DIY Soda Pen Instructions

In this two-page document, you’ll learn how to make a Soda Pen. A valuable tool to add to your lettering and illustration arsenal. The first page shows steps to create the nibs and assembly. The second, a few alternative shapes to try out. These are also called cola pens and folded pens. They are homemade types of ruling pens with infinite options on style and use.

Useful in creating expressive and gestural lettering. Also diverse enough of a tool to use with illustration work, think about channeling Ralph Steadman’s drips and splatters.

Watch me make one.

Took the opportunity to sit down with my friend Lauren Rubin to make one of these on a live stream. Feel free to check it out on Youtube.

I can’t wait to see what you create.

Once you get cranking with pens, please post your creations to Instagram. While you’re at it, tag me (@iamreedicus), so I can see what you’re making. There are so many possibilities and places to go with these tools. I’m sure you’ll put these pens to use in new and incredible ways. You’ll find a colored and black and white version to save you some ink.