The edding 1880 is the budget cousin of the edding 1800. I find this confusing because the number is bigger but realise that’s my problem not the pen’s. Not only can you buy two 1880s for pretty much the price of one 1800, it’s available in twice as many tip sizes (but one quarter the […]
Edding is a German company that’s been making pens for over 50 years. In the UK, they’re well known for their board and paint markers. I was able to get this pen at a discount thanks to Cult Pens’ support of the site. Price: £3.17 Tip size options: 01, 03, 05, 07 Barrel options: dark […]
The Uni Pin is a drawing pen that’s readily available in the UK, being stocked by many high street chains. Price: £1.75 (UK) Tip size options: 005, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08 Barrel options: just black Ink type: fade-resistant and waterproof black The plastic tip is sleeved in steel to help keep it steady. […]
Aristo in an Austrian company that’s been making drawing instruments since 1862. Price: £2.20 Tip size options: 005, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 Barrel options: black with different coloured tips, according to the tip size Ink type: waterproof, lightfast pigment ink The GeoCollege Pigment Liner is a drawing pen with a fibre tip […]
The Tikky Graphic is Rotring’s budget drawing pen. It comes in a range of tip sizes and has lightfast waterproof ink. Price: £2.70 Tip size options: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 Barrel options: brown Ink type: black pigmented ink The plastic tip is held in a metal sleeve at the end of a […]