Which Brush Pen Is The Best?! My Favorite Brush Pens for Beginners | Hand Lettering and Calligraphy

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  • Have you wondered which Brush Pen or Marker is the best for handlettering? These are my top recommendations for beginners learning how to hand letter! Join my FREE hand lettering course here: howtohandletter...
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Komentáře • 110

  • @sapphiremage4632
    @sapphiremage4632 Před 4 lety +70

    My first brush pen that I tried and still love is the Tombow Fudenosuke! I love the fact that they have a hard and soft tip so you can found out which one works better for you! I have a heavy hand so the hard tip is easier for me to use!

    • @sofialou1809
      @sofialou1809 Před 3 lety +1

      Are they really good for someone who really havent done calligraphy?

    • @sofialou1809
      @sofialou1809 Před 3 lety

      And i really like the fibralo one 9:30 but i worried that it might be not really good for someone like me who never done calligraphy

    • @sapphiremage4632
      @sapphiremage4632 Před 3 lety

      @@sofialou1809 yes! They were my first brush pens I bought to practice and they were amazing, they also are very durable just make sure to use some smooth paper 🙃

    • @sapphiremage4632
      @sapphiremage4632 Před 3 lety

      @@sofialou1809 I actually never had tried the fibralo ones so I’m not sure but I do recommend the tombow fudenosukes!

    • @sofialou1809
      @sofialou1809 Před 3 lety

      @@sapphiremage4632 thanks for the information:)

  • @aishaproductionsss5308
    @aishaproductionsss5308 Před 4 lety +8

    I just bought brush pens before you posted this video but I was happy that the Pentel touch was in this video bc that was the brand I bought

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh yes, those are highly loved among beginners so I hope you will like them! I think they really helped me to get the hang of thick & thin strokes when I was a beginner. Thanks for watching!

    • @aishaproductionsss5308
      @aishaproductionsss5308 Před 4 lety +1

      How to Hand Letter yeah, I just tried them out and I think I might actually be able to do this ❤️❤️

  • @danielamh7826
    @danielamh7826 Před 4 lety +18

    Hi! I’ve been wanting to learn brush lettering, and I can’t find brush pens where I live, so I got the crayola markers and they work perfectly. Thank you so much for your videos, they’ve helped me a lot to learn.

  • @catherinearrell862
    @catherinearrell862 Před 4 lety +11

    Love the sharpie stained pens as a newbie and a leftie! Has never smudged for me!!

  • @priszycu4564
    @priszycu4564 Před 4 lety +4

    the first pen i used for calligraphy is crayola supertips!! i rlly recommend it for beginners bcuz it’s cheap and it doesn’t also fray.. but the problem is that the tip might shorten

  • @sweetkimmee
    @sweetkimmee Před 4 lety +25

    This is what I needed! I enjoy your videos and learn a lot. ♥️ thank you.

  • @sweeterneet
    @sweeterneet Před 4 lety +9

    Thanks for this!! I had started lettering with Tombow dual brush pens and was having such a hard time. I recently got Kuretake Fudebiyori from Amazon and was wowed and how much easier they were to use!!!

  • @ielline
    @ielline Před 4 lety +5

    I tried brush lettering a few days ago and found out my problem is switching thick to thin strokes. This video is very helpful 😊

    • @ay5636
      @ay5636 Před 4 lety

      Same was with me. A little practice helps a lot!

    • @ay5636
      @ay5636 Před 4 lety

      Also you can try her free mini course to get acquainted with Brush Lettering. The practice sheets help a lot.

  • @angie-sw8uo
    @angie-sw8uo Před 4 lety +5

    i have the exact same slant issue as well! glad to know that its not just me struggling with things like that i was really getting frustrated. thanks for another great video!!

  • @danielamh7826
    @danielamh7826 Před 4 lety +6

    You should try the sharpie stained on fabric! I would love to see that ❤️

  • @wanderingcreativity
    @wanderingcreativity Před 4 lety +7

    Hey Friend! Enjoy your brush lettering grateful for your lettering challenges appreciate your CZcams channel! *Footnote: your cadence and style reminds me of my calligrafriend ensign insights

  • @liv9475
    @liv9475 Před 4 lety +1

    I watched almost all of your videos on brush pens and I have just started lettering with my tombow dual brush pens you have really helped me decide.

