This week on Monster Cutie, we take a look a number of methods for inking lines with variable widths.  The video is a little rough since I held the camera with my left hand and drew with my right, but it should serve to get the idea across.

While Microns and felt-tipped brush pens like Faber-Castell’s Pitt Pens are relatively easy to find, you might have a little trouble tracking down the brush pens and the G-nib used in this video.  For those, I turn to JetPens:

• I find that the Pentel Pocket Brush is one of the most versatile brush pens I use.  And it’s great to take on the road.  It’s a little steep at $12.00, but it’s refillable.
• The standard Pentel brush pens are also quite good.  They come in a variety of widths and are also refillable.  Less expensive than the Pocket Brush at $7.50.
• The G-Pen nibs are much more flexible than the standard ones you’ll find in a pack of the generic Speedball calligraphy sets.  You can get a pack of ten for $12.00 and they’ll last for a fairly long time.