Tachikawa is a Japanese manufacturer of drawing nibs and nib holders. The brand is especially known among manga and comic artists for its precise and durable nibs.
The range includes drawing nibs, nib holders, fineliners and drawing ink for manga, comics and illustration.
The Tachikawa Comic Fine is a Japanese fineliner with waterproof ink and precise line quality. Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Features Waterproof ink Precise tip for clean lines Available in various line widths Application Ideal for manga, comic inking, illustration and technical drawings.
Tachikawa Drawing Ink Jet Black is a deep black ink for drawing nibs and brushes. Waterproof, lightfast and eraser-resistant once dry. Features Deep black ink Waterproof and lightfast once dry Eraser-resistant once dry 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.
The Tachikawa G-Pen is a high-quality Japanese steel nib. Slightly stiffer than the Zebra G-Pen and offers more control for consistent lines, yet flexible enough for dynamic stroke variations. Features Japanese steel nib Medium flexibility for controlled stroke variations More stable line quality than other G-Pens Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Suited to artists who want G-Pen-style pressure variation with more control. Note: Clean the nib thoroughly before first use to remove the protective oil film. A nib holder is not included. Matching nib holders such as the Tachikawa Nib Holder T-40 and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa Maru-Pen is a fine, precise steel nib. Slightly more robust than other Maru-Pens and offers a good balance between fineness and durability, ideal for detail work over longer sessions. Features Japanese steel nib with fine tip More robust than other Maru-Pens Good balance between fineness and durability Application Ideal for fine details, textures and hatching in manga, comics and illustration. For more flexibility, we recommend the Tachikawa Maru-Pen Soft. Note: Clean the nib thoroughly before first use to remove the protective oil film. A nib holder is not included. Matching nib holders such as the Tachikawa Nib Holder T-40 and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa Maru-Pen Soft (T-77) is a fine drawing nib with slightly more flexibility than the standard Maru-Pen. It allows minimal pressure variation for more expressive detail work. Features Fine drawing nib with softer tip More flexibility than the standard Maru-Pen Minimal pressure variation for expressive lines Also available as standard Maru-Pen Application Ideal for fine details, textures and hatching in manga, comics and illustration. Note: Clean the nib thoroughly before first use to remove the protective oil film. A nib holder is not included. Matching nib holders such as the Tachikawa Nib Holder T-40 and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa Premium TAMO nib holder is made from Japanese ash wood with a matte clear coat finish. The ergonomic shape ensures comfortable drawing even during longer sessions. Features Barrel made from Japanese ash wood Matte clear coat finish Ergonomic shape for longer sessions Compatible with G-Pen, Maru-Pen, Saji-Pen and other common nib types Saji-Pen drawing nib included Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Suited to artists who appreciate a high-quality wooden nib holder. Matching drawing nibs and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa Pure White is an opaque white pigment pen from Japan for highlights and corrections. Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Features Opaque white pigment ink Available in three tip sizes Application Ideal for mangaka, comic artists and illustrators for adding highlights and corrections over black ink.
The Tachikawa Saji-Pen is a versatile drawing nib with medium flexibility – harder than the G-Pen, softer than the Maru-Pen. Produces consistent lines with slight stroke variation and offers plenty of control. Features Medium flexibility, between G-Pen and Maru-Pen Consistent lines with slight stroke variation High control Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Well suited for beginners and as an all-rounder. Note: Clean the nib thoroughly before first use to remove the protective oil film. A nib holder is not included. Matching nib holders such as the Tachikawa Nib Holder T-40 and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa T-25 is the lightest and slimmest nib holder in the series. Ideal for fast, precise line work and fatigue-free drawing. Features Lightest and slimmest nib holder in the T-series Compatible with G-Pen, Maru-Pen and other common drawing nibs Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Suited to artists who prefer a lightweight nib holder for fast line work. Note: Nibs are not included. Matching drawing nibs and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa T-36 is a lightweight nib holder from Japan, compatible with G-Pen, Maru-Pen and other common drawing nibs. Features Lightweight nib holder Compatible with G-Pen, Maru-Pen and other common drawing nibs Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Note: Nibs are not included. Matching drawing nibs and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
The Tachikawa T-40 is the largest nib holder in the series with the widest grip, the highest weight and the longest build. It offers maximum control and sits firmly in the hand, ideal for longer drawing sessions. Features Largest and heaviest nib holder in the T-series Double plastic ring mount for secure fit of various nib types Compatible with G-Pen, Maru-Pen and other common drawing nibs Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Suited to artists who appreciate a heavy, stable nib holder for longer sessions. Note: Nibs are not included. Matching drawing nibs and drawing ink are also available in our shop.