  • @rabbitlovesraven
    @rabbitlovesraven Před 3 lety +2

    I am having trouble with my brush pens not having any difference between my upstroke and downstroke, and I've been practicing, it is almost like the "brush" on it is more like just a very long hard nib (like on a regular sharpie marker) and I can't get it to soften...what can I do to fix that? They're by Sargent Art and I got them at a local craft store near me

  • @melr215
    @melr215 Před 4 lety +1

    Interesting to see you lettering with the Zig Corioco. I have half a dozen and struggle with how stiff they are. But seeing you work yours and how nicely it came out I am going to really give them a go. I obviously need to be much tougher on them.

  • @KcannyTBO
    @KcannyTBO Před 4 lety +6

    I started practicing hand-lettering watching your videos and going through your mini-course and actually chose to buy the sharpie stained ones after watching an older video of brush pens you recommended. I think they're pretty nice to learn, I do wish they weren't so super charged with ink but it makes sense considering what they're made for. If anyone's looking for a good one to start, I've had a very good time with these. Also, they're super durable as she mentioned, I've had mine for a while and they're just like new.

  • @laurenbock6895
    @laurenbock6895 Před 2 lety

    I know I am a year late but I just wanna say that I also love the Sharpie Stained! I foolishly ordered some other brush fabric markers but of course they were nothing like the magical sharpies. Glad to have this helpful list to expand my collection. Thank you!!!

  • @alexsyring89
    @alexsyring89 Před 3 lety +2

    I almost forgot to ask, I was wondering if you have any recommendations on pens good for handlettering that are glittery or metallics?

  • @tcconnection
    @tcconnection Před 4 lety +1

    Would be cool to see a chart at the end that ranks the qualities of all the brands together

  • @chikkameemeex
    @chikkameemeex Před 4 lety +2

    Hello! Thank you so much for making this video, it was really informative! I like how you kept in mind of accessibility and affordability for your diverse audience :) Love from Ottawa!! I've been enjoying your window art btw!

  • @qmagu
    @qmagu Před 3 lety +1

    My favourite is the pental pocket brush pen

  • @aneenaali7550
    @aneenaali7550 Před 4 lety +5

    Sadly, I dont have any of these available in my country.. I have been doing faux Calligraphy in insta.. i wish i had brush pens 🥺✨

    • @mads177
      @mads177 Před 4 lety +2

      you can just use a regular crayola marker or something like that, they work almost the same as a hard-tipped brush pen! good luck 😊

  • @sky.1993
    @sky.1993 Před 4 lety +10

    I can't find any of these in my country....wait I probably can. I mean - it's China there's everything here...I hope.
    Edit: Love your work, keep doing your best and stay safe 💜

    • @sara_ye
      @sara_ye Před 4 lety

      Tian Tian how can you go on CZcams in China isnt it blocked

    • @toasty_unicorn
      @toasty_unicorn Před 4 lety

      Pokie lettering I think she uses vpn

    • @candirita
      @candirita Před 4 lety

      Ye you should be able to find some of these on taobao. Especially the japanese brands

  • @elinganay23
    @elinganay23 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! Thanks for making this video!😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @alexsyring89
    @alexsyring89 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Lol i know this is random but I have watched a lot of videos on handlettering but I must say I ALWAYS come back to yours because your voice is just so sweet, soft spoken and pleasant to listen to! Thank you for helping me in my handlettering journey!
    P.S. Oh and almost forgot to mention....Small AND soft is NEVER makes for a good time! Hahaha 😁

  • @aliviakinkin9938
    @aliviakinkin9938 Před 3 lety

    Tombow fudenosuke hard tip brush pens are my personal favorite for beginners

  • @minkyunglee5711
    @minkyunglee5711 Před 4 lety +1

    aww thank you for the dedicated video! I also love how you put all the links for pens. stay healthy and stay safe

  • @mikaelaflora6520
    @mikaelaflora6520 Před 4 lety +2

    Yey another video again!

  • @reehakadeeja4105
    @reehakadeeja4105 Před 4 lety +1

    I am so happy again for ur new video♥️♥️
    As i told i attended the mini course it was such a helpful one and one of the best courses i have ever joined.
    I learned a lot of new things in there. All must try it especially now we all are sitting bored. I love all ur videos and ur pretty voice too
    I hope u will see my comment among a tons of then💜

  • @conniepalme5978
    @conniepalme5978 Před rokem

    You are great and great teacher. Thank you for your efforts. You mentioned lentil brush pens, but they gave several. I don’t know which ones are short pens. Can you help. I’m such a beginner on this subject. I bought Tombow and not happy. So now I’m turning to you. Thank you

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  Před rokem

      Hi there! Yes, do you mean the Pentel brush pens? They are called Pentel Touch Brush Pens and they're great! If you can't find those, there are a couple of other similar brands. One is the writech sign brush pen & it is really great too! Hope that helps & thanks for watching!

