For those of you who are concerned about it being a "throw away" item. I've refilled it with drawing ink so that I could continue to use the pen. You can remove the little "button" at the back of the pen (I used a pen knife to slide under and lift it) and lightly tap the pen so that the cartridge slides out slightly. You can use any fountain pen compatible ink to drop into the cotton in the cartridge. I used Rohrer & Klingner Sketch ink, which is waterproof ink but NOT necessarily copic/alcohol marker proof (I haven't tested this aspect yet). I hope that helps you get more out of the pen before you decide to throw it away!
Thanks for the refill tip. I love fountain pens to draw with and was very disappointed that the Copic drawing pen I got wasn't, or at least not intended for refill. It hasn't run out yet but I'll keep it in mind.
Thanks Teoh. Not a fan of anything disposable myself - believe we need to consider our environment when possible. QUESTION: Is all Noodler's ink slow-drying? And, have you used their grey ink?
+Mary Algar I've not used all the versions of Noodlers ink. But the bulletproof black is slow drying. I don't have that much problem though as it dries fast enough before I use watercolour, or I just wait a bit longer to make sure it is really dry.
Hi Mary, I have used Noodler's Black American Eel and Noodler's Turquoise American Eel. The speed in which these inks dry would depend upon the surface you would use and how much moisture/humidity is in the environment. The black is waterproof; but, the turquoise is not. I've heard that people who use Noodler's inks in humid areas of the country tend to have slower drying times; sometimes, much slower times. I live in Washington state in the central part. It's dry around here. When I use my black ink on watercolor paper, it only takes a minute or so before I can paint over it. For the most part, I use my pen on watercolor paper.
Thank you for your tips and reviews. Its helped me discover what type of art i prefer to work with and supplies to use. Your thumbnails look great and they have a clean style.
In Austria the copic pen it is quite cheap - I bought it for € 2.30, which is cheaper than a simple Frixion Pen. I also managed to refill it, even though it isn't refillable ;) - the standard copic fineliner sp refills fit in and the cap at the end you showed comes off quite nicely with pliers, I didn't even make scratches on it. I use it for my planner doodles, because it doesn't bleed through the paper like some fountain pens.
Susanne Mandl that's the similar way on how i refill my sharpie stained, except i use syringe since the tube inside cant be opened by hand. Thank you for the review
Thanks Teoh ... diplomatic as ever, even if there's not a lot to recommend it :) The Platinum desk pen (or Carbon pen as it's known in the UK market) is a notable bargain, however.
Do these dry up as fast as the Tachikawa School G pens? If you leave the tops off for 10 minutes, they dry up QUICK. Plus if you use markers, they tend to smudge even if you blot them.
A very interesting product, but not sure it's something I'd use very often, especially at the price point. But, I'm a fan of disposable pens, so this might be in my vein of style. Worth looking into! Thanks for another fantastic review! :)
Great video! Have you done a video on how to arrange your watercolor and/or drawing materials on your work surface at home? For some reason, I don't have any trouble setting up when I'm outdoors or in a coffee shop but I can't seem to get it right when I'm at home. I guess it's because in public places, there's limits to how much you can spread out without encroaching on someone else's space. I'm looking for a setup method that makes things easier to reach without being so close to my work that I end up spilling stuff on it.
+bastet469 Since I'm right handed, I put my paints, cleaning water and brush mostly on the right side. I don't use any special arrangement. It's just that. I arrange the palettes and cups according to their height. Low palettes are nearer to me, cups are further away. Basically it is to make it easier to reach them.
Going to be honest, I think if companies make a fountain-type pen specifically for drawing, with no flex, why bother? If thin, unvarying lines are the goal, we've already got rapidographs and fineliner pens. _Copic_ make their own fineliner pens, and refillable ones at that. And we don't have to worry about their pigment ink clogging the feed.
thx Teoh, I just bought the Pentel Metropoliton fountain pen and am very very happy with that one, but thx for showing off the Copic one "everyone raves over copic" I will avoid it and it's high price.
Thank you for the comparison, Teoh. I have been curious about falcon nibs, and I've only heard good things about the Namiki Falcon. I haven't tried Noodler inks, but I don't like their pens (so far). The Flex is no more flexible than my Metropolitan or Jinhao.
