sakura micron pen ink?

Question

I have been using sakura pigma micron pen for inking stuff, and i realised that after inking and leaving it to dry (for one day......), and when i use an eraser to erase off the pencil marks (which are really faint already....), the lineart still fades. So the ink doesnt seem to be able to withstand the erasing. I have tried to use a tougher paper, (i use a marker paper), lighter pencil, good quality erasers and stuff, the ink still fades after i try to erase off the pencil marks. What's wrong? Do you have the same problem or is it just me, and if so, why!!?!?!?

Also, i want to know... um, i sort of realised that after using the 01 or 005 pigma micron pens after a while, the nibs get really bent, and i have to bend it back in the other direction. Is it that i press too hard or what...

Gimme some advice and stuff, thanks thanks thanks!!

Answer 1

Try inking with one of the thicker points, 03 at least. Line it once with one layer of ink, erase the pencil outlines, and go over your first layer again so you won't have to do any further erasing. It should get your lines to appear more bolder and sharper when you line it the second time. You should also be drawing very SOFTLY when creating outlines with your pencil--that way you won't have to erase that hard. When you use these pens, they'll be fully dry within 2-3 minutes depending on what kind of paper you're using. Harder and less porous papers will take about 5 minutes while solid surfacing would require about a half to a full hour to dry. So, waiting a full day is not necessary. Also, Steadtler erasers are the best.

Answer 2

I agree with the original poster - these Sakura Pigma Micron pens DO fade when you use an eraser over them, no matter how faint the pencil lines. This is just a fact of them. Having to redraw every line is time-consuming and frustrating, especially when your drawing is complex/ involves a lot of line-work, but this seems to be the ONLY method I have found as a solution to this.



Does anyone have a suggestion for another archival quality permanent pen for line drawing? I feel that there must be one out there which doesn t fade under an eraser.

Answer 3

Sakura Ink

Answer 4

I find g-pen and maru dip-pens with manga ink work well. They don t fade if you erase over them; however, they can be difficult to use. You also have a wide variety of inks to choose and experiment with.



I think most if not all multiliners/pigment ink pens will fade if you erase over them. The best solution, if you want to use them, is to be as gentle as you can with your erasing and reduce the amount of fading that way.

Answer 5

use kneadble eraser