went all over NYC to find my fav black pen

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I found out my fav MUJI pen (hexagonal) has been discontinued since 2019 so join me in this pen hunt trying to find a similar dupe
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Things you don't know about this video: filmed so many intro versions cause I feel so darn awkward and I couldn't get it right. I feel like now everything takes me more energy and I have less tolerance when I get frustrated, like I feel deflated more easily! So I'm trying to learn my new boundaries and how much I can push myself now. This was also the first time I've been to BLICK's since January so it was mega surreal to visit that area again! I thought taking the subway in NYC was going to be MEGA scary and I was going to feel anxious, but in reality it's mostly empty, everybody is wearing a mask and keeping distance. So I felt super safe!
Plans for this weekend: Have to do travel-COVID-preventative quarantine after visiting my brother in Nashville, so as I'm writing this I'm making pancakes and planning my week while staying at home : )

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@henry2941 3 года назад

Finally, someone who understands my love/pickiness of pens. I'm not even an artist and my handwriting is a nightmare on fire. But a good pen is so hard to find, and when you have one - there is this simple joy that comes from using it that sets it apart from anything else.

@artgerminate 3 года назад

Love it! Me too.

@perezisa 3 года назад

Same! I just use mine to write on my planner but i enjoy so much using my favorite pen that happens to be a technical one too, it is the pilot g-tec-c maica 0.4 and it's the best one i've ever tried

@javierasanhueza548 3 года назад

Samee!!

@SamahantaRodriguez 3 года назад

I couldn't agree more! Not every pen can make my handwriting readable to the world...

@dadahdah 3 года назад

Yesss! In not an artist either, but when I get to write with the Pilot Frixion Ball Slim.... 🖤

@rainbowglitternugget7129 3 года назад

Fran: calls anything "this bastard" Me: "what an adorable angel" Lmaoooo 😭😭😭

@Katniss_cosmos 3 года назад

😅😂 She's rubbing off me and I'm starting to call things lika that

@sawyercloud4429 3 года назад

Fran, you look beautiful with your hair down like this :)

@romanreeder2151 3 года назад

doctor: “you have 27 minutes and 29 seconds left to live” me:

@Insidekimsworld 3 года назад

I never thought I could be so intrigued by a video solely about black pens.

@kmpsquared 3 года назад

We STAN therapy and meds!! I've had depression and anxiety on and off for several years at this point. When my therapist started to suggest meds I was resistant because I didn't think my depression was that bad. When I finally started meds, it helped immediately on the smallest dose and I have been on them since. There's a little bit of trial and error to get the dose right but once you do, life gets way easier.

@kennycakes 3 года назад

YES! As a teenager, I knew I was dealing with depression, but I didn't reach out to my doctor about it until I was 24. I've been on medication for 2 years with some periods of adjustment by changing the medication here and there, and I'm finally feeling on track again. I feel myself again. I missed this person, and I'm glad to continue to see who I'm becoming.

@TeriyakiDior 3 года назад

I need to use meditation. I was so hesitant for years now. But I think it’s time to try it out

@waterbitten Месяц назад

This is an old comment but I just want to echo your positive experience with meds, I also had an immediate positive impact on the smallest dose!. So I'm all for people at least trying medication

@AlienChips 3 года назад

Something tells me that you’ll end up drawing with a fountain pen, you want super black ink, some scratchy feeling... maybe a extra fine Kakuno pen with a good black pigment ink would do for you.

@selah5792 3 года назад

Extra fine kakuno is AMAZING!! love love love

@alwaysyoutome19 3 года назад

What a coincidence, I saw Frannerd's instagram story of her working with a dip/fountain pen before I saw this comment!