+John Matthias Namiki Falcon is more flexible but it is not as flexible compared to old vintage pens. It's difficult to describe the flex of old vintage fountain pens. Maybe soft is the word.
You should have tested the copic fountain pen ink with colour copies as shushed black ink doesn't show with grey markers. It's amusing to see copic trying to get into the fountain pen market but with a pricey disposable pen. What a dumb move.
For those of you who are concerned about it being a "throw away" item. I've refilled it with drawing ink so that I could continue to use the pen. You can remove the little "button" at the back of the pen (I used a pen knife to slide under and lift it) and lightly tap the pen so that the cartridge slides out slightly. You can use any fountain pen compatible ink to drop into the cotton in the cartridge. I used Rohrer & Klingner Sketch ink, which is waterproof ink but NOT necessarily copic/alcohol marker proof (I haven't tested this aspect yet).
I hope that helps you get more out of the pen before you decide to throw it away!
Thanks for the refill tip. I love fountain pens to draw with and was very disappointed that the Copic drawing pen I got wasn't, or at least not intended for refill. It hasn't run out yet but I'll keep it in mind.
How do you clean it? I got the fo2 for Christmas!!!!
Thank you so muchhhh
Great tip thank you!!!
Thank you for the REUSE tip :)
Well done and informative video. I wish I saw this video earlier today because I just ordered the Copic Drawing Pen. So I live and learn. Thank you!
Thanks Teoh. Not a fan of anything disposable myself - believe we need to consider our environment when possible. QUESTION: Is all Noodler's ink slow-drying? And, have you used their grey ink?
+Mary Algar I've not used all the versions of Noodlers ink. But the bulletproof black is slow drying. I don't have that much problem though as it dries fast enough before I use watercolour, or I just wait a bit longer to make sure it is really dry.
Hi Mary, I have used Noodler's Black American Eel and Noodler's Turquoise American Eel. The speed in which these inks dry would depend upon the surface you would use and how much moisture/humidity is in the environment. The black is waterproof; but, the turquoise is not. I've heard that people who use Noodler's inks in humid areas of the country tend to have slower drying times; sometimes, much slower times.
I live in Washington state in the central part. It's dry around here. When I use my black ink on watercolor paper, it only takes a minute or so before I can paint over it. For the most part, I use my pen on watercolor paper.
Thanks for input Donna. It's hard to find and pricey in Canada.
Thanks for all the info! This just made be want to buy the platinum desk pen even more haha
Thank you for your tips and reviews. Its helped me discover what type of art i prefer to work with and supplies to use. Your thumbnails look great and they have a clean style.
+J.Sheetz - Artwork Thanks 😁
Teoh Yi Chie also i bought some uniball air pens. I love the feel of them. My fav pen so far!
In Austria the copic pen it is quite cheap - I bought it for € 2.30, which is cheaper than a simple Frixion Pen. I also managed to refill it, even though it isn't refillable ;) - the standard copic fineliner sp refills fit in and the cap at the end you showed comes off quite nicely with pliers, I didn't even make scratches on it. I use it for my planner doodles, because it doesn't bleed through the paper like some fountain pens.
Susanne Mandl that's the similar way on how i refill my sharpie stained, except i use syringe since the tube inside cant be opened by hand. Thank you for the review
Hi may i know how u manage to refill it? I have the pen (bought when i was in japan) and its really expensive local here to replace it
Thanks Teoh ... diplomatic as ever, even if there's not a lot to recommend it :) The Platinum desk pen (or Carbon pen as it's known in the UK market) is a notable bargain, however.
+GenWivern2 Thanks. Who knows, maybe there will be people who like this pen for what it is. 😂🤣
Good review and pen comparison. Thank you. You have reminded me that I have a desk pen somewhere and I have to find it.
Do these dry up as fast as the Tachikawa School G pens? If you leave the tops off for 10 minutes, they dry up QUICK. Plus if you use markers, they tend to smudge even if you blot them.
10 minutes is a long time for the ink to dry
I got one on Amazon and it runs empty a lot. Returned it. Maybe it was just the one I got though. Thanks for all your great reviews!
