NIHON DATE KABURA Brush Pen(No.55)

It's funny that I'm apparently the only one that got this to test it for inking art rather than calligraphy. Yikes! Already inked my art with the thin tip and it dried very quickly. No smudges at all and it was very merciful with the watercolor paper I use (some ink pens will bleed through even with the faintest touch). So this one worked immediately and smoothly. Also, the tip is sturdy, so you have control on what your are doing. The brush tip is perfect for calligraphy and making thick shades. Very wet - so it's not something that dries quickly (the Batman art has the smudges cause I didn't let it dry properly). Already had my hands inked all over, but washes away with water. Black ink is darker than other ink pens I own which is great. It's a big pen compared to my other art materials but it's very comfortable to hold. Doesn't feel heavy either. The back instructions even shows that you can place the caps within each other so you don't loose 'em. That's helpful! I will purchase more in the future and maybe I'll get into kanji calligraphy at some point because the thick brush tip feels right for it. Quick thoughts: • 5/5 stars hands down. • Great price and fast delivery. • I 100% recommend this product for calligraphy and for inking art. • On thicker brush: let it dry for a fair amount of time so it doesn't smudge all over. • Lightweight and easy to handle. Hope this helps!!

I purchased this item because 1) of the two excellent reviews that had posted before mine, and 2) of the product's uniqueness for creating calligraphy style letters without all that fuss and mess of mixing and managing inks. Traditional folks probably enjoy preparing the ink and paper as part of their ritual. However, when I write, I am ready to get down to it and write. :) I am new to learning the Chinese language, and this item really helps me practice without creating frustration. The first Chinese character that I attempted to write was the one for water. I was pleased with the pen's smooth, rich ink on the rice paper. For the first time, my effort actually looked liked a real Chinese character rather than some scratch with an ordinary pen or pencil. It looked brush painted! Now, I am not perfect with the character, but I could feel and see the difference with this product. The possibility of beautiful (well-practiced) strokes and proper characters is here within my grasp. I liked it so much that I am going to buy another one to have around. It's worth giving a try if you want to try an Asian language and / or art project.

I absolutely LOVE this. The ink is fluid and smooth without causing spillage or bleeding (on a 60-80 lbs budget sketchbook) If you're new to brush pens, I recommend giving it a go. Kuretake also has Zig illustration sets or inktober collections that are really reasonably priced and the quality does not disappoint. I've had these for a few months and they're still going strong.

(For cartooning) This is a really interesting brush style pen from Kuretake. Comparable in length to the no. 8 (which is quite long), the two tips on this pen are significantly different in size and handling. The fine end is very fine and quite rigid. I would say it is more comparable to a Pigma Micron in line weight than the Kuretake Bimoji fine brush pens. However, if you draw with a heavy hand or push too hard, the tip may bend or warp. The larger brush end is a fat, flexible brush tip that is useful for black fills and shading, but I would not recommend it for actual line work. This might be a nice pen to pack if you're drawing away from your home/workspace, or if you're looking for more versatile tools.

I purchased two of these pens to use with practicing my kanji and handwriting. I would alternate between the two pens everyday to try and preserve the longevity of them. After roughly 4 straight months of minimal daily use (about 15 minutes of writing a day) the ink from both pens has become noticeably more gray and translucent. The pen ends are both still going strong, but the brush ends are about 65% as potent as they used to be. I predict they'll both last another 3 or 4 months before I'll have to toss them. Seeing as how two pens will only last me 8 months, that means that one pen should only last about 4, much lower than the 12 month lifespan that several of the other comments and reviews stated. These pens are incredibly inexpensive though, so I can't complain too much. Besides that, the pens are otherwise fantastic. Both ends, the brush and the pen, are easy to write with and have minimal smearing or page bleed-through. Would definitely recommend. ----- Edit: I severely overestimated the lifespans of these things. A week after I submitted my initial review, and now the two brushes have both gone a translucent gray color, and are completely useless for drawing or writing. The pen ends are still working fine and are comparable to that of a Sharpie fine-tip. The two pens have been perpetually sitting on my desk away from any water, sunlight, extreme temperatures, etc, so I don't see any possibility of it being user error. Going by my math, the pens actually have a lifespan closer to 2-3 months each (the brush ends, at least). I've already placed an order for a replacement. I legitimately doubt that either pen will still be alive by the time the new one arrives.

