Finally got around to testing one of my Christmas gifts from my wife!

I received a set of 6 Pitt artist pens with various nib sizes for Christmas from my wife and thought I would try them out at the local arts centre where I hire their studio one morning per week.

I had a go at sketching first, then went on to produce some semi abstract doodles.

The Beach At Troville - after Eugene Boudin with a Spaniel from a George Stubbs painting.

Conclusion: I was really impressed with these pens and I produced some really good images without any bother at all - they didn't smudge (easily done by me as I hold my pen differently), you can produce bold marks with the larger nibs and very fine detail with the smallest. It says on the pack pigmented India ink with three stars for maximum lightfastness, waterproof and permanent. Odorless, acid-free, pH-neutral. 6 nibs: XS,S,F,M,B(brush),C(calligraphy).

The pens could be used for pen and wash and in mixed media artworks. I scanned the doodles in and coloured one in Gimp 2 just to see what it would look like.

Images Copyright Antony R James.