  • @smashley.plans1
    @smashley.plans1 Před 3 lety +1

    I know this is an older video, but I tried to look up the Pentel Touch brush pen and my Michael’s store has the Pentel Arts Sign Pen Brush. Is that the same thing? Did they rebrand or rename it? I have been loving the Tombow Fudenosuke brush pens, but saw that someone said you aren’t a fan because they don’t hold up and fray. I’m trying to learn how to hand letter better for my Archer and Olive bullet journal. I’m definitely noticing that the Tombow dual tips definitely don’t hold up! I need to find a replacement for those.

  • @Clouds_are_fluffy
    @Clouds_are_fluffy Před 3 lety

    the first brsh pen ive ever tried was the uni pin brush pen

  • @kitkat719
    @kitkat719 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your recommendations! I was wondering what pen/marker
    you used in the beginning for your mono line “for beginners” in the red/orange color ☺️

    • @srestha
      @srestha Před 4 lety +3

      It's the other tip of the Zebra Mildliner Brush Pens.

    • @kitkat719
      @kitkat719 Před 4 lety +1

      Srestha Chakraborty oh! I see it now. I thought it was a whole different pen. Thank you ☺️☺️

  • @reganstandlick7520
    @reganstandlick7520 Před rokem

    I've been looking at calligraphy pens and a store I have been going in has ones that are only like $1 something. It didn't really have a brush tip, but more flat lined tipped I guess would be how you would explain it. They have it so you can try it out before you buy it. I have never used them before but have been branching out into being more artistic and always had interests in calligraphy and fountain pens. What is your recommendation? I really wanted a fountain pen but they were all out. What are the differences between a fountain pen and calligraphy pens? Thank you, this video is so helpful in explaining the sizes cause I was so confused in the store.

  • @berkenalbant1713
    @berkenalbant1713 Před 4 lety +1

    You’re videos are really creative! Love it 😻

  • @tcconnection
    @tcconnection Před 4 lety

    The Sharpie Stained has horizontal ridges showing on the down strokes

  • @limegreen92
    @limegreen92 Před 4 lety +1

    I've heard so many good things about Zig Brushables and Koi Coloring Brush Pen but they frayed after using them only a few times and i only use HP premium 32 paper :(

  • @ananyaxgoel
    @ananyaxgoel Před 4 lety

    Can you do video on best brush pens for blending?

  • @naomiobrien9594
    @naomiobrien9594 Před 4 lety +10

    I have almost every one of the pens you mentioned lol..and I too absolutely love the Sharpie Stained pens,I only wish they came in more colors that weren't as neon looking lol..also you can find the Zig Brushables at Blick Art which is at dickblick.com

    • @ellebelle994
      @ellebelle994 Před 3 lety +3

      I do not trust the name of that link.

    • @autumnerez
      @autumnerez Před 3 lety

      @@ellebelle994 it’s real I just tried it, you can look it up too

  • @singingsuga
    @singingsuga Před 2 lety

    This is so helpful, thank you!! ♥

  • @susanbeauchamp7
    @susanbeauchamp7 Před 3 lety +2

    You mention "bouncy" a lot. Can you tell me what you mean by this? Obviously, I'm a beginner at this! :)

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey there! Yes, let me grab a video for you that may explain it more. But essentially, bouncy lettering is where you don't always line your letters up evenly on the baseline. For example, you may bounce the last stroke of your a below that bottom line that your letters rest on or bounce others back up. Here is the video: czcams.com/video/qiP2gPLrtxw/video.html
      Thanks for watching!

    • @susanbeauchamp7
      @susanbeauchamp7 Před 3 lety

      @@HowtoHandLetter Thanks so much!

  • @Aa-fk8jg
    @Aa-fk8jg Před 4 lety

    Stabilo brush pens or caran d'ache fibralo tip? Baffled!

  • @ysellas7376
    @ysellas7376 Před 4 lety

    besides that... love the video super helpful

  • @akozhevn
    @akozhevn Před 3 lety

    Do you have a video with tipps for lefties?:)

  • @jenellemadrigal2424
    @jenellemadrigal2424 Před 4 lety

    OMGG the 4:21 problem happens to me all the timeee. i have 2 small brush pens including the pentel touch, and that problem happens to both of my pens. maybe its just how i write coz u didnt have that problem w the pentel touch

  • @iamjhazminejoy
    @iamjhazminejoy Před 3 lety

    Thank you. You're the best!

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite8177 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful, thank you.

