There' s nothing wrong with using fountain pen inks with a glass dip pen. They are thin, and take a little more control, but they work perfectly well. In fact, many of the inks that come with glass dip pens are fountain pen inks, and are often so thin and under saturated that you can barely see them. But good fountain pen inks work very well with glass dip pens. Just don't use calligraphy inks in a fountain pen. But glass dip pens do come into their own when you use inks that you can't use with a fountain pen, such as very highly pigmented inks, or shimmering inks with particles too large for a fountain pen, or inks that quickly gum up a fountain pen, such as India Ink. You can also use true iron gall, and there are gold and silver inks that are unlike anything made for a fountain pen.
@@kevinmencer3782 I too, love my india ink. I also own a glass dip pen. Recently got interested in dip pens after having been into fountain pens over the last year as I got sick of any sort of ball point pen, until recently, how I learned that certain cheapo brands that do write well, can actually be re-filled with either fountain pen ink, or even better, computer ink refills, that means if you buy a printer cartridge ink refill set, you can mix up literally any color you want. I love it for paining with a brush after inking over my pencil drawings. I am lucky to have found a really good brand on amazon. Astounding color from an old printer that I used to test it... Next I need to try it on photo paper....
Ok Am I the only one who went back and replayed her dipping it in the clean water over and over cuz I loved how it instantly turned the water pitch black within a blink of the eye. I went back and watched it like 10 times 😂😂😂 oh lord, do I need a life or what?
You mentioned not to use fountain pen ink but to use dip ink instead. Can you elaborate as to why? I have some very high quality fountain inks that work beautifully with my fountain pen. What are the issues in using these with the glass dip pens? Thank you in advance!
Just my experience, but .... Some fountain pen inks will work. Much depends on what's in the mix that makes the ink and the viscosity and things. Generally, fountain pen ink is formulated to optimize "flow" because having the ink cling in all the little passages of the feed means the "fountain" plugs and the fountain pen doesn't work. Those same things in the formula will tend to make the ink too runny for a lot of dip pens, particularly glass. What happens for me is that with the very "flowy" fountain pen inks, on dip pens -- glass or metal -- it works for a little bit and then *I think* the mix of vibration and gravity break the surface tension and the ink runs off of the nib and leaves a blob on the paper. Ink for dip pens has a bit less flow, more surface tension, a bit more viscosity, adheres to the nib a little more, and all that adds up to fewer blobs and things. I do keep using some of my favorite fountain pen inks with dip pens, but not so much with glass. It can work if you don't dip so deep and dip more often -- less ink in each charge and more charges to get the same amount of line. It can work but it's kind of frustrating. So far the best ink I've found for both is Noodler's Eel.
Thank you so much for this! I was struggling so much trying to figure out how these work. I’m just glad I found this video instead of throwing the pen across the room 😂
I would prefer glass to acrylic, resin, or plastic because it's recyclable. For this Earth that supports me and mine, that's awesome!! Thanks for the clear and concise video!
Glass is recyclable and plastic is not? I used to work in a plastics factory using high density polyethylene. Up to 80% of some products was recycled plastic. You can keep grinding up, remelting, and reforming plastic until the polymer bonds finally get too short to hold together, then you have to mix in more "virgin" resin. A large majority of plastic/resin/acrylic products incorporate recycled material, including plastic beverage bottles, and those ubiquitous plastic bags your groceries are packaged in. (that's why the stores have collection bins for you to put used bags in, instead of tossing them in the trash)
Ive been using Glass Dip Pen for drawing manga/anime actually I have some vids on my channel! Although the Dip Pen with stainless nib is much manageable when it comes to controlling strokes imo :)
I would recommend against rinsing your glass pen in a glass jar-too easy to break it accidentally. I use a re-purposed yoghurt container, and anything like that will work.
I have some ink tiny bottles came with pen but what after it is used? Can't i use normal blue/black ink pot come for fountain/in pens? What to do because other inks are costly!
