September 2012
    Well anyone?
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited September 2012
    Pigma Micron 005 and up, but mostly the 005.
  • LeplayaLeplaya
    edited September 2012
    DAISHI wrote: »
    Pigma Micron 005 and up, but mostly the 005.
    Does michael's carry those?
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited September 2012
    They should. I don't know I don't shop at Michael's, but if it's an arts/hobby store, then likely.
  • JenniferJennifer Moderator
    edited September 2012
    The Sakura IdentiPen is good too. That's what I use.
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited September 2012
    Jennifer wrote: »
    The Sakura IdentiPen is good too. That's what I use.

    Aren't those for bolder strokes?
  • JenniferJennifer Moderator
    edited September 2012
    DAISHI wrote: »
    Aren't those for bolder strokes?
    It's two sided. One side is for fine lines, the other side is for larger ones.
  • DAISHIDAISHI
    edited September 2012
    Ahhh I always wondered.
  • crfhcrfh
    edited September 2012
    Um....

    I don't think they used pens, LePlaya. They probably used brushes (#2 and #0, likely) and maybe some pen NIBS. Gillot or Hunt.

    And ink. Windsor and Newton is popular.

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