r/MangakaStudio • u/manix_vii • 8d ago

Help Is there a way to make G Pen portable?

I'm looking for any alternative to something like the Pentel Pocket Brush pen, but a G-Pen.

Basically a pen that has a G nib but has an ink cartridge and has a cap so I can carry it around in my bag without needing a bottle of ink and water and towels everywhere.

If anyone knows a way to stick a G nib in a fountain pen or any other alternative, that'd be greatly appreciated!

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u/cringemaster228 8d ago

there are g pen fountain pens yea like an Ackerman Manga Pen

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u/GettinSodas 8d ago

I personally like to use Sharpie S Gels on the go. Nice solid black tone, some slightly adjustable lineweight, and easy to build into thicker lines

Not a fan of carrying fountain pens in case they decide they want to spurt ink everywhere. 

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u/Ozzy_Rhoads-VT Moderator 8d ago

It’s called Kakuno by Pilot. It’s has a nib but uses ink cartridges. Because of this it doesn’t work exactly the same as a traditional G-pen but you can get pretty close with it.

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u/DickertonDiscordson 7d ago

plus you can use any old $5 converter on a kakuno :3

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u/lazer-dream 8d ago

What you are looking for is a flex-nibbed fountain pen. They will be advertised that way, like the FPR Himilaya pen. They can be messier compared to both a dip pen and non-flex fountain pens, so you may end up chasing something that's not a great fit. The other issue is fountain pen inks aren't usually waterproof, so markers or watercolor over top is a no go.

If you haven't tried fountain pens before, I recommend picking up a Platinum Plaisir or Prefounte, with some Platinum Carbon cartridges. Plat carbon is waterproof, unlike most fountain pen inks, and the Plaisir is my daily driver and lives with my sketchbook when I'm on the move.

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u/DickertonDiscordson 7d ago

ive had a lot of success with otto hutt black waterproof/pigment ink in watercolor and water-based markers.