Thank you for bringing my confidence back into the glass pen. I got one a few years ago and I never could find out how to use it the correct way. I never knew you just have to twist it and it seems like a interesting way to draw.
I was given a glass dip pen for Xmas and bought some Winsor & Newton metallic calligraphy inks (gold, silver and white. They said suitable for dip pens). I gave them a good shake, dipped the pen in half way, but apart from the first stroke, it wouldn't write at all. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I can feel that the grooves go all the way to the top of the nib so I don't think the pen is faulty. I'm wondering if the ink is too viscous and should be watered down. What would you advise?
Amazon has some nice ones too. Also if you have a smart phone, you can get the app called Wish and there's some on there too for a lot cheaper in price that work just as beautifully
Oi Julia, eu sei q faz tipo, um ano atrás q vc fez essa pergunta. Não sei onde vc mora, mas eu achei na Liberdade. Você já deve ter comprado, mas ainda sim é legal saber.
I too, love my india ink. I also own a glass dip pen. Recently got interested in dip pens after having been into fountain pens over the last year as I got sick of any sort of ball point pen, until recently, how I learned that certain cheapo brands that do write well, can actually be re-filled with either fountain pen ink, or even better, computer ink refills, that means if you buy a printer cartridge ink refill set, you can mix up literally any color you want. I love it for paining with a brush after inking over my pencil drawings. I am lucky to have found a really good brand on amazon. Astounding color from an old printer that I used to test it... Next I need to try it on photo paper....
I just got one as a gift, beautiful! One problem, the actual jars of ink are difficult to open and when I was able to open one I got fingers covered with ink 😣. Any solutions other than wearing gloves? The little plastic cap on top of the bottle (not the turn lid that covers it) is what I'm talking about.
Am i correct in assuming this is the same company that has a shop in the Bristol Ren Fair? If so, your store inspired me to get into calligraphy thank you!
What is easier to use regular dip pen or glass dip pen? If I get the glass dip pen can I put a protective cover on the handle so it won't break? Love your review and tutorials.
Hi! A glass pen is easiest to use for normal handwriting. If you want to try different styles of calligraphy, one of our wood dip pens is better. www.arteofthebooke.com
I know this is older but still appreciated (not an hour long!) I was curious if I was inking correctly. I see some ink over the round bulb (above the spirals), what I thought was a grip, so I started thinking, AM I doing it wrong? 😂 Seems not; that would be a mess.
Thank you But I don't know if I trust your voice...sounds like a person I know who pretends to be Happy and sweet but actually stuffs her feelings if the feeling is anger .... Hope I'm wrong and I wish you All the best.. Ah comment sections..so much scariness...
thanks for the video I just got 6 of them in the mail today and didn't know you had to clean them before using them, my next step is to learn how to hold them when before using them
Thank you so much for posting this. It was exactly what I needed to know as I just bought my first glass dip pen and qas wondering why it wouldn't work! Your video was very helpful and straight to the point. Much appreciated xx
@@r3m3mb3r-m3 I've not noticed that glass pens are any more fragile than, say, a fountain pen. Indeed a glass pen would survive a 3' drop to a hard floor from a worktable better than some of the fountain pens that have died in the same circumstance.
Yes, you can use fountain pen ink for dip pens, but not the other way around. For simplicity and to avoid confusion, I encourage people to keep their inks separate. It's easier than explain the differences between dye inks and pigment inks (perhaps a topic for another video).
I just want to know how to clean the damn thing. Why is you guys (all of you who feel the need to make these videos) dont show anything other then how to use it? I mean seriously i can find over 600 vids and websites talking about how to use dip pens but the care of them. I was hoping mine would come with instructions but appafently those sell them are stupid and thing everyone knows about dip pens. Make vids on how to care for them. Stop making vids on hownto use them
So I really need help! I bought a new glass dip pen (the one with a longer nip) and accidentally chipped the tip of it. Do I sand it down or something? I would really appreciate some advice.
