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The White Brush Pen Review Finding the perfect opaque white brush pen can feel like searching for a snowflake in a blizzard. But whether you’re a calligrapher, illustrator, or journaler, having a dependable white brush pen in your studio is essential. That’s why we’ve curated an impressive lineup of white brush pens that offer something for everyone. With options ranging from superfine bristle tips to bold, flexible fiber style, we’ve got you covered no matter your project or skill level. Winter is the perfect season to utilize your white pens and inks, whether you’re crafting wintry greeting cards, writing seasonal journal headers, or adding a chilly flourish to illustrations. To help you choose the best pen for your needs, we’re showcasing samples of each brush pen on black & colored paper. Let us inspire your next creative winter project! 

Pentel Milky Brush Opacity Rating 2/5 Tip Style: Medium bristle tip Ink Type: Water-based pigment ink Special Features: Rear push system controls flow of ink These brush markers from Pentel contain the same striking ink as the Pentel Milky Pop Pastel Gel Pen! High-quality nylon bristle tip is fine enough for detail calligraphy, and flexible enough for bold brush lettering. Opaque white ink shows up great on both dark and colored papers. Rear push system controls flow of ink. Shake well before use for best results. Best For: Crafting and cardmaking. Zig Cartoonist Brush Pen Opacity Rating 5/5 Tip Style: Fine bristle tip Ink Type: Water-based pigment ink Special Features: You can draw over the dried ink with alcohol markers + other pens. Often used for adding highlights to illustrations, these white brush pens can also produce neat lettering effects on darker papers. Plus, the squeezable barrel hides a secret: these markers are refillable! New cartridges can be inserted into the barrel when you run empty, making these white brush pens truly long-lasting. Best For: Manga illustration and calligraphy Zig Wink of Stella Opacity Rating 4/5 Tip Style: Superfine bristle tip Ink Type: Water-based pigment ink Special Features: Glittery ink Add some glitter to your creative projects with Wink of Stella brush pens! These fun bristle-style pens are available in a variety of glittery colors, as well as a clear glitter pen that can be used on top of drawings, illustrations, and lettering. Although available in 11 colors, we love the white brush pen in particular for wintry greetings on cards, journals, stationery, and more. Best For: Brush lettering with extra oomph

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Posca Brush Marker Opacity Rating 5/5 Tip Style: Medium bristle tip Ink Type: Acrylic Special Features: Can be used on unconventional surfaces such as metal, glass, ceramic, stone, wood, and more. The Posca bristle brush tip marker is designed to reach areas other markers cannot! Ideal for artists with the ability to create crisp curves, angles, thick & thin lines, it features the same great water-based paint but with new flexibility. Widely used for customizing shoes, headphones, surfboards, and more. Excellent for chalkboard signs- even those exposed to the weather.  Best For: Lettering and illustration anywhere Karin Pigment Decobrush Opacity Rating 3/5 Tip Style: Bold flexible fiber brush tip Ink Type: Acrylic Special Features: Lightfast, permanent, and opaque when dry Pigment DecoBrush markers from karin are opaque, acrylic paints enclosed in a marker with a flexible, brush-like-tip! Paints can be blended, lightened, and tonal transitions achieved by contacting the tips of the markers together or blending directly on the painted surface. Pigment DecoBrush markers can be used on a variety of surfaces, including glass, paper, plastic, wood, stone, canvas, and more. Best For: Bold lettering and craft projects Zig Fudebiyori Pigment White Opacity Rating 4/5 Tip Style: Bold flexible fiber brush tip Ink Type: Water-based pigment ink Special Features: Chalky This latest version of the Zig Fudebiyori brush pen features a milky white, water-based pigmented ink that’s great for creating a chalky effect with your lettering and drawing! Also good for adding highlights over other colors, and features the same firm and flexible fiber brush tip you know and love. Best For: Chalkboard lettering effects on black paper Zig Cartoonist Ultra Fine White Brush Pen Opacity 5/5 Tip Style: Superfine bristle tip Ink Type: Water-based pigment ink Special Features: Compact size This compact white brush pen from Kuretake is a must-have for manga & illustration! Its soft bristles produce great line variation, from ultra-fine lines to bold strokes. Ink dries quickly, resists water, & is compatible with alcohol markers. If the ink flow seems dry, twist the back of the pen clockwise until you hear a click. After each use, wipe off excess ink onto scratch paper + secure the cap for long-lasting results. Best For: Manga & illustration, especially highlights