Love these for adding little pops of wow to the stickers I use in my journal or to "highlight" my modern calligraphy work. All the pens flow smoothly and the ink dries surprisingly quickly, even on glossy stickers.

This was recommended to me by my art teacher and I’m so glad I purchased it. I have a tendency to tense up when I’m drawing and this brush is helping me to learn to relax my grip and let the pen do the work. Excellent ink flow when you get the hang of it. My new favorite brush pen.

Super. Bin zufrieden Malt sehr schön schwarz. Schade wohl nicht nachfüllbar(?)

El set de bolígrafos de pincel KURETAKE en oro y plata es una auténtica joya para los amantes de la caligrafía y la ilustración. Este conjunto combina la elegancia con la funcionalidad, ofreciendo dos colores clásicos y sofisticados que se destacan en cualquier proyecto artístico. Estos bolígrafos de pincel tienen un tamaño pequeño y un cuerpo compacto, lo que los hace muy manejables y fáciles de transportar. Son ideales para llevar a cualquier parte y no ocuparán mucho espacio en tu bolsa de arte. Además, la punta media proporciona un control y precisión excepcionales, permitiendo trazos nítidos y definidos. El uso de estos bolígrafos es muy versátil. Son perfectos para la caligrafía, creando letras estilizadas y decorativas con facilidad. También funcionan muy bien en ilustraciones, añadiendo detalles brillantes y acentos metálicos que hacen que los dibujos cobren vida. Para el brush lettering, estos bolígrafos son un sueño hecho realidad, facilitando la creación de letras fluidas y elegantes. Fabricados en Japón, estos bolígrafos reflejan la alta calidad y la atención al detalle típicas de los productos japoneses. La tinta de color oro y plata es resistente y tiene un brillo que no pasa desapercibido, añadiendo un toque de lujo a cualquier obra. El set de bolígrafos de pincel KURETAKE en oro y plata es una herramienta fantástica para cualquier artista o entusiasta de la escritura. Su tamaño compacto, punta precisa y colores brillantes hacen que sea una adquisición que vale la pena para elevar la calidad de tus proyectos artísticos.

Alors je ne pars pas avec ces crayons sans les connaître puisque j'ai beaucoup écrit avec la version noire qui est parfaite pour la calligraphie. Ces stylos à pointe pinceau sont destinés à l'écriture des hanzi. Ils se prêtent à la perfection aux petites finitions des caractères d'écriture. Ici on a une version dorée et une version argentée (un poil plus couvrante que l'autre). La maîtrise est un peu plus compliqué. Je vais juste me permettre d'expliquer comment les activer car c'est marqué en japonais: il faut dévisser et retirer la bague pour percer la cartouche. La partie cartouche est généreuse, on a de quoi voir venir. Ces crayons permettent une bonne maîtrise du trait.

Kuretake è un marchio giapponese che produce materiali artistici di alta qualità che non ha bisogno di presentazioni: ne uso con soddisfazione molti strumenti per lavoro e per passione. Sono stata quindi contenta di provare queste due brush pen, che si sono rivelate ottime. Le istruzioni su come iniziare ad usarle sono chiare e corredate da immagini sulla confezione (basta svitare la parte superiore, rimuovere il cerchietto giallo, riavvitare e poi premere il corpo del pennarello lì dove si legge "push"); l'inchiostro ci mette qualche momento a fluire, ma arriva. Non premete troppo! Rischiereste di fare il pasticcio che vedete in foto (la goccia argentata '^^) o, peggio, di rompere la penna. I due colori sono belli e brillanti; io li userò per aggiungere dettagli brillanti ai miei disegni, ma possono essere usati anche per calligrafia o decorazione. La punta a pennello NON è di feltro, ma di setole di nylon (un po' come quella dei pennelli con serbatoio di acqua per dipingere), e il colore NON è opaco come gli inchiostri acrilici (potete vedere anche questo dalla foto, guardando il cuoricino fatto a penna nero, non coperto dal colore), bensì semitrasparente <- ma visibile quanto basta anche su carta scura -. La punta è abbastanza versatile e non troppo morbida, e permette, con un po' di pratica, una grande variabilità e dinamismo nel tratto. Insomma, vi ci potete divertire! ;)

Me llegó antes de lo esperado y en excelentes condiciones, muy funcional para dibujo y entintado