The viscosities are different. While you won't hurt a glass pen by using fountain pen ink, you will clog and break your fountain pen if you use calligraphy ink in it. Therefore, it is simplest to explain to beginners that you should keep your inks separate.
Is it possible to test ink samples with a glass dip pen? I bought 12 different blue ink samples and I used a brause metal dip pen to write a few words with each. I considered a fountain pen would be impractical because I'd need to completely clean it to avoid contaminating the ink samples with residual ink from the pen. How easy is it to get all the ink and water out of a glass dip pen? And can they write with fountain pen ink?
Hi there! Thanks for your informative video! I’m using an old hand-me-down from my father and it doesn’t have a very controlled ink flow nor does the ink last long on any given side... is there a possibility that my old pen is just too dull to function? Your pens seemed quite a bit sharper than mine and I was wondering if that’s contributing to my issue
Sounds as if the nib has worn down over the years. If you enjoy using glass dip pens, Amazon has a variety of them and pretty inexpensive. Some are less the ten bucks! I just got one that came with 4 inks, pen and pen rest and a water beaker for under 15.00! It writes great with fountain pen ink, as most glass dip pens do. Watch a few more videos on glass dip pens, lots more information on them besides this channel...
@@ieaterasers5986 I cant say really. BUT a UA-camr(er) - InkyRocks who is based out in Japan, has some videos where she uses glass dip pens, and tells whrre she got them, how she uses them, etc... . Her videos (IMO) are great! Wonderful, informative, fun to watch, AND and I love her videos. Good luck :-)
Are there different quality among different brands? If so what are the better ones? I have a cheap Chinese made one a friend bought me at a garage sale...love it now I want more
I don't know if I got it right, but you said that you need another ink which is extra for glass pen? Is that right? Maybe do you know how its called this ink and if I can by it on amazon or ebay? And do you know maybe this glow in the dark ink and where you can buy it?
Paper works best if it has a smooth, tight finish, so the ink doesn't feather. Any type of calligraph paper should be fine, such as the ones in our journals and calligraphy sets at www.arteofthebooke.com
Hi! I've got question: Is it possible to write with this pen as a lefty? Fountain pens and feather quills are impossible for me to use, but since this dip pen has a round tip, I was hoping that I might be able to write with it?
@@nancyhulan Yeah, well...what else is new? 😅 I already have to do that with a ball point pen... and a pencil... and pretty much anything one writes with 😒
The inks usually say they're for fountain pens, or the company does. Calligraphy inks also usually say they're for calligraphy. And you'll see all sorts of warnings telling you to never, ever use India Ink in a fountain pen, but it often comes with a glass dip pen.
OP: Have you tried a different type of paper? There are writing papers specfically for fountain pens. For drawing/calligraphy, try a coated paper or 'hot pressed". They will be less absorbent.
@@nancyhulanhello Nancy thank you for an amazing tutorial, I haven't long bought a glass dip pen, but I was wondering how long will it hold the ink before you have to dip it again, as I am not a massive fan if dipping a pen every 2 to 3 letters
@@nancyhulan ok thank you can you tell me if I can find the brown one you where using for demonstration on how to put in the nib ? And can I find it on Amazon?
@@ilianelly26 These wood pens are NOT available on Amazon. You buy one here: arteofthebooke.com/collections/historical-writing-supplies/products/hand-turned-wood-dip-pen-one-pen
I'm an illustrator who just got a glass pen, I found it extremely easy to use apposed to inking with a brush or a G-pen. I was wondering is there any way to get different size tips, the fine tip is great for detail work, though bigger tip would be nice. I was thinking of grinding down a tip of a second glass pen.
