902 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 29 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (97%).
r/penandink Traffic & Engagement r/penandink Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/penandink Most Active Times When r/penandink Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/penandink Flair Performance r/penandink Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| line art | 141 (31.5%) | 62 |
| cross hatching | 103 (23.0%) | 99 |
| critique wanted | 57 (12.7%) | 82 |
| stippling | 44 (9.8%) | 103 |
| other shading | 33 (7.4%) | 105 |
| comics | 28 (6.3%) | 57 |
| Technique help wanted | 12 (2.7%) | 39 |
| no critique please | 10 (2.2%) | 9 |
| Tool help wanted | 8 (1.8%) | 2 |
| ROAST MY ART!!!! | 6 (1.3%) | 33 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/penandink Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/penandink
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ink | 104 (11.5%) | 53 | 2 |
| pen | 99 (11.0%) | 68 | 3 |
| drawing | 76 (8.4%) | 52 | 3 |
| sketch | 29 (3.2%) | 87 | 3 |
| art | 25 (2.8%) | 65 | 3 |
| study | 21 (2.3%) | 69 | 2 |
| paper | 18 (2.0%) | 64 | 2 |
| practice | 17 (1.9%) | 132 | 2 |
| pens | 16 (1.8%) | 7 | 1 |
| portrait | 16 (1.8%) | 46 | 2 |
r/penandink Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/penandink
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 6 | 44 |
r/penandink Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/penandink
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The roc pile
yo guys need some direction....
Olive Tree | A4 | Fine Liners
Pentel Sketches
MAN → CONSCIENCE → PRISON → DEATH → KEY
Finished croc
Mountains
looking around
Hand practice
Art book
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The roc pile | 2.0K | 23 | image | Aug 25 |
| yo guys need some direction.... | 1.3K | 47 | image | Aug 19 |
| Olive Tree | A4 | Fine Liners | 1.3K | 62 | image | Aug 11 |
| Pentel Sketches | 1.3K | 17 | image | Aug 12 |
| MAN → CONSCIENCE → PRISON → DEATH → KEY | 1.3K | 31 | image | Aug 8 |
| Finished croc | 1.1K | 30 | image | Aug 31 |
| Mountains | 1.1K | 7 | image | Aug 13 |
| looking around | 1.1K | 43 | image | Aug 18 |
| Hand practice | 1.0K | 22 | image | Aug 21 |
| Art book | 908 | 37 | image | Aug 3 |
r/penandink Audience Overlap r/penandink Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/penandink FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/penandink
What's the best time to post on r/penandink?
Based on posting volume, r/penandink is most active on Sundays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/penandink?
r/penandink averages 29 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/penandink get?
Posts on r/penandink average about 67 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/penandink get most?
On r/penandink, most posts are image posts (97%)