Kuretake Fude Brush Pen NIHON-DATE KABURA (No.55), hard and soft dual tip marker, for Calligraphy, Manga, Drawing, Professional, Artist, Made in Japan

Excelente producto, tanto la pluma con la punta fina marcan muy bien

Ideal brush pen because it does not overflow or spill when drawing. You can apply pressure for different thicknesses of lines without mess

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!!

Product works as intended. Definitely will buy again.

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.

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.

I'm learning Japanese, including all of its Kanji and Katagana etc and these are neat for that. They're like a paintbrush pen, which is like nothing I can find in any of the stores here in America. Their quality is on another level.

The flow of ink from this disposable brush pen is the smoothest I've ever used.And the darkest ink.The nylon brush is nicely formed with no loose hairs and does not split, even when practicing calligraphy hooks as a beginner.How long it lasts depends entirely on your usage, how much ink you squeeze (this brush is pressure activated) and how dark you want whatever you're drawing.At the price of roughly $7 US, this is amazing!