The Papermate FLAIR M Medium felt pen offers fluid ink, smooth lines, and versatile line weight, making it an essential tool for designers and sketch artists alike. Discover tips for using and caring for this popular felt pen to boost your creative workflow.

Hey Sketchers!

Today I was chilling’ in town.
My Black Paper mate FLAIR M died yesterday, so I came to the pen shop to get a new one. It’s always a great feel to draw with a brand new pen when the ink is flowing so well.

Paper Mate Flair M

Papermate Flair M test
Doodling with the Paper mate FLAIR M at the pen shop.

In my opinion, if you would have to choose one, it should be the Papermate FLAIR M (See picture below). It’s my favourite Felt pen.

  • It’s fluid
  • Smooth
  • And I can play easily with the line weight.

Papermate lair M 4 colours
I came for the black, and I end buying the extra 4 colours. I couldn’t resist to these fruity tones !

Pilot Twin Marker

I also like to draw with the Pilot Twin Marker. It has a nice flow too, but tend to dry very fast if you forget to put back the cap. You may consider a marker for DVD as well from Pentel.

Pilot Twin Marker
Pilot Twin Marker

That’s all for today !

BONUS: You can see more about the Recommended material list for student designer.

Discovery of the day: The V Sign Pen

This pen is worth trying. It’s fluid and the ink dry quite fast for such pen. It means you have lesser chance to stain your sketch with your palm.
But the red is a bit orange. Kind of charming though.

V-Sign Pen red
V-Sign Pen

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