Not only did we get to see a great review of a glass pen, but we also received a delightful and insightful tour of Singapore's transit system. I hope to visit Singapore one day!
I have one solely for the purpose of applying masking fluid, it works great. I had spent many years trying out various applicators, ruling pens and brushes. Didn't get on with any of them but this works great for fine lines, spotting and even filling small areas - and even if you forget to wash it off, it just rolls off.
I have one of these and I LOVE it. I love how long I can write with it before I have to redip. And I like the point. But I think my favorite part is that I can just run the whole thing under the sink and wash it out with soap and water and no harm done.
@@MrsTiffanyGrey yeah. I think you got a bad pen. I can get about half a page of writting with a 3/4 dip more if I turn the pen and let the ink get faint which I sometimes do for effect. My pen has a slightly different nib though. It's swirled. So I would take your pen back.
@@oowoowoo I don't actually, or rather, I can't read it. I got it off Wish and it's all in Chinese. I can describe the packaging to you because I think that it's still there. It is a dark purple galaxy box and includes the dip pen, a little rest for the pen and some inks. The inks aren't great. But the pen comes to a beautiful thin point and has an onion dome (you know the kind you find on Russian churches) style tip. With a single dip half way up I can do about half a page of writing in my small handwriting.
Glass pens aren't a necessity but they're always such a joy to use. They're also more low maintenance than fountain pens or steel nib dip pens and don't have restrictions when it comes to the type of ink. You could even dip them in watercolor and write or draw with them.
James Barton i highly recommend it ^^ I've seen people even use food like wine or coffee as ink lol As long as it's thin enough to stick into the grooves you're good ^^
Thanks for the tips! I'm actually agonising whether or not I should buy a liner/detailer brush for watercolor painting and this pen may resolve the problem!
@@na2sosa No problem! And while it does work with china ink, note that you might need to deep clean it every once in a while with a toothbrush etc to really get rid of the ink that might get clogged in the grooves. It's still better than fountain pens when it comes to permanent ink, but just know that it's not 100% bulletproof.
I love my dip pen for detail stuff when I do water color painting. These pens are a great way to put down a little bit of ink at a time. It is the best for fine lines too. The glass pen is great for watercolor detailing.
When I rinse a glass dipping pen in water I use a plastic cup. Rinsing the glass tip of the pen in a glass of water: if the tip hits the glass holding the water too hard it may chip the pen tip. ....then you may have to sand down the glass tip in order to repair the damage. Great video.
Randy Howitzer Ruined my favorite glass dip pen just this way. Rookie mistake; dropped it into a glass of water. Never could get it to work properly again and never found another that worked quite as well. Good advice.
@@SDW90808 Glass dips pens are delicate, no denying that. I find myself with a folded cloth towel to set the glass pen down on as well, when a short break is being taken. Sorry to hear about your ruined pen tip. We're you able to sand down the tip at all? Or was the tip too damaged to even repair?
Thanks for the review! I use a glasspen occasionally with my watercolor paintings filled with watercolor! It is great for detailed work like grasses or branches and twigs in trees. Also gives interesting effects to fill it with clear water and to draw on damp watercolor surfaces... Great tool to experiment!
I never thought that you would make a video on this product but I admit that I am pleasantly surprised by the result ! Apart from an obvious fragility, the use is so simple and the result amazing. You don't need a cartridge, a syringe, a converter, you dip your pen and you draw, like in the past. The line is perfect, the inkflow too and all the inks are usable. Not very practical but original and interesting. Thanks Teoh !
I love mine too... I use it for swatching inks in a notebook and for using the inks that I don’t have loaded in pens. I have around 50 inks so it comes in very handy! Fun bus drawings... thanks again for all your videos. ✨🙏🏼✨
I loved watching you draw, thank you for sharing your art. A couple of things I wanted to mention about your pen. The false starts you mentioned are caused by pigment or glitter clotting the pen. Your pen has a straight line groove and if the ink is a little thick, it can sometimes clog. One great usage, which also highlights its specific use-case, is just swatching. The ability to switch pen ink color and transparency/definition like a water color brush, but on the pen tip itself and in how you interact with the ink on the paper, is a unique experience to glass dip pens. I like the one you're using here to make very fine lines and sometimes even shading with it is fun, on the right paper. But there's another thicker tipped design which is better for bolder lines. Part of the problem as well is that glass dip pens aren't meant to have their ink exposed to open air for so long. It dries relatively quickly and although you might still have a good amount of ink on the pen, it's also going to dry quicker because it's a larger surface area. Fortunately, or unfortunately for some, I've discovered that the best way to use glass dip pens is to slow down your work flow. Take a pause, take some time to allow that ink to flow, take some time to dip the pen very lightly into the ink so that you don't waste a bunch of ink that's inevitably going to dry or end up in your wash glass. Also, use hot water. Get a candle warmer and set the temperature to just below boiling. The ink will flow much better.
