Go-to sketch and concept pads fro pen and ink
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I am a professional graphic artist who uses these pads as my 'go to' sketch and illustration pads. The paper is very thin and will work for layover/tracing and they are well resistant to ink saturating through the fiber. The only exception to this that I have found is a sharpie. Other wise, regardless of if it is a Copic marker, a felt pen, or even a brush with ink the paper has stood the test.

The price here on amazon (at the time of my purchase) is some 50% cheaper than the sticker price I find at local or online stores. As such, it is a screaming deal. I stock up.

This paper is great for quick drawings and sketching for proofs, concepts and process. I use it because it is cheap and easy to work with. For final renderings I always use something heavier.
3579950
Love my Tsukineko daubers.  They are a little more expensive but they really hold up.  I had one for every color ink pad.
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I LOVE pen and paper - and these are my favourite writing instruments!  Great color assortment - make taking notes fun for me!
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Tip: take a small piece of cardstock that fits inside the case and create a reference chart for the colors. I have a feeling these will last me forever, since I don't do watercolor much, but this kit is perfect. I can mix colors in the tray, and the brush pen is ideal
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I personally prefer this brand to most because the texture is perfect for my shading style i mainly use the 14x17 inch pads (and i am not sure of the link policy for this site so sorry if this is vialation of rules) some of my drawings using this brand sketchpad can be found at freewebs.com/zentek1337
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I bought these for my two kids.  They love to draw in them.  The paper is thicker and doesn't bleed through like most paper does.  Highly recommend these sketch pads.  They are smaller than printer paper.
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I love the G-Tec-C Gel pens. They have a very fine tip that lets you write as small as you could possibly want. They are also amazing for line art. If you use these pens a lot look into some of the replacement bodies. I have an all metal one from a kickstarter project that is great.
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I buy only the small ink pads now.  It's easier to store, use, travel with, and I can get a lot more colors this way.  I buy the re-inkers for them and they last forever.
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These stylus have pens in them too which helps when you need it:) Thanks IC ICLOVER & Amazon
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Forget the touch pads or computer notes!  This is 'must have' for the creative designer, inventor, planner, or builder.  Graph paper at your fingertips.
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My favorite drawing pad now, it can handle all my alcohol based markers, pen outlines, and pencils <: I can blend with almost no bleed-through!! I am really bad at coloring though hahah!~ Defiantly recommended.
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Just arrived yesterday. I've had issues with sketch pads being flimsy and falling apart after a few months of repeated opening, closing, and pulling pages out so I can scan them to keep a digital record of things I've drawn in the past. This sketchbook definitely will be more durable than that! The front and back cover are nice and sturdy so I won't have to fuss with trying to find a hard surface to support the paper (another frequent issue I've had) so there truly is the freedom to draw and sketch anywhere you want. Lines erase well from the paper. Paper is thin enough to allow you to see through it to anything placed or drawn under the current page to a limited degree -so if I get a lot of drawings drawn out before I have the chance to scan them, I will need to tear them out of the book to possibly keep the next page from showing up in scans- but the pages appear to also be thick enough that they will not easily crumple and crinkle with vigorous erasing (yet another issue I've had in the past). The good thing though is that since the pages are spinal bound, I can remove pages if I need to without having to worry about the sketchbook falling to pieces like my last sketchpad did! lol
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My teen sketches manga all.day.long. She goes through a full sized sketchbook a week, and just as many pens. These are absolutely her go-to. As a mom with an art degree, They have my stamp of approval as well - solid coloring, easily maintained tips, plenty of ink, etc.
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I really like these gel pens. Even the caps and grips are coded so you'll know what you're going to get when you use them. For example, the glitter pens have glitter embedded not only in the ink, but also in the pen plastic itself. The neon ones have neon plastic, the metallic ones have metallic plastic, and the plain ones have plain plastic.

This set of TEKwriterUSA pens is heavy on the glitter and metallic pens! The glitter pens are my favorites, but I've found that it's important to use them with absorbent paper (like low quality paper). Shinier paper--such as what's used for greeting cards--isn't very compatible with them.

The pens are already in the two cases, with mostly metallic pens in one and mostly glitter pens in the other. Each case additionally includes a few other pens (fluorescent and plain). They're not in any real order; I took them out and redid them chromatically.

I have two other sets of these pens and really like them--the cases are what sets each set apart. The case in this set (you get two) works like this: You pull up two snaps at the top, then pull the clear lid forward and over to the back to prop the case up. The black backing is then pushed back partway, so the three tiers of pens are standing alone. The case, when not in use, folds and locks up and has a handle. I've found that it even works nicely as a mini desk if you're writing on something compact, like a small piece of stationery.

This case design is one of my favorites--having two also gives you the ability to sort by what you're interested in, whether it be color or type, or maybe even to separate them into two almost-equal sets so you can write with a friend. The only thing that would improve this set is that it doesn't have enough "plain" pens. I would mostly recommend it to those who want special writing effects.
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I prefer a fine point and I believe Zebra pens are the best around. I carry one in my wallet and when I sign receipts I make sure I get it back. I wanted a red so I bought the set, knowing that I'll use all of the other colors as well. Refills readily available.
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this little short stack is great for doodles and notes with sketches.  the thick, old-time paper makes me feel like Michelangelo.
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Great pens, very easy to use, quick drying ink, easily and cheaply replaceable ink as well