Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I've never spoken much about dip pens and why I used them. Mostly because people usually find them daunting. But, here, after 30 years, I finally open up about why I love them so much and what I use.
If you've thought about using them or even if you have them and don't use them frequently, perhaps this video will motivate you to explore this classic form of writing and drawing. After all, what's life without trying new things to excite our creative spirits!
GEAR
• Speedball straight crescent nib pen (plastic)
• Speedball standard tube nib pen (plastic)
• Speedball oblique pen with detachable flange (plastic)
• Tachikawa lacquered wood T-40 pen with dual fittings and rubber grip
• Custom Red Hombre Curly Maple pen with permanent brass flange
• Custom Spalted White Maple pen with permanent brass flange
• Nibs: Speedball C Series nibs & Steel Brush/Rake, Zebra G nibs, etc.
• Strathmore Bristol paper
• Ink: Windsor & Newton, Rotring, Liquitex, Dr. PH Martins, Higgins, etc.
• Isopropyl alcohol & Q Tips (for cleaning)
MUSIC:
“Still Fall (instr)” by M.D. Campbell © 2020 M.D. Campbell • All rights reserved
Blog: markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
TikTok: mdcampbellart
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
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The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
#mdcampbellart
#dippenart
#obliquepens
#penandinkdrawing
I've never spoken much about dip pens and why I used them. Mostly because people usually find them daunting. But, here, after 30 years, I finally open up about why I love them so much and what I use.
If you've thought about using them or even if you have them and don't use them frequently, perhaps this video will motivate you to explore this classic form of writing and drawing. After all, what's life without trying new things to excite our creative spirits!
GEAR
• Speedball straight crescent nib pen (plastic)
• Speedball standard tube nib pen (plastic)
• Speedball oblique pen with detachable flange (plastic)
• Tachikawa lacquered wood T-40 pen with dual fittings and rubber grip
• Custom Red Hombre Curly Maple pen with permanent brass flange
• Custom Spalted White Maple pen with permanent brass flange
• Nibs: Speedball C Series nibs & Steel Brush/Rake, Zebra G nibs, etc.
• Strathmore Bristol paper
• Ink: Windsor & Newton, Rotring, Liquitex, Dr. PH Martins, Higgins, etc.
• Isopropyl alcohol & Q Tips (for cleaning)
MUSIC:
“Still Fall (instr)” by M.D. Campbell © 2020 M.D. Campbell • All rights reserved
Blog: markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
TikTok: mdcampbellart
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
_____
The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
#mdcampbellart
#dippenart
#obliquepens
#penandinkdrawing
