I decided I waatned to try some of the more unusual Japanese markers and pens. My first purchase was the Sun-Star Dot é Pen Square Markers ($2.45 each, also available in sets). These pens are a cube-shaped tip on one end and a fineliner one the other.
I purchased colors I specifically thought I’d like best: grey, brown, mint, violet, beige and pink.
The cube-shaped end is particularly unique. The samples showed that it could be used like a giant pixel to create 8-bit style doodles.
On Tomoe River paper, there is a bit of pooling of the color when used as a pixel dot. The cube end, when used like a marker, creates an interesting chisel tip.
When turning the cube end so the corner rests on the page, the line width is similar to a bullet tip pen. I played with altering the angle to get different effects. Its kind of fuck to play with the cube end.
The fineliner works similarly to a Triplus or LePen which is great for different line weights. The Beige which looks more like a mossy green was a bit too light overall but the other colors were all usable.
I enjoy these pens. For the price, I recommend adding a couple to your next order. They are just weird enough to inspire some writing, doodling and pen play.
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Maybe reread the last sentence of the second paragraph below the photos?