We’ve tested thousands of pens in our search for the smoothest inks, comfiest grips, and
finest lines.
In the last video of this three-part series, we’ll focus on the best pens for hand lettering
and art.
Let’s get started.
Best Pens for Hand Lettering
Best Brush Pen
The Tombow Fudenosuke is one of our favorite brush pens for hand lettering beginners and
experts alike.
A firm but flexible tip allows for expressive downstrokes and controlled upstrokes.
With ten vibrant colors to choose from, these brush pens make your lettering stand out!
Best Felt Tip Pen
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are an artist’s dream fineliner.
The archival quality ink makes sure that your work will stand the test of time.
Plus, it comes in a huge variety of tip sizes and colors so you can pick exactly what you
need for your project.
Best Calligraphy Pen
For pointed pen calligraphy, you can’t go wrong with the Nikko Comic Pen G Nib in a
Tachikawa Model 40 Nib Holder.
The Nikko G nib is an excellent nib for novice calligraphers.
It’s durable and has a satisfying amount of flex.
The Model 40 nib holder has a soft rubber grip that’s comfortable to hold.
It even comes with a cap to protect your nib!
If you’re just getting started with nibs and nib holders, be sure to check out our
Pointed Pen Calligraphy playlist for tips and tricks.
Best Italic Calligraphy Pen
The affordable Pilot Parallel is one of the best pens for italic calligraphy.
The unique nib is made of two parallel metal plates, allowing ink to flow evenly and consistently.
It comes in four nib sizes for all kinds of lettering projects.
Best Art Pens
Best Watercolor Brush Pen
Filled with liquid watercolor, Royal Talens Ecoline Brush Pens are perfect for adding
pops of color to art.
The soft felt tip lays down swaths of water-soluble ink that can be easily blended.
Best Brush Pen for Art
We can’t get enough of the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen.
The tip is made of dozens of individual bristles, creating thick strokes and fine details with
changes in pressure.
The waterproof and lightfast ink is highly pigmented for long-lasting art.
Best White Gel Pen
The Uni-ball Signo Broad Gel Pen is our top white pen pick, and for good reason.
The smooth and opaque gel ink is especially striking on dark and colored paper.
Best Drawing Pen
You have to try the Ohto Graphic Liner if you’ve been staying away from traditional
technical pens.
The Graphic Liner uses a sturdy rollerball tip that writes consistently without fraying.
Best Paint Pen
The Uni Posca should definitely be in everyone’s art kit.
The opaque, water-based ink writes well on paper, glass, and more.
It comes in a wide array of colors and four different nib sizes--including a brush tip!
Best Waterproof Pen
For the best waterproof pen, the Copic Multiliner fits the bill.
The pigment ink dries quickly and won’t budge under watercolors or alcohol markers.
The precise needle-point tips come in a variety of sizes, from ultra-fine 0.03 mm to broad
1.0 mm.
Best Colored Pen
Last but not least, we have to mention the colorful Stabilo Point 88 Fineliners.
The versatile 0.4 mm tip size works great for writing, and is bold enough for filling
in details.
Which of these pens is your top pick? Let us know in the comments below.
Be sure to click on the link in the card above to read our in-depth guide on the Top Pens
of All Time.
You can find all of these pens and more at JetPens.com.
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