I didn’t used ballpoint ink. I only used ballpaint refill with the ball removed and paint pulled up with a syringe. I read somewhere what kind of paint is good for it. It was paint used to paint shoes - I didn’t know previously that such kind of paint exists.
When I was a child, here in Poland, you were not only not able to get a permanent marker but even standard (not permanent) marker. I also don’t remember any kind of adhesive tape other than paper one.
I am using KiCad since 3 years and I’m sure I didn’t learn yet how to fully use its (V5.1.x) capabilities and soon V6 will be available. I suppose until I will learn how to fully use it the V7 will be 
To make a simple board you need only to read:
I think.