I absolutely love glass dip pens. I have owned several and each has its own temperament even when made by the same manufacturer. When you get a good one, treat it like, uh, glass. Left mine back in the States while traveling.
i love my glass pen! i won mine at a small drawing contest. i personally prefer no line variation with my tools, so non-flex pens and pencils are a big favorite
What a nice surprise to see you sliding this pen smoothly, seamlessly, and easily onto the paper. I always had the impression that this instrument would be rough in contact with the paper and also that it could not hold enough ink. Liked it! I'll try a pen like that as soon as I can. Thanks!
Just wanted to say thank you for the videos! You’re inspiring a fellow Singaporean all the way in Canada. You’re definitely helping us all through the ups and downs of the pandemic.
Watching you drawing and listening to your explanations and descriptions was the most relaxing moment of my day. Great video, thanks for the content! And what a beautiful pen, huh
Hi! For the concern of not being able to bring it anywhere, I actually purchased a Marupen which is like a two-in-one pen because it's provided with a fountain pen nib, and a glass dip nib that you can screw on the barrel. There's also a Delike version which includes 5 fountain pen nibs and a glass dip nib. I bought the Marupen because as a fountain pen user, I would like to try out inks in pen meets without the hassle of cleaning a converter. I can just use it and dip and then clean with water and towel, and I can use another ink for it. The plus side is that it actually has a screw cap! I can bring it anywhere!
Wow, I'm surprised this particular glass pen was able to hold so much ink/ last for so long with one dip! I've seen some pretty terrible glass pens that don't write well or very quickly run out of ink. Usually the ones that work well have a nib shaped like a narrow cylindrical shape that tapers to a point at the end (instead of the dramatically curved tear-drop shape in this video) and the grooves spiral down the nib, preferrably they twist around a lot before getting to the end. But your pen had straight grooves! So very surprising performance indeed.
I bought one for about £5 years ago and use it a lot for swatching new colours as it is so easy to clean. I would recommend using a plastic water jar though rather than glass as it is more forgiving in terms of breaking the tip.
I'm not an artist, so I'm not sure why RUclips recommended this, but it was very enjoyable. Really interesting pen. Also really liked the insight into the transport system. I paused the video to check your currency against my own. That bus fare is impressively affordable!
I think a pen like this would be good for writing or anything where you don’t care about varied lines. I like the colors you used together and I like the super sketchy and same size lines you have going. Plus I totally agree that drawing four buses like these from memory is pretty freakin cool.
Thanks for the video. I was curious about glass dip pens since I've a few fountain pens.. and if I get one, I'll just keep it at home. Not having the blobs is a huge plus (as you mention), and I loved the buses!!
Keep all of your old toothbrushes, they are great for cleaning all sorts of things including this dip pen grooves. I thought about getting a dip pen, but I like to go outside and sketch and I just think it would be quite cumbersome for me. Thank you for the review.
So, completely besides the point of the video, it's very interesting watching you sketch cause it kinda shows how you see things in your mind. Like... you start drawing the front of the bus and when you're done, you draw the wheel on the other side. That was completely unexpected to me, maybe because i can't draw to save my life. I'm an engineer, so i see things in physical assemblies. Watching you draw it seems to me that you see things in basic shapes and the relations between those shapes. Very interesting.
I accidentally dipped a little too hard into my ink palette and snapped the tip a little so now it doesn't work but luckily, it's super cheap from ebay and I was able to replace it. I really like your style with this less line variation that the pen produces, its so nice.
Teoh, I always appreciate your reviews. You are so concise and straight forward with your views. Thank you for these reviews. Given that I cannot recall any of your videos being sponsored - apart from the items sent to you by companies for reviews (I have not seen every video so I may be incorrect) I know it costs you a pretty penny to provide for your channel. I wish you every happiness in the new year. Kisses to Tiffany, my favorite co-host.
This was a nice review. The only other review I saw (a while back) was from an artist that didn't even use inks as their main medium, so I was a bit skeptical of it. Will definitely keep it in mind now!
I have a glass pen dip pen by Rohrer and Klingner. The dip portion grooves swirl around, so they are longer and hold more ink. I use fountain pen inks and enjoy it. I like the idea of using it for my PH Martin India inks. Thanks for that idea. Love watching you sketch!
As someone who is vaguely interested in getting back into making art after having done a lot of drawing in high school and not much since I've considered buying one of these just because they seem so cool. But I figured it wouldn't be a good idea for a beginner like me just because I think it looks nice. XD
That blue bus, has personality 😅 I like how you draw the buses and also I like the glass pen. I think it's a very beautiful tool. I'll buy one for myself to give it a try. Makes me curious to see how does it feel to draw with it. 😁
Thanks for the video, it's really useful. My first thought would be to put it in a fishing float tube to carry it around as they have passing at both ends.
Nice video! I've only just started learning about glass pens and now realize I'm gonna ask for one as a birthday gift! It's crazy I'm learning about these now when they've been around for centuries! ^^
This is a super timely video as I was just looking at these pens on Amazon last night! Hesitated purchasing one because I was concerned about it being to gimmicky as you mentioned, but after your review I think a few of these need to part of my ever growing pen and pencil collection! I admit it, I have a problem....I’m a pen and pencil addict! 😁
Welcome to the dork side :D I bought one because a friend had a super fancy one as art display in his sculpture cabinet (he had received it as a gift and wouldn't ever use it, but it looked nice) and I got to try it and got hooked on the way it felt on paper. I don't have any flex nibs in my collection, yet, though.
