The video reviews Pilot Parallel Pens, a line of affordable calligraphy pens made by Pilot. The pens come in various nib sizes (1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm, and 6mm) and are designed for calligraphy work. They use ink cartridges, but can also be refilled with a needle and syringe or converted into an eyedropper pen. The pens are lightweight, easy to maintain, and come with a plastic cleaning sheet and an ink converter.
The reviewer demonstrates the pens' performance, showing how they can create varying line widths and textures. They note that the pens can be used for coloring large areas, but may require more conscious effort to achieve desired line widths.
The reviewer concludes that while the Pilot Parallel Pens can be used for drawing, they require more planning and effort to achieve smooth transitions between line widths. However, they are well-suited for calligraphy and coloring. The video ends with an invitation for viewers to share their own experiences with the pens and to check out affiliate links for purchasing them.
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1. The Pilot Parallel Pens are affordable calligraphy pens made by Pilot.
2. The pens come in different nib sizes: 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm, and 6mm.
3. Each pen is a different color.
4. The pens are long and lightweight, with a mostly plastic construction except for the metal nib.
5. The pen body has a tapered end, making it impossible to post the cap behind.
6. The pens use ink cartridges, which can be bought separately.
7. Ink converters are also available, including the Pilot Corn 50 twist-type converter.
8. The pens come with three ink cartridges, depending on the nib size.
9. The ink cartridges may have different colors depending on the nib size.
10. The pens can be refilled with a needle and syringe.
11. A link to buy the needed supplies is provided in the video description.
12. The ink converter included with the pen is a squeeze-type converter with a black sac.
13. The ink converter holds a certain amount of ink, but the exact amount is not specified.
14. A plastic cleaning sheet is included with the pen for cleaning the nib.
15. The pen nibs can be easily dismantled for cleaning by twisting the nib slightly left and right.
16. The nibs are held together by two pieces of metal.
17. Some users convert their parallel pens into eyedropper pens by filling the body with ink and sealing it.
18. The pens are designed for calligraphy work, with nibs cut almost 90 degrees perpendicular to the paper.
19. The pens can be used for writing, drawing, and coloring.
20. The pens are available for purchase through affiliate links in the video description.
21. The pens come with a user manual and instructions for use.
22. The pens use Noodlers Bulletproof Black ink.
23. The paper used for testing is Strathmore writing paper with 25% cotton and 90 GSM.
24. The pens can create interesting textures and lines depending on the angle and pressure used.
25. The pens can be used for coloring large areas quickly due to the broad nib.
26. The pens can create thin or thick lines, but achieving transitions between the two can be difficult.