Although I have a collection of brush pens, I mostly gravitate towards the Uni-Pin brush. It's very reliable in what it does. When I need to go finer, I prefer using fountain pens since I like the directional nature of those nibs. I have also been enjoying Pentel's Tradio Stylo (aka the Pulaman, same tip in different bodies) since the plastic tip gives it some flex, but in a different way from rubber or bristles.
Back when I started getting interested in brush pens, the only types available in the UK seem to be the broad ones, like the Copic one in your video. ( in the end I had to resort to ordering some fine ones from the USA! ) 10+ years later, things seem to be much better and I see that many of the big players, such as Faber Castell and Uni adding a fine “ fude brush” to their range of fineliners. Not sure which one I would recommend to try, as they all seem fine in their own way, but I will say that for me the Kuretake Fudegokochi is a hard act to follow!
That’s a really interesting point. Pen manufacturers seem to be making more brush pens these days as they become more common outside Asia. I certainly see more in stores now than I did a decade ago. Just office supply stores too, not even art shops. Of course, there’s a reason I stick with the Japanese brands. Tried and true, and have an obvious head start! I agree with you on the Kuretake- every other brush pen I use is measured against that.
Kuretake is on of my favs, but the micron, as famous as it is, it has never treated me well. For heavy handedness, the top nib breaks way too easily when you are into your inking or drawing.
Oh yeah, I never mentioned that! I’ve definitely had that experience with the Pigma/Microns. I guess you either learn a lighter touch, or choose something else. Of course the other way would be to draw scratchy-looking stuff with those messed-up tips! 😅 Thanks for sharing, Chris!
@@studiobrushpen I have for years because I didn't realize you could break a pen like I did. My early pen work was disgusting and I hated inking. Had someone told me that sooner, I might have transitioned into Inking sooner, but... You live and learn.
If you have a suggestion for a pen you like, please leave a comment for everyone!
Although I have a collection of brush pens, I mostly gravitate towards the Uni-Pin brush. It's very reliable in what it does. When I need to go finer, I prefer using fountain pens since I like the directional nature of those nibs. I have also been enjoying Pentel's Tradio Stylo (aka the Pulaman, same tip in different bodies) since the plastic tip gives it some flex, but in a different way from rubber or bristles.
The random ball point pen I found under my desk with mysterious bite marks and not enough ink is my favorite. 😊
Fantastic! It’s the mysterious bite marks that make the magic.😁
Back when I started getting interested in brush pens, the only types available in the UK seem to be the broad ones, like the Copic one in your video. ( in the end I had to resort to ordering some fine ones from the USA! ) 10+ years later, things seem to be much better and I see that many of the big players, such as Faber Castell and Uni adding a fine “ fude brush” to their range of fineliners. Not sure which one I would recommend to try, as they all seem fine in their own way, but I will say that for me the Kuretake Fudegokochi is a hard act to follow!
That’s a really interesting point. Pen manufacturers seem to be making more brush pens these days as they become more common outside Asia. I certainly see more in stores now than I did a decade ago. Just office supply stores too, not even art shops.
Of course, there’s a reason I stick with the Japanese brands. Tried and true, and have an obvious head start! I agree with you on the Kuretake- every other brush pen I use is measured against that.
Kuretake is on of my favs, but the micron, as famous as it is, it has never treated me well. For heavy handedness, the top nib breaks way too easily when you are into your inking or drawing.
Oh yeah, I never mentioned that! I’ve definitely had that experience with the Pigma/Microns. I guess you either learn a lighter touch, or choose something else. Of course the other way would be to draw scratchy-looking stuff with those messed-up tips! 😅
Thanks for sharing, Chris!
@@studiobrushpen I have for years because I didn't realize you could break a pen like I did. My early pen work was disgusting and I hated inking. Had someone told me that sooner, I might have transitioned into Inking sooner, but... You live and learn.