Should I get staedtlers or sakura microns for sketching?
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Staedtlers, hands down. I used microns for about 6 years, and when I tried staedtlers I immediately knew I was never going back. They're smoother and firmer- microns tend to drag a little and get worn down and fray.
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That depends if you're going to be doing overlapping, I ended up using these more for writing than anything, they have a tendency to have overlapping, where the pigment can / will get darker each time you go over a line after letting dry, which can be problematic if you're doing detail and filling in, because you're sketching and this does happen with sketching, You should get Sakura Microns, as I know they don't overlap, they have archival ink too. They won't last as long as the staedtlers, but if you're looking for a smooth clean feeling, go with the staedtlers, the nibs are much more firm too and they don't really wear down and have the nib fall apart like the Sakuras do. That depends if you're going to be doing overlapping, I ended up using these more for writing than anything, they have a tendency to have overlapping, where the pigment can / will get darker each time you go over a line after letting dry, which can be problematic if you're doing detail and filling in, because you're sketching and this does happen with sketching, You should get Sakura Microns, as I know they don't overlap, they have archival ink too. They won't last as long as the staedtlers, but if you're looking for a smooth clean feeling, go with the staedtlers, the nibs are much more... » Read More That depends if you're going to be doing overlapping, I ended up using these more for writing than anything, they have a tendency to have overlapping, where the pigment can / will get darker each time you go over a line after letting dry, which can be problematic if you're doing detail and filling in, because you're sketching and this does happen with sketching, You should get Sakura Microns, as I know they don't overlap, they have archival ink too. They won't last as long as the staedtlers, but if you're looking for a smooth clean feeling, go with the staedtlers, the nibs are much more firm too and they don't really wear down and have the nib fall apart like the Sakuras do. « Show Less
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I would go with Staedtler. I've have tried everything on the market, and Staedtler is the best. The tips hold up very well, and there is no bleeding on any of the papers I use. I just love them.
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ninja does make one that is super high output but those are more for automags. i wouldn't use them on modern markers especially electros.
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I have only used it on graphite, charcoal and colored pencil so I can't give a definitive answer. I would go to the Staedtler website and see if that is addressed. If not contact them directly through the site. There are so many types of "ink" out there that I would def want an answer from the manufacturer. Otherwise it is a fabulous little machine. Best of luck!
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Winsor & Newton have some of the best watercolors out there for a good price (comparatively to other high quality brands) and they offer different travel sets similar to this Sakura Koi set. They have a student line (Cotman) that is very good but their Artist line is top quality. Most of W&N paints receive very high ratings (both the Cotman and Artist lines) and are a pretty safe bet. Other good artist brands are Schminke, Daniel Smith, Holbien, and Grumbacher just to name a few. But every artist will have a personal preference.
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honestly i prefer a crayola to these. they sharpen easy enough but the wax is almost to waxy. i would recommend spending just a few extra bucks and go for the prismacolor scholars. very nice and not nearly as expensive. hope that helped
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It depends how detail your work will be. I have gotten some good results for certain drawings, but I prefer Jot Touch for drawing and art work. Can't say for writting though I assume that if you can control the thickness of the stroke it would do the job. I would recommend you check out the pressure sensitive styli that are available now.
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Bamboo Create. It was my first tablet. I got it 5 years ago and it's still fully functional through all the years of wear and tear. It's not a huge one, but it's a nice size for beginners or hobbyists. The pen pressure levels aren't too bad either. It comes with two free art programs for Windows and Mac.
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Hi Grace! Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) They do work well for drawing too, yes! Take a look at this video review and read the reviewers comments as well :
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I picked up an ep121 at fry's in concord last week, I have a CINTIQ 21UX, and I'm employed as a character artist. The cintiq pen and intuos pens won't work on it as people have already said. The pressure sensitivity is not working in photoshop, i think there's a driver fix for this but i haven't bothered with it. Photoshop works best with a keyboard/keypad anyways. Alias sketchbook pro will be your friend. The brushes work great and the program is stroke based. 256 levels of pressure sensitivity, it depends on the artist. It's fine for me, I don't know that my arm has 256 levels of pressure. The line quality is good and it's responsive while drawing. Awesome device for drawing on the go, or sitting on the couch. Any serious work you'll probably want to use a standard computer, but no reason you shouldn't be able to do great things on the ep121. Battery life i get around 3-4.5 hours depending on use. I hope they start shipping these things out to you all soon, I'm loving mine! ps. This thing also runs zbrush pretty well. although it's pointless to try to use zbrush with a resolution os 1200x800, the menu's are too filling. But, it CAN handle a million polygons without much problem. I didn't try maya on it yet. If anyone's interested i can give it a shot.
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I actually own both and I have to say, I like these pens much better for doing quicker, more rough sketches but they do tend to bleed a bit when I color over them with my Copic sketch markers. The Copic Multiliners are wonderful in the sense of having both refillable ink as well as replaceable nibs (tips), however the tips do not feel as durable and strong as the F.C. pens. I'm worried about bending or breaking the tips on them. Another issue is that they have a bit more of a "rough" feeling on paper, whereas the F.C.'s are much smoother and forgiving. I tend to use the Copic pens to finish and do details. FYI : With my Copic pens I use the sizes : 0.005, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5 and 0.7. With the Faber Castell pens I use the S (super fine) and F (fine) sizes. I was mainly referring to the 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 size Copics in my comparison above.
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I would use contact paper if you do not want the lines to bleed. I use contact paper for stencils and the are crisp and sharp.
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I didn't like the $30 Bamboo stylus. There were parts that unscrewed that kept coming lose and ultimately fell off and got lost. I would recommend going to the less expensive model as they work as well and haven't fallen apart.
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I do almost no drawing, but I take notes ALL the time on my iPad. I've tried a LOT of styluses, and Maglus is my favorite. I tried Adonit Jot, but was not happy with it (too noisy, skips). I tried Cosmonaut and like its writing action, but it looks goofy, and is easy to lose since it is not pocket-friendly. Maglus works very well for writing, and I love the magnetic mount for iPad (not sure if that works for Samsung).
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Completely depends on your use. If you're using ANY Autodesk, Adobe or Bentley software you need to look at the K620. Graphics are everything now days. I have this card, the K4000 and K610. They work 3D magic!
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The stylus I think is pretty decent for drawing, but the platform you're working on makes a huge difference too. If your tablet or whatever doesn't pick up the movements quickly enough, your drawings will look bad regardless of the quality of the stylus. So, I like it more than other styli I've tried for drawing, but my drawings still look like butt.
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From friends of mine who've had both (and also advised me to purchase this product. The number of upgrades are quite numerous and some of the best ones are subtle (like huge improvements to the interaction of strokes to emulate a real brush/pen feel for example.) From where I am sitting, I would say that it is very much worth the upgrade. In case you're still curious as to what all is actually different, here's a link to a list of what each version has. http://manga.smithmicro.com/comparison.html
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This is a very open-ended question. The answer depends on what you are trying to accomplish. The pens work great, are smooth, bright and fun to work with. I do a lot of organized doodling (some call it tangling) and for my purposes they work wonderfully. The only negative is they can smear just a bit if you don't give them a second or two to dry. I do wish they came in finer point sizes; but still great. As always, this is only my opinion and the only way to be sure they work for you is try them. There may be smaller groupings at a lower price if that is a concern.