Friday 5 December 2014

Staedtler Triplus Fineliners Review

   I showed you some Christmas cards I made with Staedtler triplus fineliners a couple of days ago. They're such great pens! The colours are true to the pen lids, the lines are indeed fine - 0.3mm lines, in fact! But the colours are also vibrant, and I was really surprised by the brightness of the yellow. Many pens I've used in the past have had dirty yellows, darker than they should have been, but these were as bright as the sun. The turquoise pen, much to my excitement, is also very amazing, and it has to be since it's my favourite colour!


   The pens are easy to hold, making them easy to use for both drawing and writing. I was writing thank-you notes for my shop in a ball-point pen the other day as I'd lost my usual fineliner, and it hurt my hand to use after two notes. I changed it for one of the new pens - the first use they actually had - and not only were they more comfortable than my usual pen, they also allowed me to write in colours that suited the picture and patterns on the back of the thank-you note, making them extra festive! It also allowed me to have the return customer discount code stand out a little more, too.

   I'm really impressed with these pens. They're water soluable, which means that they wash off of your clothes, but it also means that you can do a little bit of pen and wash with them, too! The pigments are strong enough to carry. I don't like to do pen and wash on one piece, I prefer to scribble the pen on one sheet of paper, wet it, and then use it sort of like a watercolour on the actual sheet I'm drawing on. It avoids thicker lines and flooding, giving me more control. I was quiet surprised by the pens' ability to work this way, actually, as their nibs wouldn't suggest it, being very hard and conservative of ink, but they do work, making it great for highlights.


   I always use pencil lines before inking a drawing. I can't just start drawing in pen right off the bat like some incredibly annoying talented people can, so once I've inked the lines, I have to erase them. The ink takes a little longer to dry than other pens I've used, so while with some I can erase the lines 30 seconds after inking, with these I have to wait about two minutes. However, despite that, I've noticed that the ink of Staedtler Triplus Fineliners stays more bold and vibrant than others, even if they're left to dry for 30 minutes! I usually find that black in particular lifts off of the paper while the pencil lines are being erased - not smudged, just dulling. These pens don't do this. The black and every other colour stays just as bold as when I laid it down, meaning I don't have to go back over it and risk messing up the fine lines, and that's really, really valuable.

   So, the ink is great - water-soluable to be washed out of clothes and for minor pen and wash work, but also bold and permanent enough to not be lifted off while erasing underlying pencil lines - the pens' comfort is great, the nibs are amazing, and the fact that this new set of fineliners includes every single one of their colours makes it a must have for comic artists, ink artists, manga artists and general crafters. And guess what? I've got five - yes, five, vijf, cinq, go  - sets of 30 pens up for grabs! So, comic, ink and manga artists, come on over!
   The giveaway is open worldwide, and it's with rafflecopter so it's easy to enter. Make sure you use an email address you're active with to make sure you don't miss the winning email. As always, winners will have 72 hours to respond with their postal address, and if they don't respond within that time another winner will be chosen, and they'll be notified that they missed out.


The giveaway is now closed and all winners have been contacted. Several have accepted their prize but a few still remain. If responses aren't received in 24 hours, new winners will be picked in their place.



a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclaimer: I was sent this product to review by the brand itself. The quantity and precise products sent were their choice, not my own. All opinions and images are my own, and all appropriate research has been done by myself from a range of sources rather than relying entirely on the product's website, especially where health products are concerned. I do not accept a product to review if I do not believe it is safe or worth my own time, regardless of any kind of reimbursement. I trial the products for an appropriate amount of time before writing reviews to check for wear-and-tear on physical items and side effects from edible (be it supplements or food). If I have negative points to voice, I will voice them, and I never, ever accept product reviews or reimbursement on the promise of a positive review. My reviews are and will only ever be honest.



79 comments:

  1. I would use them to write out christmas thank you letters!

    Ashleigh

    ReplyDelete
  2. I like to draw with pens, I don't really like drawing with pencils. I like to draw when I am sad or anxious. Mostly scifi fantasy type things like fairies.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I have just bought an adult colouring book from Amazon - garden designs - so I would love to use these pens to colour in the illustrations! It is my first adult colouring book and I cannot wait to start!

