Brush pens combine the flexibility of a brush with the handling of a pen. Compared to fineliners, they allow expressive lines with variable stroke width and more dynamics in line work – perfect for calligraphy, lettering and dynamic inking. In our range you'll find high-quality Japanese brush pens from Kuretake and Pilot.
Brush Pens
Copic Gasenfude Brush Pen
The Copic Gasenfude is a Japanese brush pen with a flexible brush tip for expressive, dynamic lines. The ink is alcohol-resistant and compatible with Copic Markers without smudging. Features Flexible brush tip for dynamic stroke variations Alcohol-resistant ink Compatible with Copic Markers Black, rich pigment Application Ideal for manga, comics and illustration. Particularly suited for inking and expressive outlines in combination with Copic Markers.
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
The Pentel Pocket Brush is a Japanese brush pen with nylon brush tip and pigment-based ink. Water-resistant and lightfast once dry, ideal for calligraphy, manga and illustration. Features Nylon brush tip for dynamic stroke variations Pigment ink, water-resistant once dry Lightfast Refillable Compact pocket format with clip Application Ideal for calligraphy, manga, comics and illustration. Suited to artists who value expressive brush strokes and want to combine with watercolour or markers. Note: Before first use, unscrew the barrel from the grip and remove the separator ring. Then screw the barrel back on and squeeze gently to let the ink flow to the tip.
Pentel Pigment Brush Pen
The Pentel Pigment Brush Pen is a Japanese brush pen with nylon brush tip and pigment-based ink. Water-resistant and lightfast once dry, ideal for calligraphy, manga and illustration. Features Nylon brush tip for dynamic stroke variations Pigment ink, water-resistant once dry Lightfast Refillable Available in various tip sizes Application Ideal for calligraphy, manga, comics and illustration. Suited to artists who value expressive brush strokes and want to combine with watercolour or markers.
Pilot Shunpitsu Pocket Brush Pen Single-Sided
The Pilot Shunpitsu Pocket is a Japanese brush pen with felt tip and quick-drying, water-based ink. Ideal for left-handers and on the go. Features Felt tip, available in Hard or Soft Fast-drying Water-based ink Compact pocket format with clip Application Ideal for sketches, lettering and illustration on the go. Suited to left-handers and anyone who wants to work quickly and cleanly. Note: The ink is water-based and reactivatable with water.
Pilot Shunpitsu Pocket Brush Pen Double-Sided
The Pilot Shunpitsu Double-Sided is a Japanese brush pen with two felt tips for different stroke variations. Quick-drying, water-based ink for clean work without smudging. Features Two felt tips in one pen Fast-drying Water-based ink Compact pocket format with clip Available in various tip and ink combinations Application Ideal for sketches, lettering and illustration on the go. Suited to left-handers and anyone who wants to work quickly and cleanly. Note: The ink is water-based and reactivatable with water.
Pilot Shunpitsu Bristle Brush Pen Pigment Ink
The Pilot Shunpitsu Bristle Pigment is a Japanese brush pen with synthetic bristle tip and pigment-based ink. Water-resistant and lightfast once dry, refillable with cartridge. Features Synthetic bristle tip for expressive stroke variations Pigment ink, water-resistant once dry Lightfast Fast-drying Refillable with cartridge Application Ideal for manga, comics, calligraphy and illustration. Particularly suited for inking work in combination with watercolour or alcohol markers. Note: Before first use, unscrew the barrel from the grip and remove the separation ring. Then screw the barrel back on and gently squeeze to encourage ink flow to the tip.
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.
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.
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.
Kuretake Mannen Mouhitsu Fountain Brush Pen
The Kuretake Mannen Mouhitsu is a refillable brush pen from Japan with a fountain pen-like build. The fine polyester tip produces strokes from thin lines to bold broad lines, allowing expressive calligraphy and lettering. Features Refillable like a fountain pen Flexible polyester tip for variable line width Includes water-based pigment ink cartridge Compatible with Platinum converter for bottled ink Available in various colors Application Ideal for calligraphy, lettering, manga inking and illustration. Popular with mangaka, comic artists and calligraphers. Note: A black ink cartridge is included.
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.
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen
The Tombow Fudenosuke is a Japanese brush pen with flexible elastomer tip and water-based pigment ink. Ideal for calligraphy, lettering and illustration with expressive stroke variations. Features Flexible elastomer tip Water-based pigment ink Available in Hard and Soft Application Ideal for calligraphy, brush lettering and illustration. Suited to beginners and anyone who appreciates a controlled brush pen with fine line work.