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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 19:57:54 GMT
My old CM pens are drying up. They have served me well and I really, really liked the variety of colors that used to be offered.
I like fine point and the slanted tip for journaling.
What are your faves? I think copics are out of my price point but I could be sold.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 24, 2018 20:08:46 GMT
you could buy new CM pens from a rep. Just sayin, lol. I have a varied stash of pens for different things; I use the fun pens for art journaling and doodling, and for journaling I just stick with the basics- I do have some CM fine-point pens, and I have a few Micron pens- dark brown, dark blue, and black. I did just buy a Tim Holtz Distress pen in hickory smoke, and I've found I really like that one for using on very light-colored backgrounds. It's dark enough to be readable, but not so 'in your face' as black is.
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Post by mwilling on Sept 24, 2018 20:31:54 GMT
I still have a few of the original CM fine point pens & LOVE them for writing! I did find an acceptable alternative (for me) - they are called Triplus Fineliner by Staedtler (0.3 mm). With all the things they have brought back, I wish CM would bring back the original pens!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 24, 2018 20:38:56 GMT
you're right; now that I think about it, the new CM pens are more like a Zig pen, aren't they- with a fine tip on one side and a bullet tip on the other side. The old pens are more like a Micron pen. I actually have problems with a couple of them, and I think it's due to the way the tip is shaped with the metal that holds the tip-- I find I have to hold the pen almost vertical to get it to write properly on textured cardstock (otherwise it sort of skips), but I don't have the same problem with 'regular' Zig-type pens.
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Post by amom23 on Sept 24, 2018 21:03:21 GMT
For journaling I love the fine tip Sharpie pen.
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Post by Patter on Sept 24, 2018 22:29:24 GMT
For journaling I love the fine tip Sharpie pen. That's just what I was going to suggest too. I buy them by the box full.  |
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Post by babylou on Sept 24, 2018 22:33:41 GMT
I really like my Zigs! But, maybe I just haven't used enough other pens! LOL! That being said, they seem to last a long time and they do come in a variety of colors if you are looking for colors. And...they are available at stores in my area!
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Post by hutchfan on Sept 24, 2018 22:51:22 GMT
Marvy Le Pen are amoung my favorites followed by fine tip Sharpie.
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Post by julie5 on Sept 24, 2018 23:42:17 GMT
I use the ultra fine tip sharpie pen. I buy them by the case. Now my daughter likes them so I’ve been sharing them.
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Post by mom on Sept 24, 2018 23:50:50 GMT
I like the fine point Micron or a Zig.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 24, 2018 23:54:08 GMT
For journaling I love the fine tip Sharpie pen. That's just what I was going to suggest too. I buy them by the box full. ooh, I don't like Sharpies for journaling, at all- don't they bleed into and through the paper when you guys use them? I had a set of them (maybe they were Medium tip ones) and I ended up getting rid of them right after the first time I used them. |
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Post by leeny on Sept 25, 2018 0:37:48 GMT
I like the fine point Micron or a Zig. I believe the old ones are the Micron which you can get online or in a craft store. I love mine, I've had them forever! |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Sept 25, 2018 2:40:37 GMT
i also use a fine-tip sharpie a lot; be sure and look for the sharpie pens vs the sharpie markers. i have a lot of older sakura micron pens and even some zigs from back in the day, but i tend to use the sharpie the most. i also have various others for colors, including silver and gold.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 25, 2018 2:44:12 GMT
ahh- that's the difference!! I had Sharpie *markers* not pens.
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Post by dald222 on Sept 25, 2018 3:05:50 GMT
I use the Zig brand writers I have a whole set of colors
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Post by 50offscrapper on Sept 25, 2018 7:14:37 GMT
Stampin up carried or carried nice pens. I use microns, Faber Castells, and Straedler.
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Post by Patter on Sept 25, 2018 10:12:54 GMT
ahh- that's the difference!! I had Sharpie *markers* not pens. Yep, pens. They are AWESOME, waterproof, and come in several colors. I buy a box of 12 in black but here is what the colored pens look like, and look what it says in the right upper corner: no bleed.  |
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Post by kitbop on Sept 25, 2018 12:50:16 GMT
I really like my Muji pens - look on Amazon. The colours are nice, and it's much more a pen than a marker. But there are different tip widths so you can get a super fine or wider stroke, depending on your preference.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2018 17:03:08 GMT
Thanks everyone! I just remembered that Sakura made the CM pens so I may start there.
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