It's the age of the internet and people are still asking questions like this? Grinding down a tip sounds like it could work, but potentially be disastrous. In order to get the precision you want, you would need a dremel with a diamond rotary bit, and a steady hand since the spiral channels that carry the ink are the entire function of the pen, and glass is very fragile. I would recommend wearing goggles and a mask if you are going to be grinding glass. Personally I don't think it would work since glass is incredibly fragile, and to get the tip you want would mean the glass breaking if you write with it. These pens are made with hot glass and aren't mucked around with afterwards, tooling glass after it is hardened, with grinders or chisels can weaken it. Not worth the effort or time, better to invest in a nice refillable fountain pen for finer lines, since the tips are made of metal and more forgiving.
Thank you for being the only person who posted a video less than 10 minutes on a glass dip pen tutorial!! So quick and efficient
That's true.... i am searching for such a video...under 10 m yaaahhh🤪
Such a good voice, like a voice actor's.
You have really pretty handwriting!
She will start writting in 1:47
Somtajms
There'
s nothing wrong with using fountain pen inks with a glass dip pen. They are thin, and take a little more control, but they work perfectly well. In fact, many of the inks that come with glass dip pens are fountain pen inks, and are often so thin and under saturated that you can barely see them. But good fountain pen inks work very well with glass dip pens. Just don't use calligraphy inks in a fountain pen.
But glass dip pens do come into their own when you use inks that you can't use with a fountain pen, such as very highly pigmented inks, or shimmering inks with particles too large for a fountain pen, or inks that quickly gum up a fountain pen, such as India Ink. You can also use true iron gall, and there are gold and silver inks that are unlike anything made for a fountain pen.
I love how dark India ink is. It's the blackest black there is outside of Vantablack.
@@kevinmencer3782 I too, love my india ink. I also own a glass dip pen. Recently got interested in dip pens after having been into fountain pens over the last year as I got sick of any sort of ball point pen, until recently, how I learned that certain cheapo brands that do write well, can actually be re-filled with either fountain pen ink, or even better, computer ink refills, that means if you buy a printer cartridge ink refill set, you can mix up literally any color you want. I love it for paining with a brush after inking over my pencil drawings. I am lucky to have found a really good brand on amazon. Astounding color from an old printer that I used to test it... Next I need to try it on photo paper....
Can i use invisible ink ?
@@reginaa.s7773 yep you sure can...in fact someone on Amazon sells the glass pen with invisible ink. Have fun
@@marlenejones6266 cool! Thanks for the info. I already bought the pen and ink though, I'll buy the one from amazon some other time.
Ok Am I the only one who went back and replayed her dipping it in the clean water over and over cuz I loved how it instantly turned the water pitch black within a blink of the eye. I went back and watched it like 10 times 😂😂😂 oh lord, do I need a life or what?
Definitely satisfying
You'll just dip your pen in your water.
no, same here, that was INCREDIBLE
I did now! Thanks 👍🥳
I read this comment way before I saw it happen that was like magic wth 🤣🤣🤣
You mentioned not to use fountain pen ink but to use dip ink instead. Can you elaborate as to why? I have some very high quality fountain inks that work beautifully with my fountain pen. What are the issues in using these with the glass dip pens? Thank you in advance!
Just my experience, but .... Some fountain pen inks will work. Much depends on what's in the mix that makes the ink and the viscosity and things. Generally, fountain pen ink is formulated to optimize "flow" because having the ink cling in all the little passages of the feed means the "fountain" plugs and the fountain pen doesn't work. Those same things in the formula will tend to make the ink too runny for a lot of dip pens, particularly glass. What happens for me is that with the very "flowy" fountain pen inks, on dip pens -- glass or metal -- it works for a little bit and then *I think* the mix of vibration and gravity break the surface tension and the ink runs off of the nib and leaves a blob on the paper. Ink for dip pens has a bit less flow, more surface tension, a bit more viscosity, adheres to the nib a little more, and all that adds up to fewer blobs and things.
I do keep using some of my favorite fountain pen inks with dip pens, but not so much with glass. It can work if you don't dip so deep and dip more often -- less ink in each charge and more charges to get the same amount of line. It can work but it's kind of frustrating. So far the best ink I've found for both is Noodler's Eel.