    ReplyDelete
  4. i would let my daughter do something with them perhaps thankyou cards

    ReplyDelete
  5. If I won, I'd give them to my son who would use them in his art work.

    ReplyDelete
  6. if i were to win i would use to those in my different craft projects ( bookmark, keychain etc) to create little gift but i would definitively try to make some postcard as well as they seem perfect for that

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'd give them to my son for to drawing

    ReplyDelete
  8. I would use them for my illustrations c:

    ReplyDelete
  9. I would use the pens for drawing, making handmade cards, and doodling with.

    ReplyDelete
  10. I'd use this 30-piece pen set for making Christmas cards for my family and friends!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I would use the pens for my sketches of architecture (:

    ReplyDelete
  12. I would love to try to make some Christmas cards with these, as well.

    Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Im not really sure what I would use them for. But Staedtler pens have always been the ones that Ive pined over. Im more of a write than an artist and I love using them to jazz up my journals.

    ReplyDelete
  14. I would love to use them to make my Zentangle drawings colourful :-) (Crochet AddictUK)

    ReplyDelete
  15. I like doing all sorts of drawings. Upon seeing these pens, my first instinct is to go back to something I used to do; celtic note designs. I'd love to take that up again and these fineliners would be perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  16. I've been desperate to purchase an adult colouring book so if I won these it would give me the perfect opportunity!

    ReplyDelete
  17. My daughter would LOVE these, she loves doing art, and she is really good, this would be a great Christmas gift for her :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Actually, I'd give this to my friend who is a graphic artist and love doodling her ideas!

    ReplyDelete
  19. I'd use them to make handmade bookmarks for friends. I used to make a lot of bookmarks years ago but off late have had no time. Been wanting to get back to that.

    ReplyDelete
  20. I would use it for my sketches! Thank you for this giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I'd use this pens to decorate a my baby's first footprint, which I'm planning to frame as well x

    ReplyDelete
  22. My daughter will use them to make greeting cards for her grandmothers :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. I would definitely use these for my everyday drawing hour, where I let all my feelings out on paper :) (More often than not it is always more than an hour though haha). Amd ofcourse I would use these for my Chrostmas postcards :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. I'd use them to sketch in my sketchbook I keep in my purse.

    ReplyDelete
  25. I would love to try to make some Christmas cards with these :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. i'd give it as a Christmas present for my close cousin, he loves to draw and i want him to become an expert on that.. crossing fingers :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. For a differet approach in art, i'll be definitely using these in school and story board class :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. I would use them for drawings in my sketchbook

    ReplyDelete
  29. I like to make handmade Christmas cards and other things, these pens looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  30. I will use them to make visual/instructional aides for my daughter. I'm homeschooling her.

    ReplyDelete
  31. I don't want them for me, i just thougt of a friend who loves pencils.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Im gonna use it for my drawings and designs whenever i will make some arts and crafts

    ReplyDelete
  33. I would do some of my drawings since I'm trying to catch up with new stiles~ and since we're near Christmas and some of my friends' birthday I would use them on the cards I'll make~~~~~ gorgeous ;3;
    valeria.12345 [at] hotmail.it

    ReplyDelete
  34. I would use them for my adult coloring books :-)
    Thanks for this lovely giveaway ♥

    ReplyDelete
  35. I would use these pens to decorate a photobook of my todler which I will give to my parents as a Christmas and New Year gift. Also, I will surely use them on my art works :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. I would use it for some architecture drawings for my portfolio :)

    ReplyDelete
  37. I will be using it for designing Christmas cards.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Drawing and for writing :)
    I also want to add that if I win, I made a mistake with the task for following. I pasted the wrong link. I'm following via my account on bloglovin' http://www.bloglovin.com/agnethafaltskogfan but can't edit my post now :(

    ReplyDelete
  39. A friend has recently introduced me to card making- she has lots of cutters and stamps. I'd love to incorporate some pen coloring and color washing with the stamping. It would be very effective and individual I think.

