Comments on: Getting the most out of mechanical pencils http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/ Life. Love. Hyperspace. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tara http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-131516 Tara Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:27:07 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-131516 Yes, I found that out just recently when I went to Jetpens in hopes of replacing my Millino, which seems to have gummed up somehow. Very frustrating! But there are a couple other mechanical pencils that claim to be “lead misers”, and I hope to be able to try out some of those soon. :-)

]]> By: Bobby http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-131450 Bobby Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:45:03 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-131450 The millino has been disconitued.

]]> By: Heavy Props Guy http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-57563 Heavy Props Guy Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:50:42 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-57563 Yeah, the main reason I use 6H with my drafting is simply because of how the velum I use accepts graphite, but on regular printer letter I use a 4H, tops. And you’re right. it’s basically like a mechanical, wooden pencil simply because while it’s more efficient, and you can get more comfortable models, you are stuck sharpening it, which has the same pros and cons as a wooden pencil.

oh well. you know your own problems a heck of a lot more than I do. lol.

]]> By: Tara http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-57550 Tara Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:49:42 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-57550 I do have a lead holder like that, although I think I would end up just scoring the paper with a 6H lead! For me it’s a trade-off between having a nice sharp point but needing to stop and sharpen it periodically, or having a less sharp point but not needing to sharpen at all. The laziness in me won out and I so I keep using the mechanical pencils. So many people like you recommend the lead holders, though, that I keep thinking I ought to give mine another try…

]]> By: Heavy Props Guy http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-57527 Heavy Props Guy Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:22:44 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-57527 First time posting, love the comic.

Huh, didn’t think about it like that, but whenever I’m drafting I’m (well, using CAD…) I use a lead holder and 6H lead (I press really hard, regardless… so I use 6H for my construction lines and such) have you ever tried one of those? because it’s basically just a tube with a grip, it has its benefits….

]]> By: Stewart http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-49337 Stewart Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:16:50 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-49337 Now I know more about mechanical pencils than I ever needed to.

My wife got a kurutoga but didn’t find it any more useful for drawing because of how she holds the pencil, or something like that. I inherited it and it works just fine for writing. :)

I always found the lead thing aggravating too, but mostly because of the way the lead suddenly slides back into the pencil without any warning. Argh! Presumably the lack of tip is also the reason the Millino uses most of the lead.

]]> By: Kev http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-49312 Kev Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:53:51 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-49312 Hi Tara!
I actually like to see the pencil-work – I think it is a facinating look at how you bring the comic together. This is the stage where the artist really flexes their creative muscle. To tell the truth, I didn’t even realize this was from an upcoming page.

Count this as my vote for some pencilled pages in the next book, please! :-)

]]> By: Tara http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-49256 Tara Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:34:27 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-49256 Are you hoping to see more of them primarily because you want the sneak preview, or because you like seeing the pencilwork? I ask because I’m putting together the next book, and I’m trying to decide what to fill the back pages with. I could include some of the pre-ink penciled pages, if people are interested in that kind of thing…

]]> By: morganchampion http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-49237 morganchampion Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:54:51 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-49237 Seconded.

]]> By: Kev http://galaxioncomics.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-mechanical-pencils/#comment-49213 Kev Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:20:16 +0000 http://galaxioncomics.com/?p=962#comment-49213 Move the pencils and let’s see more of the rough drawings! Those look awesome :-)

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