Karinargh
@purr.no
She/her, norwegian/english, a splendid cat, very tired
I'm not good at ALT-texting and it's a lot to do with self censure, I know why alt-text is good, I still can't always do it, sorry!
I'm not good at ALT-texting and it's a lot to do with self censure, I know why alt-text is good, I still can't always do it, sorry!
Uni-ball Vision RT (0.8)
Rollerball, big, fights me when I make my marks. (Skipping, even blotching)
Unfortunately the internet is now informing me of all the different versions Uni puts under one catchy name like 'Vision', so I guess I can't know anything about, uh, 'Vision ELITE' and whatnot
Rollerball, big, fights me when I make my marks. (Skipping, even blotching)
Unfortunately the internet is now informing me of all the different versions Uni puts under one catchy name like 'Vision', so I guess I can't know anything about, uh, 'Vision ELITE' and whatnot
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Uni-ball Vision RT (0.8)
Rollerball, big, fights me when I make my marks. (Skipping, even blotching)
Unfortunately the internet is now informing me of all the different versions Uni puts under one catchy name like 'Vision', so I guess I can't know anything about, uh, 'Vision ELITE' and whatnot
Rollerball, big, fights me when I make my marks. (Skipping, even blotching)
Unfortunately the internet is now informing me of all the different versions Uni puts under one catchy name like 'Vision', so I guess I can't know anything about, uh, 'Vision ELITE' and whatnot
Kuretake Fudegokochi (F, I think)
It is a FEATURE of a good inker that it gives you a lot of ink, but it's also the drawback for inattentive lefthanders, as shown. Excellent pen for producing beautiful ink-black lines - IF staying aware of where you touch the paper, and don't need it to insta-dry
It is a FEATURE of a good inker that it gives you a lot of ink, but it's also the drawback for inattentive lefthanders, as shown. Excellent pen for producing beautiful ink-black lines - IF staying aware of where you touch the paper, and don't need it to insta-dry
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Kuretake Fudegokochi (F, I think)
It is a FEATURE of a good inker that it gives you a lot of ink, but it's also the drawback for inattentive lefthanders, as shown. Excellent pen for producing beautiful ink-black lines - IF staying aware of where you touch the paper, and don't need it to insta-dry
It is a FEATURE of a good inker that it gives you a lot of ink, but it's also the drawback for inattentive lefthanders, as shown. Excellent pen for producing beautiful ink-black lines - IF staying aware of where you touch the paper, and don't need it to insta-dry
Pentel Brush Sign pen
This is a good, cheap, easily handled brushpen that comes in many colors. However, if you make linework and want to add watercolor or alcohol markers for colors, you will want the version that is permanent - because this one will wash out and smear and make a mess.
This is a good, cheap, easily handled brushpen that comes in many colors. However, if you make linework and want to add watercolor or alcohol markers for colors, you will want the version that is permanent - because this one will wash out and smear and make a mess.
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Pentel Brush Sign pen
This is a good, cheap, easily handled brushpen that comes in many colors. However, if you make linework and want to add watercolor or alcohol markers for colors, you will want the version that is permanent - because this one will wash out and smear and make a mess.
This is a good, cheap, easily handled brushpen that comes in many colors. However, if you make linework and want to add watercolor or alcohol markers for colors, you will want the version that is permanent - because this one will wash out and smear and make a mess.
Stabilo Sensor F
I think these are just slightly better constructed versions of the same basic fineliner. Actually remember scooping this up with some other not-seen-before cheaps in a Glasgow office supply shop. It is good at being what it is, but I see no reason to go out of my way for one
I think these are just slightly better constructed versions of the same basic fineliner. Actually remember scooping this up with some other not-seen-before cheaps in a Glasgow office supply shop. It is good at being what it is, but I see no reason to go out of my way for one
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Stabilo Sensor F
I think these are just slightly better constructed versions of the same basic fineliner. Actually remember scooping this up with some other not-seen-before cheaps in a Glasgow office supply shop. It is good at being what it is, but I see no reason to go out of my way for one
I think these are just slightly better constructed versions of the same basic fineliner. Actually remember scooping this up with some other not-seen-before cheaps in a Glasgow office supply shop. It is good at being what it is, but I see no reason to go out of my way for one
Stabilo point 88
...It felt nice to use this one but that's 100% because of the previous roller/ballpoint messes. I got a big set of these as a kid and loved them. If I ever need multicolor fineliners again I could easily opt for these, but, well. Shrug?
...It felt nice to use this one but that's 100% because of the previous roller/ballpoint messes. I got a big set of these as a kid and loved them. If I ever need multicolor fineliners again I could easily opt for these, but, well. Shrug?
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Stabilo point 88
...It felt nice to use this one but that's 100% because of the previous roller/ballpoint messes. I got a big set of these as a kid and loved them. If I ever need multicolor fineliners again I could easily opt for these, but, well. Shrug?