Thanks for the warm welcome to the Dork Side! I did order two glass pens, they are so pretty! Can’t wait to try them out!! I had never thought to use fountain pens in my art work until watching Theoh’s vids! For a long time I used the micron pens, but never felt that I could get the crisp clean lines that I wanted. A bit ago after watching a vid of an artist and seeing their results with Rotring Isograph pens, I ordered the Master set, it came with .20,.30 and .50 nibbed pens. I love these pens! The sharpness of the lines I get with these pens has been a game changer for me! Even the look of the ink is different, there is more “drama” in my work as opposed to the flat look of the micron pens! No more worry about dried out or dull nibs! When I want a bit more flare or whimsy I reach for one of my many fountain pens! Although I am really looking forward to trying the glass pen in my art work, I’m more excited to use it in my Journaling. This is something I do every day! I only use a fountain pen in my journals as well as for letter writing! Yes, I actually write letters to my far away family and friends instead of emails or text! Call me a rebel! I guess I’m just a bit old fashion in that way! lol 😁
@@Rainedance1010 letters are very nice to send and receive, they engage different senses than what emails and facetiming does. I loved using fountain pens for writing letters to other people, but couldn't relate to those who loved using them for journaling or notes, until I realized I don't like taking long notes with normal fat-tipped ballpoint pens nor wide mechanical pencils either, and bought a cheapo extra fine-nibbed (by European standards) fountain pen from Asia, and finally had a fountain pen that I actually felt worked well as an alternative writing implement for my casual note taking :) With letters you can include things like scents, textures (including fancy inks), or even little fun paper mechanisms. A smoky paper written next to the fireplace across a series of cold evenings holds a certain charm, as does a hastily written note on a napkin including a festival coaster with a funny picture on it. I love emails and video chats, but they don't really replace letters, they are just a lovely addition.
@Il Al You are so right! While emailing, texting or FaceTiming with family and friends is an amazing way to connect with folks, there is just something about sending and receiving an actual hand written letter that to me is far more personal! There are no perfume scented emails, emails don’t have texture or those extra little surprises you can add to your letters! A letter can touch on so many senses that can stir so many memories and emotions! It was several years ago that I switched from using whatever pen was handy for journaling to a fountain pen. I found that for whatever reason the use of a fountain pen seemed to reflect whatever emotion or feeling I was experiencing at that moment. The way the pen glides across the paper, the way the ink flowed leaving crisp clear words on paper for me personally expressed my thoughts clearly. The little ink “dots” that are so often left by ball point pens, again for me personally were more of a distraction, they seemed to me to muddle what my thoughts really were. I like for not only my words but my writing to reflect what I’m feeling. Over time I began to use my fountain pen more and more for “everyday” writing, it’s not often that I use a ball point pen any more! I have a few really nice fountain pens that I enjoy using, but honestly my inexpensive fine point fountain pens have been my more go to pens as of late! Especially when I use them with my own paper that I’ve created for writing a letter to someone, again another way to reflect your own personality in your letter writing! Using my inexpensive pens I’m not so worried about damaging a nib although I’ve never had an issue with this as the nibs seem to be very strurdy, even the fine nibs on my inexpensive pens! One of the best things about using fountain pens is the conversations that it can start because it’s seems to be unusual by modern standards to use one these days! Often when I’m in a coffee shop sipping coffee and writing someone will comment on my pen, many have never seen one let alone used one! It can be a great conversation starter! Look st what a great conversation this has turned into all from watching a video on a glass fountain pen! Amazing huh!?!?😁
I was tempted to get one in Venice just a few days ago! But I did worry about if it would survive being jammed into my suitcase and fly all the way back to New Zealand. Another reason is what you mentioned about it being a fixed tip whereas I love to create contrast. But now seeing you use it, I am tempted once again! Maybe I can find a cheaper one in China on my flight back haha
I'm surprised how similar the Singapore public transport busses and fares are to Montreal Canada public transport . this was a fun informative video :)
@@suelynncho And you, and all the others who've liked your comment seem to be the kind of people who mock just because it's something different - ie unkind / bully!
You have really piqued my curiosity! I have so many questions about the design, composition, etc. of these pens, now that I see they actually are functional (I've dabbled in blowing glass, and you know what they say about the dangers of a little knowledge 😅) - should be a fun new project to "research". Maybe even a neat challenge, to try to make a serviceable one by -charred lol- hand? 👩🏭
Teoh, this was a great video. I love seeing the more unusual work so well! If you liked the pen try the Moonman glass pen. It is a dip glass nib but has a screw off cap to protect the nib. I have used both but like the portability of the Moonman. Thanks for another great video
I'm not a fan of glass but the design is fantastic... I'd prefer one in plastic, that would even make a more flexable plastic on the tip possible, and u could keep it clear for visibility, and it would be durable
I just got started using regular dip pen (I mean, what better time to start learning something new then these right now?), but these look really interesting, too. Maybe they're next on my "I want to try these"-list :)
Thank You so much for this video. I've been curious about this pen if it was a scam lol. Now I will get one. You showed me how to use it. So Thank You! 😊
As a lefty I fell in love with this type of pen ages ago and I can tell you they're even dishwasher safe and become wonderfully clean even in the grooves if you put them in the cutlery compartment.
