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he Tikky Graphic features lightfast and waterproof black pigment ink, suitable for artwork and drawings.
The metal-jacketed nib is suitable for use with templates and rulers and Free-ink technology ensures consistent line quality and is regulated for pressure and temperature changes.
We have used Rotring for over 25 years, and this is the best thing I have seen. No more gummed up pen nibs, a good flow, and a smooth glide over drawing film or paper. This will become a classic pen.
I have been using this pen for over 2 weeks now... and I am personally impressed... its that good.. I wish I had it when I was first an illustrator!
Sizes on offer are the .2 .4 .5 .7
http://www.pasthorizons.com/shop/?mod=cat&cat_id=6
at the bottom
ps... timer set for competing websites to suddenly find that they missed this and under cut by 5p :face-approve:
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Look very good, could be just what I need given my mutinous isographs...few questions...
Is it a disposable? I asume so given the price,
any chance of getting them smaller than 0.2mm?
Is the line width consistent?
is the 0.2 pretty equivalent to a Rotring 0.18?
Is the ink really smudgeproof? Is it the normal Rotring ink?
If the answers are yes, especially on the smudging on permatrace, I'll definitely get a few off of you...
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24th March 2009, 11:52 AM
Is it a disposable? I asume so given the price, (YES)
any chance of getting them smaller than 0.2mm? (YES - smallest is .1)
Is the line width consistent? (YES.. have tried them out, and boy, I wish I had these earlier... smooth to use and consistant)
is the 0.2 pretty equivalent to a Rotring 0.18? (YES as near as )
Is the ink really smudgeproof? (YES - in as much as I have tested it... in fact, the previous one was not... I was a bit peeved... this new one I have used and allowed to dry (just like before) for 15 minutes... and then ran my hand over it... ran it under water then rubbed with a sponge... unbelievably.. my old rotring pens with ink failed... this did not!
Is it the normal Rotring ink? (YES seems to be)
The test was on permatrace
After drying I found that some smearing occurred after I licked my fingers and gave it a rough smear with fingers and spounge... but even then it was slight...
I was impressed... both by the smooth feel and the permanence. As ever a drying time is needed.. :face-approve:
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24th March 2009, 01:20 PM
one test you forgot...Can you remove the ink using a razor blade or does it need some kind of chemical?.
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24th March 2009, 01:21 PM
PS If there is an Easter Prize Crossword could the prizes include one of these new fangled pens as an alternative to the 4" pointing...
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24th March 2009, 03:49 PM
Hold on... I will just try... back in a second
YES it can... and I also tried the plastic rubber... works a treat.
and yes... what a good idea! they can indeed be a good prize. :face-approve:
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24th March 2009, 09:24 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by kevin wooldridge
PS If there is an Easter Prize Crossword could the prizes include one of these new fangled pens as an alternative to the 4" pointing...
ooh, ?2.95 pen instead of ?14.99 trowel, can you be our union negotiator! You must be D**e A***n's long lost brother with negotiating skills like that!
Nice one for checking the pens Dave, sound like just the ticket for stress free rotring happiness. I'll be in touch in a bit to put in an order
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24th March 2009, 09:47 PM
Damn you bob... I would have gotta way with it..! If it hadn't been for you damn kids!
Seriously though the prize will be all four sizes
.2 .4 .5 .7
and propelling eraser!
everyone say oooooooooooooooooh!
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26th March 2009, 12:39 PM
Doing good on these... and will look forward to others views
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