brush pen

English

brush pen

Alternative forms

• brush-pen

Noun

brush pen (plural brush pens)

1. A writing and drawing instrument that has a tip like a paintbrush, typically with an ink cartridge similar to that on a fountain pen.
   • 2001, Creating Keepsakes the Big Idea Book of Heritage Memories, →ISBN, page 57:

     For a bold look, simply fill in theletters with the same color of marker you used on the outline (Figure 4). A brush pen is the easiest for filling.

   • 2010, Trudy Friend, Drawing & Painting Flowers - Problems & Solutions, →ISBN, page 83:

     This image relies upon overlaying and other methods of brush pen application: 'edge' lines can be delicately placed using on/ off pressure upon the pen; dots and dashes contrast with areas that are blocked in; and simple stippling contributes tothe variety of techniques.

   • 2015, Supittha Bunyapen, Manga Dreamworld, →ISBN:

     A brush pen usually comes in a single color. I typically don't like to mix a brush pen with watercolor paints because it can create a smeared look, but it is worth it to experiment for unique results

   • 2017, Grace Song, Brush Pen Lettering: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Learning Decorative Scripts and Creating Inspired Styles, →ISBN:

     By using the right tools and supplies at the beginning of and throughout your lettering journey, you will experience more success and less frustration along the way. As you gain experience, you can explore a wider variety of brush pens and other tools.

Translations

Translations

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 墨筆／墨笔 (zh) (mòbǐ)

• Japanese: 筆ペン (ja)
• Korean: 붓펜 (butpen)