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Pen #1: Pilot G-2 05
This pen was obviously meant for writing, and it does it’s job. It’s ink is very black, and it writes smoothly. However for drawing I would avoid this pen. It’s very small, but the pen strokes show up so that you can’t get a clean black section. Instead you see some scratchy pen lines. 4/10 for drawing, 8/10 for writing,
Pen #2: Micron Graphic 1
Sakura is known for its high quality micron drawing pens. The ink is nice, the nibs are nice, and they have a variance of sizes. However microns run out of ink if you work mainly with pens, and are not refillable. You might find yourself leaning towards more long-lasting pens if you work only with ink. The graphic 1 is the biggest micron size. It’s useful for filling in spaces, and thick lines. 7/10 for drawing, 4/10 for writing.
Pen #3: Micron 05
This is the best pen of all the microns. It is the perfect size, and like the other micron mentioned, it has great ink quality, nib quality, etc. 05 is small enough for detailing, and also big enough to fill spaces. I highly recommend this pen. 8/10 for drawing, 6/10 for writing.
Pen #4: Pigma MB Brush Pen
I love this pen, but it isn’t for beginners. Brush pens require a lot of control and practice to work with. Once you get the hang of it, this pen is great. It’s a better alternative to dip pens, and is useful if you like calligraphy. However, I would avoid it for fine details, realistic drawing, and writing. 2/10 for writing, and 8/10 for drawing.
Pen #5: Gelly Roll 08
The gelly roll 08 pen is great for drawing, and writing. It’s a gel pen, which means it goes on smoothly and dries as a layer above the paper. I recommend it for those starting out drawing, or anyone looking for a nice one. It’s writes very smoothly, but the nib is a little big if you are trying to write in a very small space. 8/10 for writing, and 7/10 for drawing