Great review and sketches. Not sure why you call this pen gimmicky. I've had one for a while now and find it works very well on top of being pretty. Nice info about Singapore as well.
I liked the idea of a glass dip pen. And it looks like it works too, just the design doesn't look like what i like. Also i noticed you really like buses huh :D
The first time I saw glass pens was in Woodstock, New York 1984. At that time the cost was $15 to $50. The guy said to clean the glass pen is to soak the pen in rubbing alcohol.
If those buses are any representation of your style I’d say that would look good for like cartoons or kids books. That’s just want the style reminds me of.
Thanks Teoh! I have one and enjoyed it but didn't know you were supped to dip the entire front portion in - makes much more sense! Any tips on how to clean it when the pigmented ink gets stuck on?
I just clean it with water. It's not going to clean off the dried ink but that doesn't affect the next colour. To clean it thoroughly, I guess you have to use those fountain pen cleaning liquid. Rotring makes one.
I really like mine, holds ink forever. No line variation, true, but that's also the case for fineliners and similar pens. So, not really a replacement for a metal nib dip pen, but could be a replacement for a fineliner.
I just tried a glass pen, I've been using g-pens and brushes to ink for a while and there very hard to master. Glass pens are far more easy to pick up and use, it's seams relatively dummy prof. I find having a steady line is very useful in out lining work, so it's a good secondary tool. I think it's a really good beginner tool for inking, but the biggest problem I see is there is only one tip size I can see.
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The pen is cool but let's not overlook that fact that you just drew four very nice bus sketches from memory. Cool x2
I used reference photos 😁
@@teohyc - job well done either way ; )
@@teohyc I use references to draw a lot! Still awesome! ^^
@@teohyc also I wanted to say you have to clean it by dipping in water then wiping it with paper towels 🧻 :D
Not only did we get to see a great review of a glass pen, but we also received a delightful and insightful tour of Singapore's transit system. I hope to visit Singapore one day!
I have one solely for the purpose of applying masking fluid, it works great. I had spent many years trying out various applicators, ruling pens and brushes. Didn't get on with any of them but this works great for fine lines, spotting and even filling small areas - and even if you forget to wash it off, it just rolls off.
Awesome tip, thanks.
Great idea! Thanks
Great idea! I actually have that's been sitting on my shelf for a couple years now....unused. I'll try this. It makes sense.
That's a great application. I dislike using brushes and having to wash them afterwards.
Yes, I have heard that it's good for applying masking fluid. Thanks for the confirmation! :-D
It doubles down as christmas decoration
A charming Victorian Christmas
I have one of these and I LOVE it. I love how long I can write with it before I have to redip. And I like the point. But I think my favorite part is that I can just run the whole thing under the sink and wash it out with soap and water and no harm done.
I am so glad you said that. I had to redip every letter so now I know that something was wrong with my pen! It was so frustrating!
@@MrsTiffanyGrey yeah. I think you got a bad pen. I can get about half a page of writting with a 3/4 dip more if I turn the pen and let the ink get faint which I sometimes do for effect. My pen has a slightly different nib though. It's swirled. So I would take your pen back.
@@KitarraChaosWeaver do you remember the brand of your pen? I'm doing some research and am wanting to buy a good quality one :)
@@oowoowoo I don't actually, or rather, I can't read it. I got it off Wish and it's all in Chinese. I can describe the packaging to you because I think that it's still there. It is a dark purple galaxy box and includes the dip pen, a little rest for the pen and some inks. The inks aren't great. But the pen comes to a beautiful thin point and has an onion dome (you know the kind you find on Russian churches) style tip. With a single dip half way up I can do about half a page of writing in my small handwriting.
@@KitarraChaosWeaver Awesome! Thanks so much for the helpful info :)
Glass pens aren't a necessity but they're always such a joy to use. They're also more low maintenance than fountain pens or steel nib dip pens and don't have restrictions when it comes to the type of ink. You could even dip them in watercolor and write or draw with them.
That's a fun idea. ^ 👍 😄
James Barton i highly recommend it ^^ I've seen people even use food like wine or coffee as ink lol As long as it's thin enough to stick into the grooves you're good ^^
Thanks for the tips! I'm actually agonising whether or not I should buy a liner/detailer brush for watercolor painting and this pen may resolve the problem!
I came to this video to know if it works with China Ink and I was soon going to search for other types, so I'm very thankful for you comment
@@na2sosa No problem! And while it does work with china ink, note that you might need to deep clean it every once in a while with a toothbrush etc to really get rid of the ink that might get clogged in the grooves. It's still better than fountain pens when it comes to permanent ink, but just know that it's not 100% bulletproof.
