In this article, I compare Sailor Fude Fountain Pens versus Dip Pens for drawing and writing, plus the different types of Ink considerations for both. When using waterproof inks, I show how easy it is to paint over top of the illustrations with watercolors!

Wasp Nest with Spanish Moss on a Tree Branch fude fountain pen drawing with watercolors by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Below is the full video workshop of my live painting session. The Sailor fude fountain pen, dip pens, inks and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨

Here is the link to the YouTube account of watercolor artist Diane Antone from whom I have learned many helpful tips for painting with watercolors: https://www.youtube.com/@DianeAntoneStudio

Feel free to ask me follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!! 😍

Supplies List for Fude Pen vs Dip Pen Projects

Here are the books I mentioned during the show as well as the supplies list for the fude pens, dip pens, inks and accessories shown. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Amazon.

Book - Speedball Textbook 24th Edition Calligraphy Book Spiral Bound - https://amzn.to/3ZdY5wO
Book - Walter Foster: Creative Lettering and Beyond - https://amzn.to/3V0uSTh
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Speedball Super Value Dip Pen Calligraphy Set with Lettering Book - https://amzn.to/3YNxaGA
Speedball Dip Pens Handles and Drawing / Writing Nib Set in Plastic Storage Box 12 Pieces - https://amzn.to/3Ogh2sj
Speedball Variety of Dip Pen Nibs (Type A, B, C) Set of 10 - https://amzn.to/40UmKb0
Online Eleganza Fountain Pen Turquoise Medium Tip Nib - https://amzn.to/4hYFNqH
Sailor Fude de Mannen Bent Nib Fountain Pen Bamboo Green 55 Degree Angle - https://amzn.to/3UUhFeT
Sailor Fude de Mannen Bent Nib Fountain Pen Navy Blue 40 Degree Angle- https://amzn.to/4i687aG
Sailor Fountain Pen Ink Converter Black - https://amzn.to/4exGlRb
Sailor Fountain Pen Ink Converter Brown - https://amzn.to/48UYZkY
Sailor Fountain Pen Ink Converter Natural (White) - https://amzn.to/48UWnTY
Rohrer & Klingner Fountain Pen Permanent Quick Dry Inks Set of 2 Lotte (Black/Gray) and Lilly (Dark Brown) - https://amzn.to/4fKDKVm
deAtramentis Document Ink for Fountain Pens White - https://amzn.to/3YWxAuh
Pebeo India Ink Black 45ml Bottle (NOT for Fountain Pens) - https://amzn.to/3Zbr7Nf
Pebeo India Ink Black 250ml Bottle (NOT for Fountain Pens) - https://amzn.to/3Og21qh
Empty Glass Ink Jars with Screw-on Lid 20ml Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3Of45Pn
Plastic Jars with Snap-on Lid 0.5oz Set of 40 - https://amzn.to/3YWBpQ1
Kristy Rice Art for Joy's Sake Watercolor Palette 12 Half Pans Assorted Colors in Floral Tin - https://amzn.to/4fTZAFW
Sennelier Dioxazine Purple Watercolor 10ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4fAJ91m
Daniel Smith Ultramarine Blue Watercolor 5ml Tube - https://amzn.to/3YRN033
Daniel Smith Hansa Yellow Medium 5ml Tube - https://amzn.to/4fponSh
Van Gogh Ivory Black Watercolor 10ml Tube - https://amzn.to/48WHT66
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors Shimmer Gold Watercolors Set of 6 - https://amzn.to/3ALgcRe
Princeton Velvetouch Brush Set of 4 - https://amzn.to/3CANcfs
Canson Montvale Cold Press Watercolor Paper Spiral Bound 140lb 5.5x8.5in 12 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4fPQObO
Canson XL Cold Press Textured Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/48VmY3m
Fabriano Hot Press Smooth Studio Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 50 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3UZxGA2
Fabriano Mixed Media Paper Pad 108lb 9x12in 150 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3ZnEt9D
Legion Stonehenge 100% Cotton Smooth Paper Spiral Bound 250gsm 6x15in 32 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3CzARbu
Wood Brush Rest Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/3xLr0gI
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3Ur9rLA
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