Thank you so much for this! I was struggling so much trying to figure out how these work. I’m just glad I found this video instead of throwing the pen across the room 😂
I would prefer glass to acrylic, resin, or plastic because it's recyclable. For this Earth that supports me and mine, that's awesome!! Thanks for the clear and concise video!
Glass is recyclable and plastic is not? I used to work in a plastics factory using high density polyethylene. Up to 80% of some products was recycled plastic. You can keep grinding up, remelting, and reforming plastic until the polymer bonds finally get too short to hold together, then you have to mix in more "virgin" resin. A large majority of plastic/resin/acrylic products incorporate recycled material, including plastic beverage bottles, and those ubiquitous plastic bags your groceries are packaged in. (that's why the stores have collection bins for you to put used bags in, instead of tossing them in the trash)
@@coop5329 awesome info...sadly more people than not are lazy and don't even think about recycling.
Your handwriting is really beautiful
uh ok
Ive been using Glass Dip Pen for drawing manga/anime actually I have some vids on my channel! Although the Dip Pen with stainless nib is much manageable when it comes to controlling strokes imo :)
Fountain pen inks work perfectly with these pens, including for drawing.
I would recommend against rinsing your glass pen in a glass jar-too easy to break it accidentally. I use a re-purposed yoghurt container, and anything like that will work.
What an amazing tip!!! Thx só much, i think that is why my pen got chipped, i just realused why, after reading your comment 🙏👍
I have some ink tiny bottles came with pen but what after it is used? Can't i use normal blue/black ink pot come for fountain/in pens? What to do because other inks are costly!
Thank you for bringing my confidence back into the glass pen. I got one a few years ago and I never could find out how to use it the correct way. I never knew you just have to twist it and it seems like a interesting way to draw.
I’ve been using fountain pen inks for drawing and writing with my glass pens for years. Works just fine. India and sumi inks dry too fast on me.
Thank you for the video! Also, I am wondering, what paper are you using?
I was given a glass dip pen for Xmas and bought some Winsor & Newton metallic calligraphy inks (gold, silver and white. They said suitable for dip pens).
I gave them a good shake, dipped the pen in half way, but apart from the first stroke, it wouldn't write at all.
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I can feel that the grooves go all the way to the top of the nib so I don't think the pen is faulty.
I'm wondering if the ink is too viscous and should be watered down.
What would you advise?
Many on youtube say that that W&N metallic ink does not work!
Her voice is kinda like Snow White's voice...i love it
You do???
nancy, i'm from Brasil and only recently descovery this pen. I can't find here, can you help me?
Ebay
Amazon has some nice ones too. Also if you have a smart phone, you can get the app called Wish and there's some on there too for a lot cheaper in price that work just as beautifully
Julia, all our products are available at www.arteofthebooke.com
Oi Julia, eu sei q faz tipo, um ano atrás q vc fez essa pergunta. Não sei onde vc mora, mas eu achei na Liberdade. Você já deve ter comprado, mas ainda sim é legal saber.
Wish sells them really cheap
I too, love my india ink. I also own a glass dip pen. Recently got interested in dip pens after having been into fountain pens over the last year as I got sick of any sort of ball point pen, until recently, how I learned that certain cheapo brands that do write well, can actually be re-filled with either fountain pen ink, or even better, computer ink refills, that means if you buy a printer cartridge ink refill set, you can mix up literally any color you want. I love it for paining with a brush after inking over my pencil drawings. I am lucky to have found a really good brand on amazon. Astounding color from an old printer that I used to test it... Next I need to try it on photo paper....
I just got one as a gift, beautiful! One problem, the actual jars of ink are difficult to open and when I was able to open one I got fingers covered with ink 😣. Any solutions other than wearing gloves? The little plastic cap on top of the bottle (not the turn lid that covers it) is what I'm talking about.
Yeah, this happens to me as well. What's the best solution Nancy?