@userkid417 3 года назад

@@alwaysyoutome19 same! lol :D

@Insidekimsworld 3 года назад

I finally went to a fountain pen

@RadhiaRahman 3 года назад

I was so heartbroken when I realized that hexagonal muji pen was discontinued.... I also pray for the day I bump into you at that artists & craftsman 🥺from like 6ft away of course

@AudraAuclair 3 года назад

I have yet to find a thin pen I like so this is super helpful. I didn't mind the Pilot G-4(?) but it does grab the paper and I found that a lot of thin pens did that, like they were scratching the paper and it sucks but I guess it makes sense. And I also don't like the chiselling on the felt pens. I don't understand why brands discontinue good thing, it sucks. >:( On another note, Fran, if you ever need another human bean to talk to about depression stuffs drop me a message. I've been through a lot of medications to find the perfect one for myself, it may take a bit of time to find the perfect one but it's worth it to have the crutch while you get back to normalness.

@tylrhufm 3 года назад

I LOVED this video. I am such a nerd for art supplies as a designer and illustrator myself. After going through numerous boxes of microns I finally settled for a set of Rapidograph pens and never looked back. They can be annoying to clean, but you can really get to know the pen as you just refill the ink. Secondly as someone who has fought with anxiety and deep depression you have the perfect mindset going into seeing a therapist & psychologist. There is NO shame in taking meds for your mental health, and never think that you are anything less for taking them. :)

@EmmaWoodthorpe 3 года назад

Hey Fran, Have you ever tried Rotring Isograph pens? That's what I use. I originally got them because they are refillable, because I'm trying to cut out plastic. But they are actually a really lovely pen. Metal tip, really fine, and you can use them again and again! Sorry to throw another pen into the mix, but I thought you might really like it.

@Insidekimsworld 3 года назад

I’ve always wanted to try one but thought they were a bit pricey...and then I got into fountain pens; talk about pricey.

@EmmaWoodthorpe 3 года назад

@@Insidekimsworld Yeah, I stayed away from them for a while, until I added up all the money I was spending on my faber-castel PITT artist pens in a year. I've saved so much money! Ha ha! I love their waterproof ink too.

@snoozleblob 3 года назад

@@Insidekimsworld Hahahaha. This was exactly me. Isograph pens too expensive but still want to avoid repeatedly throwing out used pens... and now many many fountain pens later I realised how off tangent I went ideal-budget-wise, heh.

@fogsmog9325 3 года назад

“There’s no prize, this is it” 😂 it was so cool seeing all these pens

@matiasmuller9801 19 дней назад

Estaba escribiendo todo en inglés hasta que dije "wait a minute" jaja. Estoy viendo tus videos actuales y estoy volviendo a ver algunos de los videos de hace un par de años que ya había visto, pero por alguna razón me dan mucha paz, porque estoy pasando por unos días no tan lindos. Básicamente tus videos me están acompañando mucho y te quiero agradecer por compartir no solo tu experiencia con el arte sino tus emociones. Me siento inspirado por cada video en el que decís que disfrutás de dibujar todos los días. Muchas gracias a la Fran del pasado que subió estos videos y muchas gracias a la Fran del presente que sigue subiendo videos! Ahora me voy motivado a probar todas mis microfibras, plumas y lapiceras

@ElenaFdezCasas 3 года назад

Girl, you know what? Brava you for being so natural about therapy, medication, psychiatrists and so on. I love that you put those topics on the table and you say "hey, I am through this. It's OK". I've been through this Fran, it will simply go and this will be just another chapter. Besos desde España.

