Lines with Crow Quill Pens?

[Toluene]

I've just begun to ink comic book pages, and I've started with a Hunt 102 crow-quill pen.


What's the best way to get a smoothly contoured ink line with the nib? I'm trying to create a smooth motion using my elbows and shoulders without resting my hand on the page.


Also, one web site I visited said to tilt the nib at a steep angle and pull, never push, the nib point to create varying thicknesses.

Does anyone know of a good web page or book that shows how to do this?


Thank you.

[inmygucci]

Im not sure if this is the answer you're looking for but personally I like using brushes. I feel like I have better control when drawing the lines.