Exactly, I had the same problem, they're great but I don't know what to do about that problem, as the ink is very hard to come off.
Am i correct in assuming this is the same company that has a shop in the Bristol Ren Fair? If so, your store inspired me to get into calligraphy thank you!
That's us! We're so glad you are enjoying it!
Thank you! I'm so excited! My first glass dip pen and ink arrive tomorrow!
This is so helpful! I just got my first glass pen for Christmas :D
Please send me cost of this red glass pen
What is easier to use regular dip pen or glass dip pen? If I get the glass dip pen can I put a protective cover on the handle so it won't break? Love your review and tutorials.
Hi! A glass pen is easiest to use for normal handwriting. If you want to try different styles of calligraphy, one of our wood dip pens is better. www.arteofthebooke.com
I know this is older but still appreciated (not an hour long!) I was curious if I was inking correctly. I see some ink over the round bulb (above the spirals), what I thought was a grip, so I started thinking, AM I doing it wrong? 😂 Seems not; that would be a mess.
Thank you
But I don't know if I trust your voice...sounds like a person I know who pretends to be Happy and sweet but actually stuffs her feelings if the feeling is anger ....
Hope I'm wrong and I wish you All the best..
Ah comment sections..so much scariness...
thanks for the video I just got 6 of them in the mail today and didn't know you had to clean them before using them, my next step is to learn how to hold them when before using them
Incorrect ink information squeaky. I use Noodler's Black fountain pen ink with my glass pen with no problem.
Thank you so much for posting this. It was exactly what I needed to know as I just bought my first glass dip pen and qas wondering why it wouldn't work! Your video was very helpful and straight to the point. Much appreciated xx
Just wondering has anyone thought of making these pens in an acrylic or resin or something like that, would it work?
Yo that's a great money making idea right there. if the nib was harder to break it would be a very suitable alternative.
then it wouldn't Be glass
That is the point.
@@r3m3mb3r-m3 I've not noticed that glass pens are any more fragile than, say, a fountain pen. Indeed a glass pen would survive a 3' drop to a hard floor from a worktable better than some of the fountain pens that have died in the same circumstance.
Love your idea, just as an extra pen, or to use outside, that would be amázing
hello Nancy
we should use 1pen for a ink or we can use more inks with one pen
Just clean the pen between changing colors.
@@nancyhulan thank u
Hi i just got my glass dip pen today and i watched your video but what must i do if my glass dip pen dont want to clean? I struggle to clean it 😢
I'm a rebel, I'm a loner. I bought a glass pen to accommodate my Diamine Shimmering ink.
I love ur voice N
I just ordered from you! Didn’t know you had a UA-cam page!!! Can’t wait to try this pen out!
These pens are amazing and I just got one today. Aside from pens, what was the Westminster chimes coming from? A near by modulator siren?
Lol I thought I was the only one who noticed that sound. Thought it was a doorbell.
Can i really not use fountain ink for this?
Yes, you can use fountain pen ink for dip pens, but not the other way around. For simplicity and to avoid confusion, I encourage people to keep their inks separate. It's easier than explain the differences between dye inks and pigment inks (perhaps a topic for another video).
I just want to know how to clean the damn thing. Why is you guys (all of you who feel the need to make these videos) dont show anything other then how to use it? I mean seriously i can find over 600 vids and websites talking about how to use dip pens but the care of them. I was hoping mine would come with instructions but appafently those sell them are stupid and thing everyone knows about dip pens. Make vids on how to care for them. Stop making vids on hownto use them
Just rinse with water. Don't let the ink dry in the grooves. Use an old toothbrush if needed. Pretty simple.
So I really need help! I bought a new glass dip pen (the one with a longer nip) and accidentally chipped the tip of it. Do I sand it down or something? I would really appreciate some advice.
You can use 400-grit sandpaper to sand the rough edges off.
So many people use fountain pen inks, why should you only use calligraphy ink…is it personal preference?