I love my dip pen for detail stuff when I do water color painting. These pens are a great way to put down a little bit of ink at a time. It is the best for fine lines too. The glass pen is great for watercolor detailing.
When I rinse a glass dipping pen in water I use a plastic cup.
Rinsing the glass tip of the pen in a glass of water: if the tip hits the glass holding the water too hard it may chip the pen tip. ....then you may have to sand down the glass tip in order to repair the damage.
Great video.
Randy Howitzer Ruined my favorite glass dip pen just this way. Rookie mistake; dropped it into a glass of water. Never could get it to work properly again and never found another that worked quite as well. Good advice.
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Glass dips pens are delicate, no denying that.
I find myself with a folded cloth towel to set the glass pen down on as well, when a short break is being taken.
Sorry to hear about your ruined pen tip.
We're you able to sand down the tip at all? Or was the tip too damaged to even repair?
Krypton 114 up ur arse
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For you, maybe
Thanks for the review! I use a glasspen occasionally with my watercolor paintings filled with watercolor! It is great for detailed work like grasses or branches and twigs in trees. Also gives interesting effects to fill it with clear water and to draw on damp watercolor surfaces...
Great tool to experiment!
taunus spatz: Now I REALLY have to have one! 😄
I never thought of using them that way I might have to try them out now
wow, that’s such a neat idea! now i have to get one to try with my gouache. i always have trouble controlling those tiny detail brushes
For grass what an amazing idea too!!!
@@gracecitrus3613me too, fab idea, isn't it
I never thought that you would make a video on this product but I admit that I am pleasantly surprised by the result ! Apart from an obvious fragility, the use is so simple and the result amazing. You don't need a cartridge, a syringe, a converter, you dip your pen and you draw, like in the past. The line is perfect, the inkflow too and all the inks are usable. Not very practical but original and interesting. Thanks Teoh !
I love mine too... I use it for swatching inks in a notebook and for using the inks that I don’t have loaded in pens. I have around 50 inks so it comes in very handy! Fun bus drawings... thanks again for all your videos. ✨🙏🏼✨
I loved watching you draw, thank you for sharing your art.
A couple of things I wanted to mention about your pen. The false starts you mentioned are caused by pigment or glitter clotting the pen. Your pen has a straight line groove and if the ink is a little thick, it can sometimes clog.
One great usage, which also highlights its specific use-case, is just swatching. The ability to switch pen ink color and transparency/definition like a water color brush, but on the pen tip itself and in how you interact with the ink on the paper, is a unique experience to glass dip pens.
I like the one you're using here to make very fine lines and sometimes even shading with it is fun, on the right paper. But there's another thicker tipped design which is better for bolder lines.
Part of the problem as well is that glass dip pens aren't meant to have their ink exposed to open air for so long. It dries relatively quickly and although you might still have a good amount of ink on the pen, it's also going to dry quicker because it's a larger surface area.
Fortunately, or unfortunately for some, I've discovered that the best way to use glass dip pens is to slow down your work flow. Take a pause, take some time to allow that ink to flow, take some time to dip the pen very lightly into the ink so that you don't waste a bunch of ink that's inevitably going to dry or end up in your wash glass.
Also, use hot water. Get a candle warmer and set the temperature to just below boiling. The ink will flow much better.
Fab ideas, thx so much!!!
I absolutely love glass dip pens. I have owned several and each has its own temperament even when made by the same manufacturer. When you get a good one, treat it like, uh, glass. Left mine back in the States while traveling.
i love my glass pen! i won mine at a small drawing contest. i personally prefer no line variation with my tools, so non-flex pens and pencils are a big favorite
PeterDraws used one of these with glowing ink, it was pretty cool. Good to see regular ink review
I missed that, have to look it up, thx
I bought mine because I saw Peter use it. It’s a pretty cool pen to work with
What a nice surprise to see you sliding this pen smoothly, seamlessly, and easily onto the paper. I always had the impression that this instrument would be rough in contact with the paper and also that it could not hold enough ink. Liked it! I'll try a pen like that as soon as I can. Thanks!
Amazed by the changes on the tip of this pen as you change the colors!
Just wanted to say thank you for the videos! You’re inspiring a fellow Singaporean all the way in Canada. You’re definitely helping us all through the ups and downs of the pandemic.
Watching you drawing and listening to your explanations and descriptions was the most relaxing moment of my day. Great video, thanks for the content!
And what a beautiful pen, huh
Great for that lacy look of branches and twigs on trees.
Hi! For the concern of not being able to bring it anywhere, I actually purchased a Marupen which is like a two-in-one pen because it's provided with a fountain pen nib, and a glass dip nib that you can screw on the barrel. There's also a Delike version which includes 5 fountain pen nibs and a glass dip nib. I bought the Marupen because as a fountain pen user, I would like to try out inks in pen meets without the hassle of cleaning a converter. I can just use it and dip and then clean with water and towel, and I can use another ink for it. The plus side is that it actually has a screw cap! I can bring it anywhere!
Wow thx 4 the info and the brand name!!