@Trishuu 3 года назад

YESSS so excited everytime you post a new vid. Thank you for talking about real things like mental health struggles and stuff. Drawing is very therapeutic. Good to see that you have something you love doing Fran. Love your vids so much ❤❤

@susanzavala2102 3 года назад

What a great video!! Well I did find some on Amazon and eBay but somebody said the refills for the MUJI Hex .07 they get on Amazon and are the following…”Ohto 897NP Needlepoint Ballpoint Refill, 0.7 mm.” I realized that the same maker OHTO also sells the pens with the refills, so that might be a comparable type… I am going to try them… Thanks again for being you!💗

@SyndiaArt 3 года назад

Loved this video Fran!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 It was super calming to watch and so much fun to geek out on pens (am I the only one loving this kind of stuff?! Surely not...) Sending you lots of love Fran 🌻

@funnytime1111 3 года назад

I love me a good nerdy chat about art supplies! There’s no shame in taking medication, and it good to recognize when your problems are bigger than you. I pray for you and think of you often. Much love from California 😘

@NatashaNewtonArt 3 года назад

This may be my favourite video you have EVER made. I love your nerdy obsessional determination to get the RIGHT pen. I understand this. This video spoke to me. 😂 I hope you feel much better very soon.

@wellappointedmystic 3 года назад

I run a blog (for ten years) all about pens... so I COMPLETELY understand. Preach, sister.

@fioki 3 года назад

4:43 "the muji hexagonal pen is this bastard over here" I DIEEEDDD this is exactly how i talk to my inanimate objects too

@Pinkpeonysss 2 года назад

Every time I go back to this video I am just shook. The amount of detail, insights, and advice that is shared for each of these pens (not to mention the rad illustrations sampled for each one!). It’s true devotion. Fran you are the realest 🙌🏽👏🏽✨

@luciananarvaez741 3 года назад

Fran, thanks for still be in contact with us, for being so brave and open. I have been following you for a while now and I really feel always so inspire by you. Your videos make my day better ^_^. I'm really thankful and maybe you don't dimention the impact that you make in other but you really do. So I want, not only to thank you, but also send you the best positive vibes and love in this difficult times for you. You are braver than you think. Keep walking, learning and growing as a better person. Big hug!

@ilian3199 3 года назад

Personally I use Faber-castell pitt pen ecco pigment. It's really waterproof so it works great for watercolor, it can also be used with alcohol base markers.

@lauralutine 3 года назад

Hi! I'm desperately looking for a nice waterproof pen... mine are always bleeding at the end of the line, in the paper... Do you have an instagram i can check to see how yours do? Thanks!!!

@ilian3199 3 года назад

@@lauralutine Well I don't post on Instagram but I can assure you that after waiting for a minute or two the pens I have mentioned are both water and alcohol marker proved. If you wait to long at the end of the line every ink or pigment based pen will leave a wider dot

@lauralutine 3 года назад

@@ilian3199 I will try it! thanks!

@tinycaroline3459 3 года назад

no one catchs my attention, as fast and passionately as you Fran, regarding pen review

@pottartstudio6331 3 года назад

Fran! I've been waiting so bad 😍😍. I also visited the same shop after I watched your video last time. I hope we can meet in the same shop one day haha I currently using Pigma Micron pen but I will try those pens that you introduced!!

@kellyandrews9527 3 года назад

Love your hair. I love black pens also. So proud of you getting help. Make yourself safe. I love that you are strong enough to reach out for help. You are an awesome role model for someone watching that respects you. Thanks for the videos.

@bajaboolie 3 года назад

Would you consider selling copies of the sketchbook you’ve been working on? It is so intriguing getting glimpses of it!

@surf2chick 3 года назад

Dear Fran, thank you so much for your videos and your openness and being yourself. I always enjoy your lifeupdates the most :)! I hope you feel better soon and congratulate you for all the good things you have done to take good care for yourself even though it can be hard at times. Well done!! One step at a time. Big warm hugs and all the best wishes. You are wonderful and loved.

@19markz67 3 года назад

I have been going to the same psychiatrist for over 15 years. She is very pragmatic and is a partner. I take a light dose of meds and it has made my life so much better. Be strong. Be brave. Do what feels right for you. This is the first video I have watched from you. Make great art.

