This morning, I went a little OCD on my work pens in preparation for doing some lettering today. I sorted out all the brush pens from the felt tip and rollerballs since they all behave differently on paper.
Then I did a little warm-up and test drive of all of them to figure out if the paper I was using would work. The paper is Hammermill Color Copy paper that I took out our copier because its bright white and super smooth. I didn’t have any issues with the pens. There was one alcohol pen that feathered a little bit but otherwise, the Hammermill was a good stock and even had a bit of tooth.
My favorite brush pens from this test are listed below. Thanks to JetPens who probably provided most of these.
- Kuretake Fudegokochi Regular $3.50 (tested a new one and one with some mileage on it)
- Kuretake Fudegokochi Super Fine $3.50 (beige)
- Zebra Disposable Fine $2.50 (“Zebra Grey with Sparkles”)
- Uni Double-Sided Pocket Fine & Medium $3.30 (“Double Tip Blue Little Tip”)
- Pilot Pocket Hard $5 (“Blue brush with red chop”)
- Pentel Pocket Brush Pen for Calligraphy $13.50 (“Pentel real bristle pocket brush”)
Do you want to try these pens? Leave a comment below and I’ll pick one person who will win a fresh set of my favorite Jet Pens brush pen assortment.
FINE PRINT: All entries must be submitted by 10pm CST on Sunday, April 5,2015. All entries must be submitted at wellappointeddesk.com, not Twitter, Tumblr or Facebook, okay? Winner will be announced on Monday. Winner will be selected by random number generator from entries that played by the rules (see above). Please include your email address in the comment form so that I can contact you if you win. I will not save email addresses or sell them to anyone — pinky swear. If winner does not respond within 30 days, I will draw a new giveaway winner. Shipping via USPS first class is covered. Additional shipping options or insurance will have to be paid by the winner. We are generous but we’re not made of money.
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I have been wanting to try out some brush pens…
I’ve never used a brush pen, but I’d love to!
I always love to try new things.
Ooh, I would love to try these out. It’s tough to find Zebra and Kuretake pens around here!
Yes, yes I would like to try them.
I suddenly have the urge to go home and re-organize all of my pens & pencils. Also, I think our office has some of that paper I might just have to borrow a few sheets to try. Thanks for the suggestion!
I just purchased my first ‘brush’ pen from JetPens. Although it is in the calligraphy section, the tip of the Kuretake Zig Letter Pen CocoIro Pen is a brush type. I’ve used calligraphy pens a lot but the brush pen takes a little getting used to. I liked it so much I bought a second one. I appreciate your reviews…of EVERYTHING…I’ve made purchases based on your reviews. Keep up the good work! 🙂
Hi Ana! Would love to be entered.
Oooh, I don’t have any of these. I got a Fudebiyori metallic green and it’s making me fall in love with the thicker brush pens – my only other one up to now has been the Zebra disposable extra fine (blue, sparkly body~) Looks neat!
Thanks!
I would love to try these out! I am hooked on fountain pens and have seen the brush pens but never gotten a chance to try them out. Thank you for the giveaway! I love your blog 🙂
I’ve been thinking about trying out brush pens for a while.
Oooh ,shiny!
I love brush pens, my skill with them is another matter lol.
Beautiful OCD, and thanks for the giveaway – I’d love to win a set of your favorite brush pens!
Thanks for the generous give-away! I like using brush pens.
Thanks for the pen demonstration. I love pens and have only a few brush pens, but could use more. Just finished listening to you on Episode #149 of The Pen Addict – LOVED IT!! Have fun at the pen show!
I have never tried a brush pen before, so I would love to give these a try!
I’ve never used a brush pen, but your writing with them is lovely. I’d love to give it a try.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would welcome the chance to sample the wares. thanks.
Very cool! And fun!
Have been thinking of trying out some brush pens. Would love to win this!
Great giveaway. I have just recently tried brush pens for the first time, and I love to use them already. I do not have any of the ones listed above though, so thanks for letting me join.
Brush pens makes me smile! Great post.
I’d love to try them! Thanks!
Oooooooooooooo, I’d be interested.
I’d love to try these!
random number gen, be kind. wonderful site, good luck at atlanta pen show.
Oh, how I would love to win!
Brush pens are so fun to use!
You made cute labels for your pen cups! 🙂
OoooOooh. I do calligraphy and I have been wanting to try brush pens out but don’t know where to start. Your blog post alone really helps but the pen sampler would be awesome!
Brush pens? Awesome. I need something new to add to my collection!
Looks quite interesting. I am a pen addict myself. I tend to purchase gel pens but I still do use ballpoint pens. I have yet try out brush pens. But, perhaps, it willbe part of my future purchases.
Thank you — yes, I’d like to try those!
I’ve never used a brush pen. Thanks for the chance to win!
Hey Ana, really love the blog and appreciate the contest! I had never heard of brush pens until recently and I’m really curious to try one.
That would be really cool. I’ve been wanting to try out brush pens.
I’d love to win! I only have one brush pen at the moment and I’d love to practice with others!
I was wondering how that kind of lettering could be done so well. Wanted to learn, so I could teach my kids. Those brush pens look awesome.
Getting to play with pens would be so much fun!
Cool. I’ve been really interested in trying some brush pens lately.
You sent me down the brush pen path, earlier today, so I might as well enter!
i would love to try a brush pen!
I’ve been wanting to try some brush pens for a while, but was never really sure of which one to get. Thanks for the suggestions and giveaway!
I would love to try out some brush pens!