The viscosities are different. While you won't hurt a glass pen by using fountain pen ink, you will clog and break your fountain pen if you use calligraphy ink in it. Therefore, it is simplest to explain to beginners that you should keep your inks separate.
If you order ink online or something, does it usually specify wether it is made for dip pens?
Hi there! All the inks we sell at www.arteofthebooke.com are made for dip pens. 😊
me watching this who uses a 3 rupee pen.
Can't we use simple ink that we use in ink pens
Thanks for the info on the glass pens Nancy! This inspired me to get one.
Thank you this helped me a lot
Your voice is very good 👍
how come my ink came less thicker?
Fountain pen ink works great.
finally found nicocadoavacado s nancy
does anyone know of a website or place where you can get the dip pen inks???
Yes! Www.ArteOfTheBooke.com . We have several colors available.
How do you prevent ink bleeding when you write?or is it just because of the type of paper used?
Is it possible to test ink samples with a glass dip pen? I bought 12 different blue ink samples and I used a brause metal dip pen to write a few words with each. I considered a fountain pen would be impractical because I'd need to completely clean it to avoid contaminating the ink samples with residual ink from the pen. How easy is it to get all the ink and water out of a glass dip pen? And can they write with fountain pen ink?
Thanks so much for this as I've just got glass nib set with inks, I was like how does it hold the ink, now I know thanks very much 😀
Your voice is so comforting I'd listen to you read children's stories 😊
Can you give the name of the ink you use for your glass tip pen? I ask because I’m unsure of what ink to use
Hi Kyle, I use the Obsidian Black ink from our shop, Arte of the Booke. Available at www.ArteOfTheBooke.com
@@nancyhulan thanks so much!
thank you nancy hulan
How much it's is
How do you get the rubber tube like cap off of the glass tip pen? It is too tight to pull or twist.
Just pull 😊
@@nancyhulan We tried that, it is too tight and won't come off.
What kind of ink should I use? I searched for glass pen ink on Amazon and didn't see anything specifically for glass pens.
Josh, all of the inks on our website, www.arteofthebooke.com, work wonderfully with glass pens.
Use dip pen ink
Or tell me what country you are in,What price you are willing to pay and other potion you would like. I would the research
Thank you so much I really needed this! ❤️✨
Hi there! Thanks for your informative video! I’m using an old hand-me-down from my father and it doesn’t have a very controlled ink flow nor does the ink last long on any given side... is there a possibility that my old pen is just too dull to function? Your pens seemed quite a bit sharper than mine and I was wondering if that’s contributing to my issue
Hard to say. I'd recommend trying a thicker ink and seeing if that helps.
Sounds as if the nib has worn down over the years. If you enjoy using glass dip pens, Amazon has a variety of them and pretty inexpensive. Some are less the ten bucks! I just got one that came with 4 inks, pen and pen rest and a water beaker for under 15.00! It writes great with fountain pen ink, as most glass dip pens do. Watch a few more videos on glass dip pens, lots more information on them besides this channel...
@@strshooter7399
Do you think you can tell me the brand name? I'm planning on trying a glass pen, however I'm not sure what's good or bad.
@@ieaterasers5986 I cant say really. BUT a UA-camr(er) - InkyRocks who is based out in Japan, has some videos where she uses glass dip pens, and tells whrre she got them, how she uses them, etc... . Her videos (IMO) are great! Wonderful, informative, fun to watch, AND and I love her videos. Good luck :-)
@@strshooter7399
Thanks for telling me. I'll her and see if I could find one.
Can I draw with glass dip pen?
Yes
Mine has rubber on it do I cut it off?
If it was shipped with a plastic tube to protect the glass tip, pull off the plastic tube before using it.
Thank you Nancy!
Are there different quality among different brands? If so what are the better ones? I have a cheap Chinese made one a friend bought me at a garage sale...love it now I want more
Quality will vary somewhat, yes. I highly recommend the ones we carry at www.ArteOfTheBooke.com :-)
Thanks a lot Nancy, can I use I watercolor paint, instead of ink? I am planning to use in signing my name in my watercolor painting. Best regards.