Good review and pen comparison. Thank you. You also reminded me that I have a desk pen somewhere and I have to find it. Cheers.
The Copic drawing pen looks really cool when diluted with water...it would work really well with a deep olive green wash.
A very interesting product, but not sure it's something I'd use very often, especially at the price point. But, I'm a fan of disposable pens, so this might be in my vein of style. Worth looking into! Thanks for another fantastic review! :)
+M.D. Campbell Thank you 😁
I enjoy using the Platinum Desk Pen - I appreciate the review
I had one, liked it alot
I really wish they would make a new fountain pen with a smooth full flex nib like the old vintage pens.
Damn Teoh, those lines are fine!
Thanks for the review. I really like the Uniball Air!
Great video! Have you done a video on how to arrange your watercolor and/or drawing materials on your work surface at home? For some reason, I don't have any trouble setting up when I'm outdoors or in a coffee shop but I can't seem to get it right when I'm at home. I guess it's because in public places, there's limits to how much you can spread out without encroaching on someone else's space. I'm looking for a setup method that makes things easier to reach without being so close to my work that I end up spilling stuff on it.
+bastet469 Since I'm right handed, I put my paints, cleaning water and brush mostly on the right side. I don't use any special arrangement. It's just that. I arrange the palettes and cups according to their height. Low palettes are nearer to me, cups are further away. Basically it is to make it easier to reach them.
Going to be honest, I think if companies make a fountain-type pen specifically for drawing, with no flex, why bother? If thin, unvarying lines are the goal, we've already got rapidographs and fineliner pens. _Copic_ make their own fineliner pens, and refillable ones at that. And we don't have to worry about their pigment ink clogging the feed.
Thanks for this review!
+Rosekirachan Welcome 😁
thx Teoh, I just bought the Pentel Metropoliton fountain pen and am very very happy with that one, but thx for showing off the Copic one "everyone raves over copic" I will avoid it and it's high price.
+Jeremy Goldberg I bought it to try but it's nothing too special for the price.
Cool video butwhere is rhe diffrent to a fineliner
Thank you for the comparison, Teoh. I have been curious about falcon nibs, and I've only heard good things about the Namiki Falcon. I haven't tried Noodler inks, but I don't like their pens (so far). The Flex is no more flexible than my Metropolitan or Jinhao.
+John Matthias Namiki Falcon is more flexible but it is not as flexible compared to old vintage pens. It's difficult to describe the flex of old vintage fountain pens. Maybe soft is the word.
It looks similar to Tachikawa School G fountain pen. Thank you for this video.
+Dinyong N Yes, they look very similar.
I have F02 drawing pen
Good?
It's so cool
Thanks for sharing
Where is the link to the Uniball Air review?
You can find it here www.parkablogs.com/content/review-uniball-air-rollerball-pen
Thanks
I found this review really interesting. It almost felt like you were offended by the idea of a disposable fountain pen.
+Kitarra Chaosweaver Maybe I felt like the raw materials could have been used to make a better pen. 😂
Mine isn’t working- no ink is coming out and I got it 4 days ago-
Put the tip in some hot water and see if it can get the ink flowing
The foutain pen doesnt work for me and i waited so long :/
Link to Air review?
Here ruclips.net/video/5UJuVQQeIis/видео.html
Overall what would you rate it out of ten?
Not sure how I would rate it on a scale. It works but for the price there are better options, like the Pilot or Platinum desk pens.
Lol just buy a fountain pen, so you can refill it with any ink, and you don't have to buy pens everytime.
You should have tested the copic fountain pen ink with colour copies as shushed black ink doesn't show with grey markers.
It's amusing to see copic trying to get into the fountain pen market but with a pricey disposable pen. What a dumb move.
+theartyone This pen has been around for a very long time. They haven't improve it since.
never seen it before
theartyone It does seem rediculous not to make it refillable.
Christopher Sobieniak indeed.
Teoh Yi Chie any idea if it is the same ink as the markers?
Worse pens I ever used. When it works but it stops working. First i thought it was just a bad one but other ones I bought were just as bad.
which pen are you referring to, please?
2nd?
26th?
Hi
Hi
It's not the prettiest pen
+Darkvine Yeah, it's among the ugliest I have. 😂
Thanks for the review !