Haha, this is awesome! I love how everything is so organized. I definitely need to organize my pens now too.
Wow, I’ve always wanted to try out brush pens!
I love the versatility of Brush Pens. Perfect for signs and typography.
pls enter me! love brush pens
Awesome giveaway. Thanks!
I am always so fascinated by (and jealous of) your lettering! I would love the chance to play with all of these fun pens. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
It would be such fun to try brush pens in my Midori! I’ve been doing hand lettering of titles, but haven’t tried using those and would love to!
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at brush pens! spenser_a_clark@cox.net
I’d love to try some more brush pens. Thanks for the giveaway!
Hey!! Thank you for this giveaway 🙂
I was thinking on trying a brush pen, here’s an opportunity! 😀
Thanks for offering this; I’ve tried a few brush pens at the local art supply store and they’re very fun.
I´d love to try these! Best wishes from Germany.
One can never have too many brush pens! Thanks for the generous giveaway
Great giveaway! I’ve recently been looking to try brush pens but couldn’t decide on which one.
What a nice giveaway! Sign me up!
So much brush pen love of late – would love to give them a go!
These look like fun pens!
Great brushes and a great giveaway! Thank you!
I didn’t know there were so many kinds of brush pens! Would love to try them all out.
Thanks for your great work on this blog!
I’d love to try them out! I love brush pens! 🙂
Brush pens are so cool. I need an excuse to work on my handwriting.
Mad love for brush pens.
I would love to learn how to neatly write with a brush pen!
Those are some beautiful pens! Also the handwriting too :)!
I’ve never tied a bruhs pen and would love to try one!
Me, me! Pick me!
Would love to try a brush pen! Never tried one before! 🙂
Sounds interesting, sign me up!
Brush pens are great and so much fun to use. Thanks for the giveaway!
Pick me! Pick me!
I’d definitely like to try some brush pens! 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity to win these. I would love to try these!
Have never tried brush pens, but would love to try.
What the heck’s a Brush Oen? I want one!
Haven’t used brush pens in ages. Might be fun to mess with again.
This would be my first time trying a brush pen. I’ve been wanting to see if I like them!
i’d love to try out these pens!
Gasp– the chance to expand my use of brush pens is tantalizing. Yippee!
been itching to try out some brush pens
These are so cool! Thank you for the giveaway!
I would love to try brush pens!
What an amazing giveaway! I would love to win!
Lovely! I’d love to get these.
Thanks so much for the chance! I would love to try these when designing envelopes!
Me, me! Pick me please!
Did anyone say brushpens???
Now think of the dog in the movie “Up” – that’s me…
I would love to try your favorite brush pens! 🙂
Oh man! I love brush pens and appreciate the chance!
I have several of these brands too. I like the comparison exercise but most of all I love the ball jar organization and labels!
always wanted to try out brush pens
Neat. I’ve got one brush pen and I really want to get a bit better at using them. 🙂
I’ve been curious about brush pens for a while now but haven’t purchased any yet. I’d love to try them out!
I love brush pens!
Thanks both to you and to Jetpens for this opportunity!
Sorry to hear about recent bad news at Hallmark, I was just looking for some brush pens yesterday in my local store, no luck. They do have thousands to pens and pencils to choose from, just not brush pens.
All the best for you. Sarah
I’d love to try these out!
Brush pens are so much fun to use — love your lettering examples!
I keep putting a brush pen in my cart and then taking it out, then in, then out, then…. well, you get the idea. I’d love to try them!
I keep thinking about getting a couple of brush pens and then sort of chicken out. I’d love to try one (many).
Thank you for the giveaway. I’m just getting started at mail art and would love some brush pens.
I would share these pens with my artistic son. Count me in!
Now I cannot wait until I can go home and sort my pens too!
Oh how I do enjoy a bit of Friday afternoon OCD inspo !!
How fun! I’ve been wanting to learn brush calligraphy and just haven’t gotten around to buying any pens yet. Crossing my fingers! 🙂
Would love to win these. Good luck everyone.
I enjoy the blog and the variety of information you share. I haven’t tried brush pens yet. This would be a great opportunity for me to give them a try. Thank you.
I love brush pen! Would love to try out your selection. Thank you!
I would love to try some new brush pens…
Brush pens! 😀
Fingers cross ! Would love to win these pens
Brush pens… I didn’t take the plunge yet. Sure like to now!
Thank you, and Jetpens, for this giveaway!
wow, i’ve never tried brush pens. Hope to.win the set 🙂
I’ve never used a brush pen before, except for once when I had to write Chinese calligraphy! Would love to try these…
Never used one before. Could be fun.
wellappointeddesk.com rules! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win some fun toys!
Keeping fingers crossed!
Brush pens are neat!
Please please please please!!!
Uni is my favorite permanent black, but I’ve not tried this one. Thanks for the generous offer!
Oooh, what a wonderful opportunity to win some lovely goodies! Thank you to you for the thought, and to Jet Pens for sharing!
I would love to try one, especially one that has a solid recommendation. Thanks!
I love your handwriting samples. Thanks for the opportunity!
I’ve never used a brush pen, but would love to learn how. Thanks!
Item added to bullet journal: dance with brush pens soon
Thanks for reminding me what fun comes packed in these small packages.
Not sure I’ve ever tried a brush pen, so now would be as good a time as ever!
I would love to give these a try. Although I am only just regaining my ability to use a pen. I think the new style would be fun!
Would love to try these out as in my art/letters!
I would love to try these!