Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Staedtler Pigment Liner Technical Pen Set

I bought these with the intent of drawing like this man, instead I got smudgy marks all over my paper, really expensive paper. Doh!

I bought these for $14.99 at Michaels, which not just glossing over prices on the internet was a ripoff. I think I might have used their weekend coupon though so that at least is cool.

Phil Lewis didn't recommend these pens though so his reputation is intact. I did also buy some Sakura Micron pens at his suggestion, which are much better at not smudging and giving a nice sharp, thin line. I have one new pen that acts like it already out of ink so I'm not too sure about their quality control.

Maybe one day if I finish the drawing I'll scan it and post it up here. I have not worked on it for ages... oh wait, back on topic.

This set of 4 pens has 4 line widths, (amazingly enough) a 0.1 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, and a 0.7 mm one. The 0.1 mm is a lie though as my Sakura pen is only a 0.2 mm and it's visibly thinner. It also leaves a much thinner line as well. I think Staedtler is lying.

They are also made in Germany which, I suppose, shouldn't be held against them.

The case is neat though...

Final word: Don't Buy

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