...It felt nice to use this one but that's 100% because of the previous roller/ballpoint messes. I got a big set of these as a kid and loved them. If I ever need multicolor fineliners again I could easily opt for these, but, well. Shrug?
Edding 1200 Superior Quality
It's a basic black marker. That's all. Bullet tip, no fancy swish. Only reason to GET one of these would be for writing addresses on large post packages
It's a basic black marker. That's all. Bullet tip, no fancy swish. Only reason to GET one of these would be for writing addresses on large post packages
November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Edding 1200 Superior Quality
It's a basic black marker. That's all. Bullet tip, no fancy swish. Only reason to GET one of these would be for writing addresses on large post packages
It's a basic black marker. That's all. Bullet tip, no fancy swish. Only reason to GET one of these would be for writing addresses on large post packages
Pentel EnerGel 0.7
This is good for lengthy handwriting, for which I apparently apply more pressure than I do for doodling - as a gel roller that's pretty much as expected. Probably perfect for planner/journal effects.
This is good for lengthy handwriting, for which I apparently apply more pressure than I do for doodling - as a gel roller that's pretty much as expected. Probably perfect for planner/journal effects.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Pentel EnerGel 0.7
This is good for lengthy handwriting, for which I apparently apply more pressure than I do for doodling - as a gel roller that's pretty much as expected. Probably perfect for planner/journal effects.
This is good for lengthy handwriting, for which I apparently apply more pressure than I do for doodling - as a gel roller that's pretty much as expected. Probably perfect for planner/journal effects.
Pilot Supergrip-G (F)
Yer very basic ballpoint/biro! Grew up drawing with Bics and I actually WANT to explore the kind of pencil-like effects you can get, but I'd need to find a slightly less resistant pen than this - it needs a harder baseline press than mine is, so the marks are all strained.
Yer very basic ballpoint/biro! Grew up drawing with Bics and I actually WANT to explore the kind of pencil-like effects you can get, but I'd need to find a slightly less resistant pen than this - it needs a harder baseline press than mine is, so the marks are all strained.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Pilot Supergrip-G (F)
Yer very basic ballpoint/biro! Grew up drawing with Bics and I actually WANT to explore the kind of pencil-like effects you can get, but I'd need to find a slightly less resistant pen than this - it needs a harder baseline press than mine is, so the marks are all strained.
Yer very basic ballpoint/biro! Grew up drawing with Bics and I actually WANT to explore the kind of pencil-like effects you can get, but I'd need to find a slightly less resistant pen than this - it needs a harder baseline press than mine is, so the marks are all strained.
Faber-Castell Free Ink Roller fine (0.7)
This is a little thick and clunky in test, and there's a chance it's because it's old. I'll try a new one if I come across it, but it seems to have fallen out of standard shop selections, so prolly no.
This is a little thick and clunky in test, and there's a chance it's because it's old. I'll try a new one if I come across it, but it seems to have fallen out of standard shop selections, so prolly no.
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Faber-Castell Free Ink Roller fine (0.7)
This is a little thick and clunky in test, and there's a chance it's because it's old. I'll try a new one if I come across it, but it seems to have fallen out of standard shop selections, so prolly no.
This is a little thick and clunky in test, and there's a chance it's because it's old. I'll try a new one if I come across it, but it seems to have fallen out of standard shop selections, so prolly no.
Pilot Shunpitsu, PROBABLY. The pen has no identifying words I can read on it, but that's the closest match in some image searching.
This is a good ultra fast-drying brushpen, but a bit chonky for sketchbook use - it needs longer/bigger lineshapes to show dynamics, tiny just makes it uniformly thick
This is a good ultra fast-drying brushpen, but a bit chonky for sketchbook use - it needs longer/bigger lineshapes to show dynamics, tiny just makes it uniformly thick
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Pilot Shunpitsu, PROBABLY. The pen has no identifying words I can read on it, but that's the closest match in some image searching.
This is a good ultra fast-drying brushpen, but a bit chonky for sketchbook use - it needs longer/bigger lineshapes to show dynamics, tiny just makes it uniformly thick
This is a good ultra fast-drying brushpen, but a bit chonky for sketchbook use - it needs longer/bigger lineshapes to show dynamics, tiny just makes it uniformly thick
Pilot V-pen (M)
This one is neat, but very redundant in my arsenal.
I have absolutely no idea where/why/how a lot of these pens came to be in my stash
This one is neat, but very redundant in my arsenal.
I have absolutely no idea where/why/how a lot of these pens came to be in my stash
November 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Pilot V-pen (M)
This one is neat, but very redundant in my arsenal.
I have absolutely no idea where/why/how a lot of these pens came to be in my stash
This one is neat, but very redundant in my arsenal.
