How to do a Pen Test (the right way)
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 intro
00:41 what you will need
02:57 why pen test at all??
06:25 how to do the pen test
07:04 understanding pen performance
10:02 paper comparison
12:43 pen weight matters too!
13:20 don't forget to test this
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Hobonichi Store for the Hobonichi Weeks: www.1101.com/store/techo/en/
Leuchtrum notebook: www.leuchtturm1917.us/classic...
Take a note mini: take-a-note.store/en-us/produ...
Hubman and chubgirl (Christmas notebook): hubmanchubgirl.store/
Uniball jetstream ballpoint pen, 0.38: www.amazon.com/Uni-Ball-Jetst...
Zig Brushables (Platinum): www.dickblick.com/items/zig-b...
Tomboy 312: www.tombowusa.com/dual-brush-...
Mildliner (coral): www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Mildlin...
Sakura Pigma micron set: www.jetpens.com/Sakura-Pigma-...
Uniball Signo Micro 207 Gel Pen 0.5: www.amazon.com/uni-ball-61255...
Tomboy fudenosuke hard tip: amazon.com/Fudenosuke-Brush-P...
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As a lefty, I've just abandoned intentional smear tests. Some pens can be immediately bad on some paper, so I've just culled down my stash to ones I really like and accepted that it is simply beyond my control🤣
I think my go to pen is a Pilot G-2 0.38 because it is the most consistent across the planner papers I have, but I have some Zebra Sarasa pens that are also really good. I also like to use Marvy LePen or PaperMate Flairs for color on thicker paper because I'd have to be writing wild for that to smudge. I also dabble in fountain pens on Tomoe River paper, but I do find that using a medium or bigger nib prevents scratching and makes me write slow enough to avoid unnecessary smudges.
Yes. Smudges and such happens a lot asxa leftie 😂. I finally found a pen I love. The Curvapen. It has this weird nib and works great for everyone. But when I switch it up with other pens, patience is key. 😅
I do these tests on all planners and notebooks I start.
Other than doing ballpoint and gel pens I also write a long line of words and test out different highlighters on them to determine which set of stationary should be paired with the notebook. Also using dot highlighters for tasks.
I started a new ink swatch book for my new fountain pen obsession and use whole 2 page (front and back) for each ink as the color looks slightly different depending on nib sizes and different pens. Everytime I change to different fountain pen I go back to make new pen test. This was very helpful when I had a bottle of Kaweco smoky grey. Most pens made it barely visible, only good on my Kaweco sport m nib and Twsbi F, M, B nibs.
No fountain pens?! j/k, but seriously, no fountain pens?!
😆I love them too, but not everyone does.😉
What's making me nuts is that the Zebra Mildliners don't have a simple number system like the Tombow dual-brush pens. I have pages of pen tests where I'm not exactly sure which ones I was using! Specifically I have like 5 shades of gray in Zebra mildliners and they aren't labeled in a consistent way.
FYI: the “US” versions of mildliners do have the color names on them. I have a mix of US and Japanese mildliners so I started my own color number system and I always assign a number to my mildliners and keep track on an Excel sheet. It’s an extra step, but I don’t mind lol.
The press-through effect is one of my favorite parts of the whole thing. But I do have to be careful if I'm using the little tool I have for making curcles, I press too hard and there's an impression on the next page. Not a fan of that.
I also test out my favorite inktense colors with and without water since the hobonichi paper isn't stark, bright white.
Loved this video! A breakdown of things to look at when testing any writing tool, where and how.
I like the Uniball Signo .38 RT in blue/black. I have written 3 dry and I'm days away from writing the 4th dry.
such a fantastic tip, I love it ☺☺☺
Most reliable pen for all my different notebooks and planners is the Zebra Sarasa MarkOn 0.4. 🙌
I’m a huge fan of the Pentel Energel pen (in 0.4 or 0.5). It’s on my desk ready to use for my personal planner, everyday writing, and when I WFH. BUT for my work planner and when I’m in the office I have to have a Uni Jetstream 4&1 (Peanuts edition). And I always have a “soda blue” Mildliner nearby.
What planner is the week planner?
What planner is tour taking noteplanner? The brand please
My go to pen is the Curvapen! Best pen ever!❤