This morning I noticed that people were arriving at my blog after searching for the term "Drawing with a Lamy 2000."
While I write an awful lot, I also draw as often as possible.
In my experience, I've found that firmer nibbed fountain pens are easier for drawing than those that have some level of flex. This being said, I found that my Pelikan M200 and Lamy 2000 weren't the best pens I've tried to draw with.
I like to use my Lamy Safari's for drawing and doodling. I feel that the firm nibs allow for more control and flow - and the notched grip seems to help maintain control of the pen as well. 
I suppose this is one of those "YMMV" (your mileage may vary) types of situations, because I'm sure that there are many different kinds of fountain pens that people enjoy drawing with. 
Another mandala drawn with a Lamy Safari. Nib is a custom .05 Cursive Italic ground by Pendemonium. Ink is Private Reserve's Arabian Rose.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Drawing with a Fountain Pen : Which pens do you perfer to draw with?
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I mostly like the Namiki Falcon with a fine point. Most of these were done with that and a brush pen for the large dark areas-
http://www.nmurray.net/thumbnail.php?tpath=./CAT_Sketches/Sketch1
Any fine point that flows sufficiently well will do though. The fine point Waterman Edson is great. Old hard rubber Watermans from the 1920 too.
I have a Pelikan with a custom extra-extra-fine point that is really fun to use. It needs the right ink though, otherwise the result is too light. Private Reserver Velvet Black or Aurora Black are my favorites.
Esterbrook J with a 9128 (semi-flexible) nib here. Also have used an old hard rubber Waterman 12 1/2 eyedropper with a more flexible nib. The Esterbrook, however, is less expensive to replace should anything happen to it.
I've never used my Pelikans to draw. I'd have to have the nibs modified to make them a little flexy, and that's too expensive for me. :)
The first fountain pen I used to draw was a cheap Sheaffer cartridge pen that I got at a drugstore in the early 90s. I still have it.
I've seen lots of positive blog & message board posts about the Safari, though.
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