Inking

[wiggins]

Hi guys, I've got a question about inking. Psychoann reccomended me to use Sakura Micron Pens, but are there any normal pens that can also be used since if I can help it I rather not buy new pens?

[Debitt]

I used the BIC roller ball pens (not the ball point ones, but the ones with the more liquid ink...I can't remember what they're called, I'll go check later and get back to you on that) for a long time. The lines aren't as smooth or solid, and you have to go over your linework a couple times to get a nice, black line but it's a good cheap substitution.

[Retten]

well its a bit hard to ink if you dont have pens ment for it but that doesnt mean it cant be done

[inkhana]

Just on a sidenote here - if you plan on preserving your artwork, don't get the cheapest thing you can. I made that mistake and now a ton of my old ink pics are bleeding or turning yellow or blue. You should always spring for acid-free scrapbooking pens when you can.

[Pepper Kittie]

*nods* Inky's right. Also using paper that won't cause your picture to change in time is good as well. Lol, I use Sakura Microns like Psychoann, and to tell you the truth they're really worth any money you put into them. If you want something that's made for making manga then you could seek out the Copic brand pens. I've never used them (I luff my Microns XD) but since they're made spacifically for the purpose of inking manga I imagine they'd be worth your money also.

[Mave]

hah! I just got my grubby paws on those Sakura Micron pens everyone's talking about. And I like them! I use them on Hp A4 printing paper and I have better control than my previous pens.

I haven't had any problems with old ink artworks on printing paper so far. Maybe those papers are acid free too??