I think that will work, but there is one way to find out!
Yes you can!!
I know that there are several thickness of tips for a thicker line. Which ones are these?
I have a question for you Nancy
Thank you so much for this!
Hi I’m PandaPrincess!!!!
I don't know if I got it right, but you said that you need another ink which is extra for glass pen? Is that right? Maybe do you know how its called this ink and if I can by it on amazon or ebay?
And do you know maybe this glow in the dark ink and where you can buy it?
The glow in the dark ink you are talking about is probably “Noodlers Bulletproof Blue Ghost UV Ink” though you do need a black light to see the ink.
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I don’t know if anyone asked but what type of paper do glass pens need?
Paper works best if it has a smooth, tight finish, so the ink doesn't feather. Any type of calligraph paper should be fine, such as the ones in our journals and calligraphy sets at www.arteofthebooke.com
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Nice demonstration
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Hi! I've got question: Is it possible to write with this pen as a lefty? Fountain pens and feather quills are impossible for me to use, but since this dip pen has a round tip, I was hoping that I might be able to write with it?
From a round tip standpoint, yes, it is. As a lefty you would still need to position your paper so that your hand doesn't drag through the wet ink.
@@nancyhulan Yeah, well...what else is new? 😅 I already have to do that with a ball point pen... and a pencil... and pretty much anything one writes with 😒
I wanna ask if its fine to use the ink that i use for fountain pen???
Yes,you can use fountain pen ink with the glass pens.
hey can u know the diffrence of dip pen ink and fountain pen ink ?
The inks usually say they're for fountain pens, or the company does. Calligraphy inks also usually say they're for calligraphy. And you'll see all sorts of warnings telling you to never, ever use India Ink in a fountain pen, but it often comes with a glass dip pen.
What a beautiful way to write
Nancy, i have a question how do you make the tip of the pen normal again cause mine is like a tip of a ball point pen
I'm not sure what you mean by making it normal again. Can you clarify?
Nancy Hulan uhmm like sharper? Mine writes so thick even when i try to not touch the paper that much
OP: Have you tried a different type of paper? There are writing papers specfically for fountain pens. For drawing/calligraphy, try a coated paper or 'hot pressed". They will be less absorbent.
@@nancyhulanhello Nancy thank you for an amazing tutorial, I haven't long bought a glass dip pen, but I was wondering how long will it hold the ink before you have to dip it again, as I am not a massive fan if dipping a pen every 2 to 3 letters
Is the glass real glass or fake glass?
It is real glass.
@@nancyhulan ok thank you can you tell me if I can find the brown one you where using for demonstration on how to put in the nib ? And can I find it on Amazon?
@@ilianelly26 These wood pens are NOT available on Amazon. You buy one here: arteofthebooke.com/collections/historical-writing-supplies/products/hand-turned-wood-dip-pen-one-pen
I'm an illustrator who just got a glass pen, I found it extremely easy to use apposed to inking with a brush or a G-pen. I was wondering is there any way to get different size tips, the fine tip is great for detail work, though bigger tip would be nice. I was thinking of grinding down a tip of a second glass pen.
It's the age of the internet and people are still asking questions like this? Grinding down a tip sounds like it could work, but potentially be disastrous. In order to get the precision you want, you would need a dremel with a diamond rotary bit, and a steady hand since the spiral channels that carry the ink are the entire function of the pen, and glass is very fragile. I would recommend wearing goggles and a mask if you are going to be grinding glass.
Personally I don't think it would work since glass is incredibly fragile, and to get the tip you want would mean the glass breaking if you write with it. These pens are made with hot glass and aren't mucked around with afterwards, tooling glass after it is hardened, with grinders or chisels can weaken it. Not worth the effort or time, better to invest in a nice refillable fountain pen for finer lines, since the tips are made of metal and more forgiving.
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