I have absolutely no idea where/why/how a lot of these pens came to be in my stash
I don't have many photos from childhood, so this one is rare. It's from my 7th birthday (and constitution day). I'm thrilled about a bag of goldfish crackers. On my right is my grandpa, in what I now see is Quite An Outfit. On my left is my dad, who would later decide he wasn't my dad at all.
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I don't have many photos from childhood, so this one is rare. It's from my 7th birthday (and constitution day). I'm thrilled about a bag of goldfish crackers. On my right is my grandpa, in what I now see is Quite An Outfit. On my left is my dad, who would later decide he wasn't my dad at all.
Thread partly motivated by needing a browsable archive of assorted JUNK PENS = rollers/ballpoints/cheaps randomly accumulated.
Like Uni-Ball Impact 1.0, not a good match for my hand at all
Like Uni-Ball Impact 1.0, not a good match for my hand at all
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thread partly motivated by needing a browsable archive of assorted JUNK PENS = rollers/ballpoints/cheaps randomly accumulated.
Like Uni-Ball Impact 1.0, not a good match for my hand at all
Like Uni-Ball Impact 1.0, not a good match for my hand at all
The Zebra zensations brush pen is a staple to a lot of drawing people I follow, and I get why- it's very similar to my usual tombow fudenosuke, but comes in more sizes; this one is Fine. Only reason I don't use it more is it's not commonly available in Norwegian stores (other than penstore.no)
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The Zebra zensations brush pen is a staple to a lot of drawing people I follow, and I get why- it's very similar to my usual tombow fudenosuke, but comes in more sizes; this one is Fine. Only reason I don't use it more is it's not commonly available in Norwegian stores (other than penstore.no)
Everyone knows Platinum Preppy fountain pens are ridiculously good value. They're cheaper than many ballpoints and are SO smooth in use. The 0.2 (extra fine, I think?) should really replace a lot of my fineliner use, at least if it'll cooperate with some kind of waterproof ink
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Everyone knows Platinum Preppy fountain pens are ridiculously good value. They're cheaper than many ballpoints and are SO smooth in use. The 0.2 (extra fine, I think?) should really replace a lot of my fineliner use, at least if it'll cooperate with some kind of waterproof ink
Pilot G-Tec Maica is the first gel pen I ever tried that really does dry fast enough to not smudge under my hand. It's so hard and crisp it feels a LOT like using an isograph pen, or similar hard mechanical pencil. Also comes in COLORS, so I obv picked this one bc doodling in turquoise-blue is joy
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Pilot G-Tec Maica is the first gel pen I ever tried that really does dry fast enough to not smudge under my hand. It's so hard and crisp it feels a LOT like using an isograph pen, or similar hard mechanical pencil. Also comes in COLORS, so I obv picked this one bc doodling in turquoise-blue is joy
Just did this for a chat, but I think I'll do more, so uh HELLO this will be the #pensamples thread
First up is the humble micron PN - I don't reach for it often, but it's a decent allrounder "I'll only take ONE pen to idle doodle with during the lecture" choice, also suitable for writing
First up is the humble micron PN - I don't reach for it often, but it's a decent allrounder "I'll only take ONE pen to idle doodle with during the lecture" choice, also suitable for writing
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Just did this for a chat, but I think I'll do more, so uh HELLO this will be the #pensamples thread
First up is the humble micron PN - I don't reach for it often, but it's a decent allrounder "I'll only take ONE pen to idle doodle with during the lecture" choice, also suitable for writing
First up is the humble micron PN - I don't reach for it often, but it's a decent allrounder "I'll only take ONE pen to idle doodle with during the lecture" choice, also suitable for writing
First page in a RamverkCo sketchbook, testing paper- as a leftie I've mastered the advanced concept "start on the right-most side to avoid smudge", which I mention only because it shows the path here from ??? doodling to discovering a little sausage beast on the left
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
First page in a RamverkCo sketchbook, testing paper- as a leftie I've mastered the advanced concept "start on the right-most side to avoid smudge", which I mention only because it shows the path here from ??? doodling to discovering a little sausage beast on the left
Trenger jussen et slags praktisk empati-fag i starten av studietida, kanskje? Tar det SÅ mange tankesteg å komme frem til "det hen betror til legen er nok noe annet enn den varianten som blir en spøk i generell samtale, for det er generelt ikke god stemning rundt 💀sutrepaver💀 heller"?
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Trenger jussen et slags praktisk empati-fag i starten av studietida, kanskje? Tar det SÅ mange tankesteg å komme frem til "det hen betror til legen er nok noe annet enn den varianten som blir en spøk i generell samtale, for det er generelt ikke god stemning rundt 💀sutrepaver💀 heller"?
Finished this thing in time to gift it to my mom, but forgot to take a photo for my own records before it went behind the glass in the frame. 🫠
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Finished this thing in time to gift it to my mom, but forgot to take a photo for my own records before it went behind the glass in the frame. 🫠