Wow, I'm surprised this particular glass pen was able to hold so much ink/ last for so long with one dip! I've seen some pretty terrible glass pens that don't write well or very quickly run out of ink. Usually the ones that work well have a nib shaped like a narrow cylindrical shape that tapers to a point at the end (instead of the dramatically curved tear-drop shape in this video) and the grooves spiral down the nib, preferrably they twist around a lot before getting to the end. But your pen had straight grooves! So very surprising performance indeed.
I've had better luck with the bulb nibs than the straighter ones.
I bought one for about £5 years ago and use it a lot for swatching new colours as it is so easy to clean. I would recommend using a plastic water jar though rather than glass as it is more forgiving in terms of breaking the tip.
This was super helpful information about the pen, but I also liked hearing about Singapore! I qas there once in 2003 and loved it.
I'm so impressed with how this glass dip pen holds so much ink!!
I'm not an artist, so I'm not sure why RUclips recommended this, but it was very enjoyable. Really interesting pen. Also really liked the insight into the transport system. I paused the video to check your currency against my own. That bus fare is impressively affordable!
I think a pen like this would be good for writing or anything where you don’t care about varied lines. I like the colors you used together and I like the super sketchy and same size lines you have going. Plus I totally agree that drawing four buses like these from memory is pretty freakin cool.
Thank you for the review. I just bought one and I am waiting for it to arrive. Can't wait to use it.
Thanks for the video. I was curious about glass dip pens since I've a few fountain pens.. and if I get one, I'll just keep it at home. Not having the blobs is a huge plus (as you mention), and I loved the buses!!
What fun!!! It holds great amounts of ink...and puts down a smooth line. Thanks!
Keep all of your old toothbrushes, they are great for cleaning all sorts of things including this dip pen grooves. I thought about getting a dip pen, but I like to go outside and sketch and I just think it would be quite cumbersome for me. Thank you for the review.
Thanks for the tip
Works for left handed people well. Easier than standard metal nib.
So, completely besides the point of the video, it's very interesting watching you sketch cause it kinda shows how you see things in your mind. Like... you start drawing the front of the bus and when you're done, you draw the wheel on the other side. That was completely unexpected to me, maybe because i can't draw to save my life. I'm an engineer, so i see things in physical assemblies. Watching you draw it seems to me that you see things in basic shapes and the relations between those shapes. Very interesting.
Thanks for the review, I was always interested into getting one myself, but never did purchase it
this man knows his buses
I accidentally dipped a little too hard into my ink palette and snapped the tip a little so now it doesn't work but luckily, it's super cheap from ebay and I was able to replace it.
I really like your style with this less line variation that the pen produces, its so nice.
Faye Wulf you can file the tip with graduating sizes of sandpaper, ending with the finest wet and dry.
@@franceswatts4001good luck, i tried it, but didnot succeed
Teoh, I always appreciate your reviews. You are so concise and straight forward with your views. Thank you for these reviews. Given that I cannot recall any of your videos being sponsored - apart from the items sent to you by companies for reviews (I have not seen every video so I may be incorrect) I know it costs you a pretty penny to provide for your channel.
I wish you every happiness in the new year. Kisses to Tiffany, my favorite co-host.
Thanks for your support. And you're correct on the sponsorship stuff.
This was a nice review. The only other review I saw (a while back) was from an artist that didn't even use inks as their main medium, so I was a bit skeptical of it. Will definitely keep it in mind now!
Thanks for this review and so nice to hear someone from Singapore. I have always enjoyed time I spent there.
Welcome 😁
Watching your video allowed me to see what I was doing wrong when I tried my glass pens. I'll get them out again, thanks!
I have two of these that I use for swatching fountain pen inks, they're a lovely tool to have
I love the differant colors of ink you used in the demo.
thanks for making the video. i ended up ordering the bombay yellow you were using. :)
I have a glass pen dip pen by Rohrer and Klingner. The dip portion grooves swirl around, so they are longer and hold more ink. I use fountain pen inks and enjoy it. I like the idea of using it for my PH Martin India inks. Thanks for that idea. Love watching you sketch!
I just got one of these gifted by a friend. Thanks for the review.
Thank you. I always wondered how good these are. Nice buses.
wasn't expecting to learn about Singaporean buses when I clicked on this, but it's a pleasant surprise and keeps it interesting!
Not sure why I was talking about buses 😂
Haha love that you took a few seconds to twirl it 😂 Awesome video!
your art style is reallynice and casual
I loved this video! Very insightful, very great information! 😊
Those are some very nice buses
As someone who is vaguely interested in getting back into making art after having done a lot of drawing in high school and not much since I've considered buying one of these just because they seem so cool. But I figured it wouldn't be a good idea for a beginner like me just because I think it looks nice. XD
That blue bus, has personality 😅 I like how you draw the buses and also I like the glass pen. I think it's a very beautiful tool. I'll buy one for myself to give it a try. Makes me curious to see how does it feel to draw with it. 😁
Thanks for the video, it's really useful. My first thought would be to put it in a fishing float tube to carry it around as they have passing at both ends.
