Kuretake is a Japanese manufacturer of ink and brush pens with over 120 years of tradition.
The range includes brush pens, fineliners and drawing ink for calligraphy, manga and illustration.
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Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen
The Kuretake Fudegokochi is a Japanese brush pen with a firm, flexible felt tip. Water-based pigment ink, water-resistant once dry and alcohol-resistant against markers. Features Firm, flexible felt tip for controlled strokes Water-based pigment ink, water-resistant once dry Alcohol-resistant against markers Application Ideal for manga, illustration and calligraphy. Suited to beginners and advanced users, particularly for controlled stroke variations.
Regular price:
from CHF 7.40
Kuretake Liquid Graphite
Kuretake Liquid Graphite is a water-based pigment ink made from graphite and synthetic binder. High-viscosity for versatile painting techniques, dilutable with water or applied directly from the jar. Water-resistant once dry and produces a metallic sheen after polishing. Features Water-based pigment ink made from graphite and binder High-viscosity, dilutable with water Water-resistant and alcohol-resistant once dry Lightfast Mixable with other water-based media Application Ideal for mixed media, watercolour and illustration. Apply with brush or drawing nib. Polishing reveals a metallic sheen typical of graphite. Note: Pigment ink is non-erasable. Not suitable for fountain pens.
Regular price:
CHF 21.50
Kuretake Manga Drawing Ink Black
The Kuretake Manga Drawing Ink from Japan is a deep black, waterproof pigment ink for manga, comics and illustration. Fast-drying with a satin sheen. Features Water-based pigment ink, waterproof once dry Deep black with satin sheen Fast-drying Developed for drawing nibs and brushes Application Perfect for mangaka, comic artists and illustrators. Use only with drawing nibs or brushes. Note: Not suitable for fountain pens. Use only with drawing nibs or brushes. Matching pen holders are also available in our shop.
Regular price:
CHF 8.80
Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist ai Liner Brush Pen
The Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist ai Liner is a Japanese brush pen with an ultra fine brush tip for precise outlines and fine details. Water-based pigment ink, water-resistant and marker-compatible once dry. Features Ultra fine brush tip for precise lines Water-based pigment ink, water-resistant once dry Does not smudge with alcohol markers Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Particularly suited for fine outlines, detail work and inking in combination with alcohol markers.
Regular price:
from CHF 8.80
Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist Brush Pen White
The Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist Brush Pen White is a Japanese brush pen with highly opaque white pigment ink. Water-resistant and alcohol-resistant once dry, ideal for highlights and corrections over ink or markers. Features Highly opaque white pigment ink Water-resistant once dry Does not smudge with alcohol markers Refillable Available in various tip sizes Application Ideal for highlights, light accents and corrections in manga, comics and illustration. Can be applied over dried ink or alcohol markers without smudging.
Regular price:
from CHF 10.80
Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist Drawing Ink Black
The Kuretake ZIG Cartoonist Drawing Ink from Japan is a water-based pigment ink for manga, comics and illustration. Available in two variants. Features Water-based pigment ink Developed for drawing nibs and brushes Variants Special Black – Deepest matte black, waterproof and erase-resistant once dry. Compatible with alcohol markers. Sumi Ink – Traditional sumi ink, very smooth flowing. Not waterproof, but compatible with alcohol markers. Application Perfect for mangaka, comic artists and illustrators. Use only with drawing nibs or brushes. Note: Not suitable for fountain pens. Use only with drawing nibs or brushes. Matching pen holders are also available in our shop.
Regular price:
from CHF 9.20
Kuretake ZIG Cocoiro Brush Pen
The Kuretake ZIG Cocoiro is a Japanese brush pen with a refillable cartridge and flexible, semi-hard brush tip. Stroke variation from approximately 0.2 to 1.0 mm depending on pressure. Features Flexible, semi-hard brush tip Stroke variation from approximately 0.2 to 1.0 mm Refillable cartridge system Available in various body colours Application Ideal for hand lettering, calligraphy, journaling and illustration. Suited to beginners and advanced users who value controlled stroke variations. Note: Water-based ink, not waterproof. Ink colour is black in all variants.
Regular price:
from CHF 7.80
Kuretake ZIG Mangaka Fineliner
The Kuretake ZIG Mangaka Fineliner is a precise fineliner from Japan with water-based pigment ink. Water-resistant and alcohol-resistant once dry, ideal for combining with alcohol markers. Features Water-based pigment ink, water-resistant once dry Does not smudge with watercolour or alcohol markers Lightfast Available in various tip sizes Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Particularly suited for clean outlines and inking work in combination with alcohol markers.
Regular price:
from CHF 3.30