    ReplyDelete
  40. My illustrations & other crafts like card making!

    ReplyDelete
  41. I'd like to improve my drawing skill. since I'm so bad at coloring. I hope this pen can help me to drawing easier :3 I'd like to draw my own Christmas/New Year cards to my cousins in Indonesia~
    Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Some fashion illustrations or inkings :)

    ReplyDelete
  43. These pens would be handy for sketching.

    ReplyDelete
  44. My daughter will use it in school!

    Thank you for the chance!

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  45. I would use for great sketchings, this is a must have for a drawing lovers !!!

    ReplyDelete
  46. I would mostly use them for writing my poetry, etc.. but I do art as well, would love to try these out!

    ReplyDelete
  47. i will use them to pain all my design projects in the university

    ReplyDelete
  48. I love the STAEDTLER fineliners! I only have the pastel colours, I need more for my illustrations! This summer (in Chile is summer now) I'd like to practice my drawing, so I'd use these fineliners if I win!

    ReplyDelete
  49. I will give this pens to my daughter she likes to draw

    ReplyDelete
  50. Filling out my baby's 'first year' book :)

    ReplyDelete
  51. I've recently started journalling - these would be perfect!!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Didn't realize I could "paint" with these - your idea for making a puddle to avoid the lines you get when you draw on the page is amazingly helpful!

    ReplyDelete
  53. awesomeness!!!!definitely need it for crafting :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. I would use to create pages for my creative journals.

    ReplyDelete
  55. I would use them for zentangles and drawing.

    ReplyDelete
  56. It would be useful for me to create amazing craft...thank you...

    ReplyDelete
  57. I would definitely use them in my art journal

    ReplyDelete
  58. I'll give them to my brother .. he likes drowing and graffting

    ReplyDelete
  59. I'm in the third year of Fashion Design, we are now doing the illustrations of our collections and we are in search of our identity and these pens are perfect to give color to my illustrations and drawings in my daily chart.

    ReplyDelete
  60. Love the idea of a true yellow. I would use these to add color to my handmade cards.

    ReplyDelete
  61. Would love to win the Staedtler Triplus Fineliner pens to do my Zentangle patterns and other Zentangle inspired art. Have heard many good things about them and would love to have a set.

    ReplyDelete
  62. About everything and anything, I adore writing by hand, and drawing, and painting, so I'll use these in all ways possible! ^_^

    ReplyDelete
  63. I must confess that I am a pen and marker addict and would keep this fabulous set all to myself. Your cards are lovely and I aspire to create similar cards with the set.

    ReplyDelete
  64. these would be great for scrap booking

    ReplyDelete
  65. I would love to have these for my class. I am a preschool teacher. Would love to teach my kids how to use and take care of good pens. Get back to basics. Fine art. So much is on the computer now. Not many are learning to "draw". So excited about 30 colors!!!! I have been using these pens for years!! LOVE THEM!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  66. I think it's good for drawing with my daughter ♥
    ps Elena Rudaya in the rafflecopter

    ReplyDelete
  67. My daughter is very creative and good at drawing so these would be very useful to her

    ReplyDelete
  68. I would gift these to my nephew for Christmas. He is a very talented artist, he would draw for hours with these beautiful pens.

    ReplyDelete
  69. I work at school so I always need something like this

    ReplyDelete
  70. If I won, I'd give them to my grandson, he loves to draw

    ReplyDelete
  71. I'd use these for my drawing classes x

    ReplyDelete
  72. Replies
    1. So sorry, in the Christmas rush I forgot to update the blog post. All five winners have been contacted and I've heard back from three of them. If the remaining two don't respond in 24 hours then two new winners will be chosen in their stead.

      Delete

I do read every single comment, and I will try to respond where I can. If you have an important question about my blog or my shop, however, then you might be better off contacting me directly by email. Thanks so much for reading my blog!