I am a budding artist and have a passion for drawing different styles of paintings and sketches. I draw in different styles ranging from the new age modern techniques to traditional drawing and sketching techniques.
Traditional art styles have always captured my interest. One of the art styles that recently got my interest involved Indian ink and a Pitt artist soft brush pen. I liked the beauty and technique that involves Indian ink and Pitt artist soft brush pen. Watching and studying this art style encouraged me to create my masterpiece using this technique.
This was the catalyst that started my quest for the perfect combination of Indian ink and a soft brush pen that would help me to create my masterpiece. I tried many brands and types of soft brush pens but couldn’t get the desired result.
Then my friend suggested that I try and use a Faber-Castell Pitt artist soft brush pen. So I took his advice and bought the Faber-Castell Pitt artist pen range.
I was taken aback by these pens, and these pens turned out to be what I was hoping for. I got superior quality pigmented India ink in these pens that enhanced the look of my sketches and drawings and gave them an authentic feel.
These pens have gradually become one of my favorite drawing tools, and I mostly prefer to draw with these pens nowadays.
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Advantages Of A Pitt Artist Pen
You may still wonder what’s so great about these pens that I like them so much. Here I will give some of the advantages or pros of using a Pitt artist pen.
These pens give your drawing or sketch an authentic feel. India ink is famous for its richness and resemblance to real-life colors. My drawings would be a very accurate depiction of the scenery I drew due to these pens.
Pitt artist pens are also non-leaking and non-bleeding pens. I can draw on all kinds of paper sheets without leaking or imprinting the ink from these pens. Non-leaking pens allow you to create beautiful drawings and sketches without any smudges or stains.
The highly flexible brush tip on these pens allows you to create beautiful strokes and lines. I have been using these ink pens for quite some time, and they still work completely fine, so you can completely rely on the quality and durability of these pens. The tip of these pens will retain their shape even after constant usage. Due to this feature, you will not have to buy new sets of Pitt artist pens after some time.
One of the major improvements that I felt while using these pens was my drawing speed. I also got high lightfastness with these soft brush pens. High lightfastness is the property of any pigment or ink that prevents it from fading. Inks that have the high lightfastness property retain their color and textures for a long time. If you are a budding artist like me, then you would also appreciate your art pieces to look aesthetically great even after a long time.
Another great feature of the India ink is that it is waterproof. The waterproof feature of this ink makes it ideal for drawing sketches and drawings. I can experiment and mix different drawing styles due to this feature of the India ink. For instance, sometimes I create a scene with my soft brush pens and color them with my watercolors. This style gives a whole new look to my sketch or drawing. Similarly, you can also mix and create new art styles with these brush pens.
Pitt artist pens have permanent ink; your drawings and sketches would look as good as new overtime. I prefer this feature of these soft brush pens as they leave no margin for error while creating your sketches. I prefer to create my art pieces with less erasure as possible. Due to the permanent ink present in these Pitt artist pens, I can carry this out.
Pitt artist sketching and drawing pens are also non-acidic, and they have a neutral pH value. Non-acidic inks are beneficial for creating drawings and sketches as this type of ink does not undergo any type of deterioration. Your drawings and sketches can last for about a century in perfect condition with any signs of smudging or fading.
The India ink is odorless as well, so if you are sensitive to substances with a stronger smell, unlike me, then you will find these pens more useful. Some artists cannot bear the strong smell of oil or pastels colors, but this ink is unlike any of those colors.
Faber-Castell 8 Pitt Artist Soft Brush Pens
This set of Pitt artist soft brush pens is my most favorite. I often find myself using these soft brush pens to create beautiful art pieces. I use these pens for all kinds of artwork that includes sketching, drawing, and painting. I find their design pretty appealing and handy. If you are a beginner and want to create your art pieces, you must use these brush pens.
You will adjust to the strokes and design of these pens in a very short time. I find these pens useful and portable as well. This set of Pitt artist pen includes eight pens with different color shades.
The color shades available in this set are the most common and useful while drawing or sketching.
I carry this pen set with me wherever I go. Just like me, you can also carry this pen set with yourself in your pockets or bags. If you are a person that likes to draw inspiration from the mature or outside for their artwork, then you must purchase this pen set for yourself.
Ink drawing is a traditional method of drawing and sketching. With time a lot of people have stopped making ink drawings, and this art form is diminishing. You can keep the true spirit of this art form alive by mixing this artform with different art styles and creating a new and unique style that defines you.
- Pigmented India Ink
- Extremely Lightfast
- Waterproof & Permanent
- Odorless, Acid-Free & pH Neutral
- Available in 11 Colours
Pros Of Buying This Set
The soft brush pens in this set have a flexible design that allows you to create beautifully detailed work. You can create highly defined and accurate brush strokes using the flexible design of these brushes.
Faber-Castell has brought back the traditional form of drawing with Indian ink by mixing it with a disposable pen’s latest technology. You can discard these pens after using them as they are ever friendly and made from recyclable materials.
These pens would not leak any ink whether you use a thick or thin sheet of paper. You will also not experience any imprints or smudges on the back of your sheet once you draw on the sheet of paper. The extra ink exiting from the pens would go straight through the paper sheet without bleeding or leaking.
I generally prefer these pens for creating my artwork regularly. My paintings and drawings turn out to be great when I use these Pitt pens to draw them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pitt Artist Pen?
A Pitt artist pen is a disposable ink pen that consists of high-quality India ink. These pens have a high light fastness and non-bleeding design. These pens are waterproof and non-fading. You can preserve or store your drawings if you use these pens. You can purchase these pens in sets or individually as they are available in a huge variety of colors.
What are Pitt artist pens used for?
Pitt artist pens are very versatile, and professionals and beginners and amateurs can use them. Using these sketching pens does not require a tremendous amount of skill or talent. With a decent amount of practice, you will easily get the hang of using these pens. Many artists use these pens for drawing, sketching, fashion designing, architecture, illustrations, etc.
Our Pitt Artist Pens Water Based?
Yes, Pitt artist pens are water-based as well as waterproof. You can use these soft brush pens to mix the ink from these pens with water. Mixing the ink from these pens with water would create different shades of colors.
You can create a personalized palette of color using these Pitt pens without purchasing all the color shades. These color pens are specially made to be soluble in water. Due to this feature, you can easily mix these ink colors with water.
How long does Pitt artist pens last?
The amount of time these pens last depends upon their size and your frequency of using them. On average, the medium size Pitt artist pens last for about two weeks. You cannot refill these pens, but you can throw them away as they are disposable.
Throwing away these pens would also not cause any harm to the environment as they are eco friendly. Pitt pens’ smaller size lasts for less than two weeks for about 8-10 days, whereas the larger size of these pens can last for about three weeks.