Mini Lesson: How to deal with a difficult pen (includes workshop promo) @mkompan
Mini Lesson: How to deal with a difficult pen (includes workshop promo)  @mkompan
Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I show a few simple tricks to help you deal with a pen that is hard to use, either because it writes too thick, or too wet, or is too flexible.

I'm working in a Talens Art Creations Sketchbook, and using an Opus 88 Fantasia fitted with a full-flex nib from FPnibs.com, The pen is filled with De Atramentis Document Red ink.

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Mkompan.squarespace.com/streaming
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Mini Lesson: How to deal with a difficult pen (includes workshop promo)

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