brush pen

noun

A writing and drawing instrument that has a tip like a paintbrush, typically with an ink cartridge similar to that on a fountain pen.

Meanings

nounbrush pen (plural brush pens)

plural brush pens · alternative brush-pen

  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.

    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.

    2001, Creating Keepsakes the Big Idea Book of Heritage Memories, →ISBN, page 57
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    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.

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

    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

    2015, Supittha Bunyapen, Manga Dreamworld, →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.

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

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 墨筆 /墨笔
  • 墨筆 /墨笔 (mòbǐ)Translations
Japanese 筆ペン
  • 筆ペンTranslations
Korean 붓펜
  • 붓펜 (butpen)Translations
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