Nice video! I've only just started learning about glass pens and now realize I'm gonna ask for one as a birthday gift! It's crazy I'm learning about these now when they've been around for centuries! ^^
This is the first time I've seen this kind of pen. This is pretty dope
This is a super timely video as I was just looking at these pens on Amazon last night! Hesitated purchasing one because I was concerned about it being to gimmicky as you mentioned, but after your review I think a few of these need to part of my ever growing pen and pencil collection! I admit it, I have a problem....I’m a pen and pencil addict! 😁
Welcome to the dork side :D I bought one because a friend had a super fancy one as art display in his sculpture cabinet (he had received it as a gift and wouldn't ever use it, but it looked nice) and I got to try it and got hooked on the way it felt on paper. I don't have any flex nibs in my collection, yet, though.
Thanks for the warm welcome to the Dork Side! I did order two glass pens, they are so pretty! Can’t wait to try them out!! I had never thought to use fountain pens in my art work until watching Theoh’s vids! For a long time I used the micron pens, but never felt that I could get the crisp clean lines that I wanted. A bit ago after watching a vid of an artist and seeing their results with Rotring Isograph pens, I ordered the Master set, it came with .20,.30 and .50 nibbed pens. I love these pens! The sharpness of the lines I get with these pens has been a game changer for me! Even the look of the ink is different, there is more “drama” in my work as opposed to the flat look of the micron pens! No more worry about dried out or dull nibs! When I want a bit more flare or whimsy I reach for one of my many fountain pens!
Although I am really looking forward to trying the glass pen in my art work, I’m more excited to use it in my Journaling. This is something I do every day! I only use a fountain pen in my journals as well as for letter writing! Yes, I actually write letters to my far away family and friends instead of emails or text! Call me a rebel! I guess I’m just a bit old fashion in that way! lol 😁
@@Rainedance1010 letters are very nice to send and receive, they engage different senses than what emails and facetiming does. I loved using fountain pens for writing letters to other people, but couldn't relate to those who loved using them for journaling or notes, until I realized I don't like taking long notes with normal fat-tipped ballpoint pens nor wide mechanical pencils either, and bought a cheapo extra fine-nibbed (by European standards) fountain pen from Asia, and finally had a fountain pen that I actually felt worked well as an alternative writing implement for my casual note taking :) With letters you can include things like scents, textures (including fancy inks), or even little fun paper mechanisms. A smoky paper written next to the fireplace across a series of cold evenings holds a certain charm, as does a hastily written note on a napkin including a festival coaster with a funny picture on it. I love emails and video chats, but they don't really replace letters, they are just a lovely addition.
@Il Al You are so right! While emailing, texting or FaceTiming with family and friends is an amazing way to connect with folks, there is just something about sending and receiving an actual hand written letter that to me is far more personal! There are no perfume scented emails, emails don’t have texture or those extra little surprises you can add to your letters! A letter can touch on so many senses that can stir so many memories and emotions!
It was several years ago that I switched from using whatever pen was handy for journaling to a fountain pen. I found that for whatever reason the use of a fountain pen seemed to reflect whatever emotion or feeling I was experiencing at that moment. The way the pen glides across the paper, the way the ink flowed leaving crisp clear words on paper for me personally expressed my thoughts clearly. The little ink “dots” that are so often left by ball point pens, again for me personally were more of a distraction, they seemed to me to muddle what my thoughts really were. I like for not only my words but my writing to reflect what I’m feeling.
Over time I began to use my fountain pen more and more for “everyday” writing, it’s not often that I use a ball point pen any more! I have a few really nice fountain pens that I enjoy using, but honestly my inexpensive fine point fountain pens have been my more go to pens as of late! Especially when I use them with my own paper that I’ve created for writing a letter to someone, again another way to reflect your own personality in your letter writing! Using my inexpensive pens I’m not so worried about damaging a nib although I’ve never had an issue with this as the nibs seem to be very strurdy, even the fine nibs on my inexpensive pens!
One of the best things about using fountain pens is the conversations that it can start because it’s seems to be unusual by modern standards to use one these days! Often when I’m in a coffee shop sipping coffee and writing someone will comment on my pen, many have never seen one let alone used one! It can be a great conversation starter! Look st what a great conversation this has turned into all from watching a video on a glass fountain pen! Amazing huh!?!?😁
I was tempted to get one in Venice just a few days ago! But I did worry about if it would survive being jammed into my suitcase and fly all the way back to New Zealand. Another reason is what you mentioned about it being a fixed tip whereas I love to create contrast. But now seeing you use it, I am tempted once again! Maybe I can find a cheaper one in China on my flight back haha
Great review! I also love the facts about Singapore buses :)
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I'm surprised how similar the Singapore public transport busses and fares are to Montreal Canada public transport . this was a fun informative video :)
Everyone else: using their dip pen for actual art and nice lettering
Me, using it for school: 👀
Lol ur the kid who brings fancy pens
Me too (Mine is actually a quill)
Its kind of impractical for school i think, constantly having to dip it
@@suelynncho And you, and all the others who've liked your comment seem to be the kind of people who mock just because it's something different - ie unkind / bully!
@@headphonic8 have you actually tried it? jpsings obviously finds that it works just fine, so it might be fun for you to test it out yourself? 😊
I have a glass pen as well.. I use it mainly for writing and calligraphy. Nice Teoh! 👍🏼 you certainly did not waste your money.
