Reddit reviews Sakura Pigma Micron Black, 08
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Sakura 50039 6-Piece Pigma Micron 08 (0 50mm) Ink Pens Blister Card BlackNib size for precise line width is 0 50-mmArchival quality ink for use in acid-free environmentsChemically stable waterproof fade resistant no smears feathers or bleed-through on most papersComes with 6 each Pigma Micron 08 (0 50mm) black pens per blister card
These are doing well for me.
A set of Sakura 08 (.5mm) is similarly priced
A tiny bit more pricy, ($20 USD for 12 compared to $16.5 for 10) so I would really need to know how these compare. The Sakura's have amazing Ink that was able to survive a washing machine. (I accidentally left a sticky-note sketch in my pocket; there wasn't ANY bleeding of the ink, just minor distortions where the warped during drying.) The pens themselves have minor durability concerns (Weaker nibs than Staedtler, an infrequent leaking problem that happens occasional enough to warrant mention, and worst of all imo the labelling can rub off, making it hard to tell which pen is which once you've had them for a while)
Pigma Microns are flawed, but they're my favorite pen especially for the price point.
I always recommend this video for drawing ellipses as I have looked at it multiple times when I started out.
As for your workstation, my desk is always cluttered and I try my best to clear it to make room for my sketchbook and arm. I pointed out the sketchbook size because I am a heavy computer user, and drawing small takes a toll on my wrist/arm very quickly before I need to take a break, so I try to draw larger shapes.
For pens, I always picked up packs of Microns from Amazon, and then eventually at a local Micheal's with a coupon to keep costs low. I never really liked using ballpoints as I don't quite feel like I have control over the pen as much as a fineliner.
Anyway, you just keep trying. It's a painful journey, but it's very rewarding in the end.
Pretty sure the Drawabox website has pens for sale now. (They were out when I got started so I purchased these .)