  • @XtianApi
    @XtianApi Před rokem

    I use brush pens for painting. I just make them. Use cheap filler fountain pens and put a raw uncut brush in it or you can buy them with brushes in them already. So cheap, and you can ink up with whatever ink you want.
    Edit: like yongsheng 3009 or noodles brush pens probably better choice

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  Před rokem +1

      Oh wow! I haven’t tried that before!

    • @XtianApi
      @XtianApi Před rokem

      @@HowtoHandLetter noodlers, which makes great pen ink makes a brush fountain pen where you can easily swap brushes.

  • @miajoniec3151
    @miajoniec3151 Před 3 lety

    how long have you been lettering for? Also, I have just started lettering in the past couple of weeks. Do you find the sharpie stained brush pen makes thin up strokes easily? that is one of my greatest struggles.

  • @turteltaube2277
    @turteltaube2277 Před 2 lety

    ? Letterpen COCOIRO, does it not leak the ink? I had a similar system and when not careful with screwing it back in I always ended up with ink on my finger 😟

  • @liammcquillan2711
    @liammcquillan2711 Před 4 lety +1

    how long have you been lettering? and how often do you letter/practice? and obviously your not that good at lettering so what (other than practice sheets and normal paper) how do you practice? thank you!

  • @youmohu5157
    @youmohu5157 Před 4 lety +3

    Early!! I love your videos

  • @insiyahita5798
    @insiyahita5798 Před 4 lety

    Can u please review camlin brush pens

  • @Allison-tn8kb
    @Allison-tn8kb Před 2 lety

    What is the second zebra pen you use in that sampler pack?

  • @rachelhalteman7721
    @rachelhalteman7721 Před 4 lety

    Thanks a lot! You’re a teacher awesome!😁

  • @sastechnology422
    @sastechnology422 Před 4 lety +1

    I don't think so wer'e gonna geting the pental bush pen after the lockdown

  • @jihanmargarette748
    @jihanmargarette748 Před 3 lety

    Is the marvy uchida colorin brush pen also for beginners?

  • @ggukvt4204
    @ggukvt4204 Před 3 lety

    Can someone recommend the right paper in writing with brush pens

  • @irenecostis3544
    @irenecostis3544 Před 4 lety

    Your voice is so therapeutic ❤️

  • @liljournalmaker
    @liljournalmaker Před 2 lety

    Helpful video🤗

  • @nickysek2915
    @nickysek2915 Před 4 lety

    May i know the brush pen is it waterproof?

  • @theawesomecanal
    @theawesomecanal Před 4 lety

    I love your videos ♥

  • @wordstory7063
    @wordstory7063 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful💕

  • @kittensarekute5831
    @kittensarekute5831 Před 4 lety

    20th and thxxx soo much for this vid!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ericw9532
    @ericw9532 Před 3 lety

    Karin Brushmarker Pro there is nothing better

  • @tabithadehaan8405
    @tabithadehaan8405 Před 4 lety

    So they are all good? ;)

  • @stacyzhang
    @stacyzhang Před 4 lety +1

    How can 2 people be first?

    • @HowtoHandLetter
      @HowtoHandLetter  Před 4 lety +2

      Probably just typing at the same time! Thanks for watching!

  • @sha7689
    @sha7689 Před 4 lety

    Can you make a pentel brush pen video in real time? Please do reply!

  • @ame1709
    @ame1709 Před 4 lety +1

    I don't want to offend you at all because I love your work but...
    this didn't help me at all
    I can't find anything that you suggested locally except maybe the Crayola markers
    but I already pretty much mastered that and I want to step up
    so maybe can you do another video of you favourites?

  • @jaydenmozo348
    @jaydenmozo348 Před 4 lety +2

    Am I still early?

  • @venasbakery
    @venasbakery Před 4 lety +2

    First

  • @irenecostis3544
    @irenecostis3544 Před 4 lety

    No Tombow for a beginner big brush?!

    • @srip292
      @srip292 Před 3 lety

      Tombow has a larger nib and also expensive maybe that’s why🧐

  • @rachelchai7388
    @rachelchai7388 Před 4 lety

    I am so early HAHAH

  • @ysellas7376
    @ysellas7376 Před 4 lety +1

    you spelled grey wrong

    • @Caloci76
      @Caloci76 Před 4 lety +4

      Depends where you live how you spell it. A in America, E in England, Canada it's GrEH

    • @ysellas7376
      @ysellas7376 Před 4 lety

      @@Caloci76 did i ask

  • @youmohu5157
    @youmohu5157 Před 4 lety +2

    First