3 Brush Lettering Pens You Will Ever Need

For a brush lettering beginner, trying all the brush pens ever created is an absolute joy. I’ve been there years ago, and I have to say I do not have a modest collection. Sadly, not all pens are created equal, and after my relentless pursuit for the perfect brush pen, I’m happy to say that the search is over. I still have a few multi-coloured brush pens, but the basic black ones are what I use the most nowadays.

Here are the 3 basic black brush pens that ‘spark joy’ in me and are perfect for any style of brush lettering.

Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pen {Extra Fine}

Third on the list is the extra fine Fudegokochi brush pen by Kuretake. It’s a mouthful (and tongue twister, as well!), but it’s a nifty tool that’s great for small sized writing. Not just for lettering, the extra fine tip of this Kuretake brush pen also works for writing on gift tags, place cards, labels and journals. It can be used for comic and wreath illustrations, too.

PILOT Fude-Makase Brush Pen {Extra Fine}

I have a confession to make. This pen has been with me for a long time before I discovered its fine tip goodness. That’s what happens when you have A LOT of pens in your collection—you tend to overlook the really good ones! It has a comfortable grip and a nice, fine tip that I use on small lettering pieces. The lettering above was written on an A6 sheet. The PILOT Fude-Makase makes it to number 2.

Pentel Fude Touch Brush Sign Pen

My all-time favourite will always be Pentel’s Fude Touch Sign Pen. It gives thicker upstrokes and downstrokes compared to the other two pens listed above. It’s best for brush lettering on A5 to A4 sized cards, and may require you to write bigger. It’s great for beginners because the tip doesn’t fray. When used with a light hand, the tip will remain in very good condition for a long time (unless the ink runs out first!).

These pens come in a variety of colours as well, but if you’re trying to reduce your pen stash, black pens are all we need. Curious about my suggestions for beginners’ multi-coloured pens? Read about them here. Download your free brush lettering alphabet guide here.

How about you? What are the basic pens in your stash?

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