Supplies
Looking for perfect combinations of papers and pens? This page is a community-driven compilation of best pens and papers for pen plotters
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Pens
Sakura Gelly Roll
Favorite among many plotter enthusiasts, Sakura Gelly Roll White gel pens give consistent results
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UV Blacklight Reactive Ink
Opticz All Purpose Invisible Blue UV Blacklight Reactive Ink. It is invisible in regular light, glows bright blue in blacklight.
Gel Xtreme Metallic Pens
These 0.7mm pens feature high quality, water based, acid free and non-toxic pigment gel ink
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Pilot Precise V5
Precise combines Pilot’s exceptionally smooth-writing ink, premium metal clip and iconic look for your writing pleasure
Pentel Arts Milky Pop Pastel Gel Pen
0.8mm Medium Line, White Ink. Smooth gel ink writes on light or dark colored paper, writes on photo paper
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Sparkle Pop iridescent pens
Pentel Arts Sparkle Pop Metallic Gel Pen, 1.0mm Bold Line, Gold & Silver Ink
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Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight
Colorful pens that plot nicely on dark paper, and some of them are reactive to UV light.
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Pen storage
Vencer 5 Drawer Wood Art Storage Box for Pencil, Pen, Pastel, Marker Set VAO-003
Multicolor STABILO Point 88 Fineliner Pens
STABILO Point 88 Fineliner Pens 0.4m 30 color wallet set, Multicolor
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SAKURA Gelly Roll Metallic
CREAMY, OPAQUE GEL INK: The Ice Cream Smooth ink flows brightly on dark and light papers. Set includes 10 bold metallic gel pens
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Pilot Juice Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen
Pilot Juice Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen, 0.5mm, Pastel Colors (LJU60EF-6CP)
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Uni-ball Kuru Toga High Grade Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil
Mechanism inside is divided into three gears, using the pen pressure of writing a character, gear, and movement up and down while it is connected to the core. Pencil has a core rotation mechanism that continually rotates the pencil lead as you write
Papers
Savior-Faire Fabriano Black Paper
This thick black paper (300gsm) is ideal for light colored inks
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Canson Mi-Teintes Honeycombed Grain
It is a double sided paper with a honeycombed grain on one side and a fine grain on the reverse
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Strathmore 300 Series Bristol 11"x14" paper
Excellent for mechanical drawing, pencil, pen and ink, Heavy paper weight. Smooth Finish paper
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Strathmore Artist Tiles - Black
Strathmore 105-974 400 Series Artagain Artist Tiles, Coal Black 6"x6", 30 Sheets
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Other
16x24In electrostatic bulletin board
Frameless Mini Bulletin Board 16"W x 24"H, with Electro Surface Technology