Comments on: Writing in color (i).

By: Edward

Edward — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:05:03 +0000

Hi.
I’m trying to find Berol black Hydro markers in San Diego area per european friend’s request (apparently they are available only in US). Google search wasn’t too helpful but it brought up your page and it surely looks like you know about. Do you guys have an idea where can I start looking, maybe art supplies stores?!
Thanks.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:18:26 +0000

Prismas! I caught a great sale at DickBlick before this semester started, the 132 set (XD!) for like 30 bucks.
I also have a set of verithins. I’m not a fan, because my love for Prisma is the laydown, but for lettering it’s nice to have the same EXACT colors with more precision.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:29:30 +0000

This is a very late addition, but I just found this thread. I’m also a copyeditor, and have never found an erasable red pencil with which I’m happy. The Col-Erase line is the best, but the more vivid reds seem to be softer than the darker, shades like vermillion.
I bought a pack of three Ticonderoga pencils at Staples. They’re bright red and are advertised as editorial pencils. In fact, the lead is so soft I might just as well be writing with lipstick. Tried manual sharpeners, still no good.
What I’d REALLY love to find is a strong red lead for a mechanical pencil. I’ve tried them, but I guess I have a heavy hand, as they constantly break.

Bill

By: C Goings

C Goings — Wed, 30 May 2007 20:41:16 +0000

I need a pencil that only writes on paper. The inmates in my jail use the golf pencils to write gang signs on the uniforms. If someone who is not in that gang, subsequently gets that uniform, someone could get seriously hurt or killed. Are there any pencils that write only on one medium?

Thanks,
Lt. C. Goings

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:21:17 +0000

I use Sanford Col-Erase pencils on a daily basis, and have tried a few of the Prismacolor Verithin pencils. I can tell no difference between the hardness of the cores, and find them suitable for writing. I think the biggest difference between the two is the eraser on the Col-Erase pencils.

The shop that sells these to me (individually) simply stocks col-erase pencils mixed in with the Verithin ones. A Col-Erase “Blue” might be found stocked one bin over from a Verithin “Indigo”.

For those who want to try Verithins for writing get a Pink Pearl (or similar) eraser. I find the white vinyl erasers don’t work well with these colored pencils.

By: Pencil Revolution

Pencil Revolution — Fri, 12 May 2006 15:41:42 +0000

Sure thing! You can buy Stabilo’s version here:
http://www.dickblick.com/zz204/08/
And Staedtler makes some, too, called the Omnichrom (with no e, lol):
http://www.artstuff.net/staedtler_omichrom_marking_pencils.htm
http://www.chromacolour.co.uk/store/pencils_omnichrom_animation_uk.asp
The ones in the pictures are blue, whereas the ones I’ve bought locally are silver. But they are beautifully-made pencils. If you have to choose, the Staedtlers are smoother and richer, in my experience.

By: Lisa Moses

Lisa Moses — Fri, 12 May 2006 02:27:58 +0000

Can you tell me where you found water soluble china markers? I have looked all over. I’ve been trying to find Berol Hydro Markers but they seem to be extinct so a water soluble china marker seems to be the next best thing.

By: JiggyWittit

JiggyWittit — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:37:14 +0000

Kewl blog you got goin on up here.
Peace, JiggyWittit

By: TreeFrog

TreeFrog — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 02:44:26 +0000

Awesome blog you have. I enjoyed reading it this evening.
Peace
TreeFrog

By: Pencil Revolution

Pencil Revolution — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 04:51:48 +0000

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