@drawninthefog 2 года назад

"Depression makes all things hard" ...that's probably one of the best summaries of depression I've ever heard

@bel.cascabel 3 года назад

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE when you speak en español Fran jajajaja ese "pero no" 😍

@anng.r.687 3 года назад

Your sketchbook IS AMAZING!! (As usual). It is a good reminder for me to draw, draw, draw. Seeing your examples, your drawings just keep getting better and better. Thanks for your ink pen hunt. Helpful. By the way - your hair is so pretty on you.

@TrainJoJo 3 года назад

En qué momento pasó eso? No caché :c

@bel.cascabel 3 года назад

@@TrainJoJo Al súper principio 0:12 jejeje

@gretaweiss6802 3 года назад

I think she said “but oh no”

@bel.cascabel 3 года назад

@@gretaweiss6802 Yes, but in Spanish... It actually sounds pretty similar but if you are a native Spanish speaker you can definitely tell that it was Spanish 😅

@bethaniepetitpas5699 3 года назад

Just so you know those greyhound sketches in your sketchbook are badass. (I can attest to this as I am living with two of those big puppies.) Also. Needing medication is okay. Do what you need to do to feel better and to be healthy. And there is nothing wrong with obsessing over your tools! I am just as bad. Every artist is.

@icey7732 3 года назад

i've been binge watching all your vlogs and you're art has inspired me so much♡

@Karagami 3 года назад

Fran, don't be afraid to take the medicine. I was diagnosed with depression too and prescribed with antidepressants that have just helped me so much. It's okay tl be sick and seek treatment for your sickness. You're not alone in this. 💖

@Saga901 3 года назад

First of all, fran referring to the pens as little bastards will never be not funny to me 😂😂 thank you always still Fran for sharing bout therapy and your journey. It means so much idk, but yeah, wishing you the best always! ☺️🌻

@claudiaadro6563 3 года назад

Fran, I know you will probably skip this message but I will leave it here for you. You are an absolute talented, brilliant, strong, kind, beautiful human being. I love you for the fact that you are still finding ways to push through all this madness. Please don’t give up. Your art is looking amazing, your skin is looking perfect, your heart is looking soar. I know (or might know) your heart is in pieces right now, but those tiny pieces are going to be stitched together and you will be able to breathe again! Just keep moving forward and you will see the end of the tunnel soon. Thank you for sharing with honesty what you’re going through♥️ you might not feeling it, but you are not alone. I am here. We are all here. We will be here waiting for you. Keep going love!! A massive tight hug from a Portuguese illustrator living in Scotland ♥️♥️♥️♥️ we love you little Fran ✨✨✨

@lau_tomoyo 3 года назад

Ahhhh finally!!! I'm glad to see you again ❤️❤️❤️

@maxohghiblies 3 года назад

this is so useful and honestly just amazing to watch, love seeing you try every pen c': aslo yOUR HAIR? DAMN BEAUTIFUL

@saratommate 3 года назад

Te extrañaba tanto Fran! Gracias por tus videos!

@nicolepeaslee5017 3 года назад

Fran is now a black pen expert and I'm here for it.

@spublii6380 3 года назад

Glad to see you pushing through!

@nienkevletter 3 года назад

Me thinking: "A whole video about pens: I absolutely love it!" Fran 2 seconds later: "I can't believe I'm doing a whole video about pens." 😂 And on another note: I know you're still battling your depression, but I also wanna say you look good Fran! Your face looks more relaxed or so? The soft pink hair also looks so lovely on you. 💖

@AlexandraViluce 3 года назад

You just made my stationery obsessed heart so happy 😂 Abrazos y buenas vibras para ti Fran. Gracias por seguir haciendo videos.

@vnf5860 3 года назад

Thank you Fran, so much information. Great video!

@TCSpottery 3 года назад

I know with a little bit of patience you can refill both gel and ballpoint pens with a syringe and fountain pen ink. If you still have one of the muji pens, when it runs out, maybe you can try hand refilling it. That way it’s never gone for you 😊

@kaijugoose 3 года назад

Fran, don't worry about taking medication. (I've been taking them for about a year now and it's helping.) However, I recommend you to take note or do a mood tracker. Whenever you feel that it's not ok, just tell your psychiatrist immediately. So, the doctor can adjust the dose or change the medication for you. Take care!

