I Bought EVERY WHITE PEN (and Tested Them ALL!)

I like how honest this video is. I don't think any of us viewers really minded that you postponed the video (I for my part didn't) but as a fellow creator I know how frustrating it is not being able to keep your own deadlines. So thank you for showing your very human moments as well♥️

Once you started struggling, I started thinking, Maybe she could just recommend which is best to use on different mediums? I got teary-eyed when you admitted your frustrations, having felt similar pressures to deliver and feeling like I was coming up short. I’m so glad you had the same thought, being able to break down what works best on different papers, different paints, etc. Your videos are always a joy to watch, and this one weirdly hit me in the heart (in a good way) ❤️

I was thinking there probably isn't "one white pen" that works on everything. It's great you found one that works well on most things, but I will likely still have several white pens to use on different surfaces or mediums. Still, it's really interesting to see how some reacted to the different surfaces. Thanks for grinding this out for us.

I discovered Posca pens a while ago and have been using them a lot, mostly to paint on the cover of my sketchbooks. White poscas are a safe choice, but you're right, the smaller sizes really somehow don't hold up to the larger ones

(FOR WATERCOLOR ARTISTS!!!) My favorite actually is the Dr.PH Martin ink white! It works better than any other paint pen or gel pen when using it overtop watercolor pieces. All the other stuff tends to reactivate the paint underneath and you never get a perfect opaque white, HOWEVER the Ink white does not reactivate the paint! I usually use it with a dip pen and it’s incredible ! Just a tip for anyone who struggles to find White ink for Watercolor pieces that will STAY white!!!💖💖

if you ever have to delay a video to get it right again, dont worry about it! we would all totally understand if it takes a little longer if it means you do it the right way

I love how you tested them all with dedication and not letting them defeat you. I actually have a signo and I find it scratches my art. I prefer using a white paint pen for highlights. I love the posca fine point. Drawing on black makes everything pop. Vader actually looks amazing even just for a doodle.

Your frustration just goes to show how much consideration and empathy you have for fellow artists who want to buy a product and be able to use it with confidence. I speak for so many of us when I say we greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and time spent making decisions. Awesome video!

The correction pens we used in school covered pen ink mistakes very well and stayed stark white. I loved using the Pentel with metal tips, they were great for small details and should work on oil or wax pencils easily including different surfaces and types of paper. You should try that too.

I struggled to find a really good, opaque white pen as well for my mixed media art. My usual go to gel pen was wonderful at first, but for some reason, I then tried several brands after that, finally switched to a chalk pen, and stuck with that, it worked wonderfully, very opaque and smooth application. I use mine over acrylic paint, watercolor paint and markers.

I would love to see you try watercolor. I struggle so much with that medium and I would love to see your approach to that medium. I am more comfortable with poscas and markers. Also your an amazing artist and thank u so much for inpireing me to be a YouTube shorts creator.

I had a thought that may be helpful. Adding a sealant, like hairspray, to your artwork before applying your white pen may help it be more opaque, more vibrant, and apply easier. I don't think there is a white pen that is overall better than the rest, because as frustrating as it is, it truly does depend on the type of paper, the type of medium, as well as if you burnish, how many layers of your medium you apply, What type of white pen you're using, or how many layers of the white pen you apply. That being said, this video was extremely helpful because obviously there are some that are better quality than others, just maybe not a "one white pen beats all" type deal. It just depends on what you're using it for.

It's great to find more than 1 great white pen since sometimes they're out of stock locally and we'll be able to maybe get one at the store when the other is gone instead of driving to another store to check or wait on shipping. Please don't work yourself into exhaustion!! We appreciate your tests to help us, but if your brain gets too tired, it saps you of your creativity.💞 Thank you for doing this for us

Your stress in the middle of this video was so relatable! I struggle with suggesting art supplies because everything needs context and it means a lot to know you want to consider things from every angle. The details of what works well on what and a range of pens (for accessibility!) is a great conclusion and I'm definitely glad to hear the "winners" are on the cheaper end - adding them to my list of pens to grab :D Ive been frustrated with fine-tip poscas on cheaper sketchbook pages, and with colour changes on alcohol markers, so it's nice to see that it's not only a me-problem! One thing I will say for anyone who scans their work - the colour change doesn't always translate to a scan. I did WANT it to translate in one work I did so it was funny when it didn't! But it means if you're okay with the on-paper version looking a little off, a version that you post might not be messed up in the same way. This was a lot of work and very impressive!

Great video! I’m a stitcher mostly (cross stitch/embroidery), but also dabble in art occasionally. Your testing vids are so helpful for people that aren’t as versed in the product world. Thank you!

Thank you so much Sarah for caring about us, your viewers, this is one of the many reasons that we watch your videos, because you care about us so much. From me in Australia Keep up the hard work ❤️

As someone who’s not an artist but I do enjoy coloring and journal/bullet journaling to help with anxiety, I enjoy high quality art supplies because I have ocd so if it’s not how I can stand I can’t leave it and constantly start over, I don’t mind a postponed video like other have seen! I’m a newer subscriber but have moved your personality and videos thus far!

Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this one. Also thank you for showing the struggle you were feeling when you wanted to stick to your schedule. When I saw your post about needing some more time, I completely understood, it’s a huge undertaking. I was happy to know the video would be later because I knew you were doing your best to do it right and that the video would be better for the extra time it took. I know I’m just one subscriber but know that you could take a full month to do a video and I would still be here ready to watch it.

Thank you for all your hard work and determination testing ALL of these pens! I could feel your struggle towards the end. People aren't aware how much work goes into videos like this, you showing the human side made me have a much deeper appreciation for the work you do for us. Thanks so much!

I'd love a mini tutorial on the best way to use paint pens. Thanks for all this great info!