Thank you Teoh! I’ve wondered about them and appreciate your review. Happy New to you and your family. 🎉❣️
I have a dip in a glass dip pen with a spiral nib and by tilting with pain you can actually get a much broader line and even a little shading
A tip I also learned: you can soak it in any glass cleaning fluid to clean off any ink stains.
You have really piqued my curiosity! I have so many questions about the design, composition, etc. of these pens, now that I see they actually are functional (I've dabbled in blowing glass, and you know what they say about the dangers of a little knowledge 😅) - should be a fun new project to "research". Maybe even a neat challenge, to try to make a serviceable one by -charred lol- hand? 👩🏭
Wow I’m new here! I love pens and ink and also have a glass dipping pen. I enjoy your video; the sketches and the conversation. ^_^
Teoh, this was a great video. I love seeing the more unusual work so well! If you liked the pen try the Moonman glass pen. It is a dip glass nib but has a screw off cap to protect the nib. I have used both but like the portability of the Moonman. Thanks for another great video
I'm not a fan of glass but the design is fantastic... I'd prefer one in plastic, that would even make a more flexable plastic on the tip possible, and u could keep it clear for visibility, and it would be durable
Teoh, Of course I had to have one of these. So pretty, but didn't know I had to dip the whole tip. Thanks !
I guess that should be the way. If not it won't hold enough ink.
i loved this glass ink pen/Singapore bus types review
Looking for a fun pen for inktober. :) Doesn't replace learning a regular dip pen but it's such a nice option.
I just got started using regular dip pen (I mean, what better time to start learning something new then these right now?), but these look really interesting, too. Maybe they're next on my "I want to try these"-list :)
I have two of them i like it much. Great 👌
Learnt about an awesome pen, and some cool info about bus’ in Singapore, thanks!
didn't know this exist, it looks cool tbh
Thank You so much for this video. I've been curious about this pen if it was a scam lol. Now I will get one. You showed me how to use it. So Thank You! 😊
A cheap nail brush would make clean up real easy for those types of inks.
As a lefty I fell in love with this type of pen ages ago and I can tell you they're even dishwasher safe and become wonderfully clean even in the grooves if you put them in the cutlery compartment.
It may be safer to use a soft toothbrush, than a nail brush which has pretty stiff bristles.
Great review and sketches. Not sure why you call this pen gimmicky. I've had one for a while now and find it works very well on top of being pretty.
Nice info about Singapore as well.
It is surprising how much ink this pen holds. And....It's beautiful, too!
I liked the idea of a glass dip pen. And it looks like it works too, just the design doesn't look like what i like. Also i noticed you really like buses huh :D
The first time I saw glass pens was in Woodstock, New York 1984. At that time the cost was $15 to $50. The guy said to clean the glass pen is to soak the pen in rubbing alcohol.
Wow, can we just acknowledge the fact that this very talented man just drew buses from only his memory!
I used reference photos which are not shown in the video. lol
@@teohyc Oh. Oof lol
Thank you so much, that was a great review !
I don’t use ink but this looks like it would make me feel so fancy😍
mmmmm I thought these were just a gimmick. Now I think I'm going to get one! Thanks Teoh!
Never heard of these. Now I have to get one.
I also bought one at the shop called the green pantry i think with inks. They also have a gold ink and galaxy ink.
that's a beautiful pen. I'd love to have one even tho it will end up as a desk ornament.
Thank you.
drawing amazing things with amazing pen
thanks for the review!
If those buses are any representation of your style I’d say that would look good for like cartoons or kids books. That’s just want the style reminds me of.
Thanks Teoh! I have one and enjoyed it but didn't know you were supped to dip the entire front portion in - makes much more sense! Any tips on how to clean it when the pigmented ink gets stuck on?
I just clean it with water. It's not going to clean off the dried ink but that doesn't affect the next colour. To clean it thoroughly, I guess you have to use those fountain pen cleaning liquid. Rotring makes one.
During inktober I used rubbing alcohol to clean India ink stains on my desk. Works really well!
Thanks all for the tips! I appreciate it :D
old toothbrush with rubbing alcohol. Or vodka if you are feeling extravagant 😙
@@teohyc Maybe alcohol would clean the dried ink
I really like mine, holds ink forever. No line variation, true, but that's also the case for fineliners and similar pens. So, not really a replacement for a metal nib dip pen, but could be a replacement for a fineliner.
Very cool, thank you for sharing.
Hi Thank you for the review and happy new year 2019 😊
Glass pen makes me writing more
cool buses :) unexpected outcome - glad you liked it
I just tried a glass pen, I've been using g-pens and brushes to ink for a while and there very hard to master. Glass pens are far more easy to pick up and use, it's seams relatively dummy prof. I find having a steady line is very useful in out lining work, so it's a good secondary tool. I think it's a really good beginner tool for inking, but the biggest problem I see is there is only one tip size I can see.
I really liked the public transportation when I visited Singapore be it Metro or Buses. I think we spent the least amount on transportation.