@dianaacevedomira73 3 года назад

Somewhere in some language, there must be a word that describes the pleasure of going to an art supplies store. Also must exist a word that describes the pleasure of writing and drawing with a good pen.

@missjohnson5606 3 года назад

This is the content I crave...arg! Thank you Fran xx

@jess-rc5dp 3 года назад

Fran, eres puro talento!

@LuckyLifeguard 3 года назад

thank you for creating and existing fran!

@birdietoon 3 года назад

I LOVED the video! So informative. Thank you Fran.

@QuailQuests 3 года назад

Another informative and heartfelt vloggo! Thank you Fran

@koschke3909 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this, this was again so nice and calming to watch ✨🌟

@andrewhunt3385 3 года назад

we love you fran!!!

@domxto2 3 года назад

I had the same fear of taking meds for my bipolar issues and I told the doctor I was afraid of that so she told me we could start slowly and see the results. She adjusted the doses as time went by and now, 6 months later, the medication allows me to have better days. Don’t be afraid, Fran! Talk to your doc and let them know your fears! everything will be fine :)

@dwightarmy 3 года назад

I loved this video, there’s nothing like hearing Fran talk about pens! 🖤 Sending you my best, depression is so hard to deal with. Thank you for being you!

@Katniss_cosmos 3 года назад

Thank you so so so much i love stationary videos ❤️

@jesykahashope 3 года назад

Yayyyy I was craving a new Fran video :D your hair looks really nice!

@flora_valley_atelier 3 года назад

love the pen reviews....! take care Fran! 💗

@supmilou 3 года назад

Fran! I'm glad you've found that pen! 🎉✨ It's funny how far we can get to find our favorite supplies! In this case, going ALL over ther city! 😌👌🏻🎨

@lambin3d 3 года назад

I loved this video! I appreciate your pen thoroughness ^^

@deborahmeyers7839 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing and expressing Fran you take all the time you need beautiful sketches Fran love you loads and sending you and Ed loads of love 🙌💗

@brennaoria7369 3 года назад

Fran!!! I missed you!! It's so good to hear news from you 🥰🥰 pls stay healthy, don't forget to eat and drink water, love you 💕💕

@videosdelmartillo8872 3 года назад

Geniaa Fran, te queremos

@IrenaXia 3 года назад

been searching high and low for the perfect muji pen dupe, so thank you so much for the WORK you put into this video!!! hope you're staying safe ❤️

@ayamin101 3 года назад

Love you Fran!!! I appreciate your pen thoroughness, as someone who has like 30 pens. Sending you all the good energy

@carlah392 3 года назад

you’re back ✨ i really missed you Fran 💖

@VonSolo5 3 года назад

Fun and informative. Thank you - Love watching you sketch too!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@snoozleblob 3 года назад

Bruh, I personally LOVE art supply reviews! And since I already super enjoy watching your studio vlogs, this is a dream com trueeee.

@dhayakarishma4020 3 года назад

I missed you so much💛 Yay! You're back

@kirtibhardwaj567 3 года назад

So glad to see you back and to know that you're doing okay. I watched your previous vlogs all this while because I missed seeing you so much.

@majesea 3 года назад

Thank you Fran... we missed you 💕💕💕💕💕

@Em-ic3vm 3 года назад

oh my god the pentel slice is hands down the best pen ive ever used. it's incredible. highly recommend.

@canfedayeler3567 3 года назад

But the prize IS hearing you talk about the pens. I can watch you talk about your art supply preferences for hours.

@scarlettmedina5915 3 года назад

I love the colors of this video and the vibe! Thanks Fran ;)

@vinnwinik3258 3 года назад

Fran tus videos me dan vida, un abrazo eres tan genial.

