is it ok that i write a little ? ^^;
note : im not that good in drawing but this is how i learn the first time in drawing...
Pencil : dont just stick with 1 or 2 pencil cuz you need to know what pencil goes to where in making line, you need minimum 3 type for making line of your character.
Pen : for pen i use Steadtler with size 0,1 - 0,3 - 0,6. but if you have other pen that work same as that its ok too ^^;
Paper : if you just starting to learn how to draw and dont know what paper you have to use , dont worry... just use every paper you can find and finally you will know the characteristic all paper that you use ( well... thats what i do ;P ). or you can buy sketch book from the start =)
Eraser : eraser is 2nd most important in drawing so you must have awesome eraser ( im using eraser from Steadtler right now )
Sketch : always start your drawing from sketch ( those circle , line , ball , tube things )
thats how me start drawing in good way ^^; im not good with tips or theory.... me just go to practice while im reading the tutorial.