@indiasinkwell4492 3 года назад

This is such a helpful way to review pens! I'm glad that you've found help that's right for you, therapy was really helpful for me too when I was seeing the right therapist. (Your hair looks great)

@CookiePaletahMonster 3 года назад

Eres la mejor

@elkiosquitodeflor 3 года назад

siiii otro video de Fran con una review de estilográficos yaaay!

@dhayakarishma4020 3 года назад

Happy birthday Fran 💛💛💛

@phuongannguyen1210 3 года назад

Fran, i love you, so much, and seeing your video up always brightens my day

@serrano096 3 года назад

You look beautiful! & A museum date sounds ammmmaaazzzing. I hope you continue on a peaceful healing journey!

@marcofontolan6592 3 года назад

I am very pleased to see you again, I love the confidence that you have with your subscribers . Amazing sketches 🖊❤️

@jimenasierralta7062 3 года назад

Te queremos!!! no sabes lo inspiradora que eres!!!

@tiffanydeg4262 3 года назад

Your such a inspiration ❤️🤗 thank you for your videos and sharing your life journeys.

@DrQuizzler 3 года назад

Makes me want to go out and try some pens!! ...especially if there's some laid back swing-style jazzy stuff in F going on while I'm trying them. Great demo and great recommendations.

@zmolina 3 года назад

Fran que lindo está tu pelo! Estás GLOWING

@eghaeee 3 года назад

didn't know i needed a pen review from fran but damn am i glad we got it! appreciate you fran!!

@chelsyescalona 3 года назад

Yeeeiiii!!!! I was missing You so Bad!!!! Love the pens review and love to see you try a couple of the ones I used here in cuba!! Feel surprise that you found those over there!! I feel like wanna to draw like crazy every time I see your SketchBook!! And last but not least it's great to know how are you doing, please we are all praying for you to feel better soon and we will be here always, best of the best for you, loooove youuuu!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@angelaj4226 3 года назад

Loving the pinkness of your hair here Fran 😍 Sooo pretty! I’m so jealous you can maintain this color, my hair got so crispy went I tried to go this light! Also, I appreciate how thorough you are with your pen experience. I sincerely hope you get to a better place sooner rather than later and please continue to find your joy in pens and drawing or whatever makes you happy 😊

@rosanapaxhia4369 3 года назад

Hola Fran! Que bueno que hayas subido un nuevo vídeo!❤️

@same1402 3 года назад

I love your content so much. You are always down to earth and lovely and i just love the way you interact with the viewer!! I came for the art but I stay for both art and you!

@nematarot7728 3 года назад

Thank you soooooo much! I was just going through this process a few days ago, and I have these long lists of recommended pens from other artists, and a complete review like this is so so so helpful ♥️ you really know your target audience Fran, this video is a dream come true ♥️ thank you for everything you do!

@philippawall3792 3 года назад

Super helpful video. Thank you! Stay strong 💛 your videos are fabulous

@maud3721 3 года назад

honestly just take all the time you need. and just wanted to say that you deserve this love

@MariaRodriguez-sj1gy 3 года назад

Podría ver este video todos los días, es tan relajante

@flowers976 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, Fran. It's like I'm going for a walk or shopping with you. It's nice to see that life goes on. I work from home and spend most of my time in the house. I miss going to the city centre and just browsing at the shops. Sending lots of love to you from Athens, Greece.

@Insidekimsworld 3 года назад

Fran, please don’t be apprehensive about taking medication if you need it. WIth all that is going on in the world write now, it is really hard to manage mental health (believe me, I know). Thankfully, we have art. I love seeing new content from you and will gladly watch a 27 minute video just about black pens if you are doing it. That being said, take care of yourself above ALL ELSE. RU-vid will always be here. Oh, and now I can blame you when my husband asks me why the heck I spent so much money at the art store. :D