Pentel Sign Brush Pen
Soft, rounded, small brush pens that deliver smooth, controlled strokes, ideal for both beginners and experienced letterers alike.
Here are the quick breakdown, which you can read all about below if you want the full version!
Small, Colorful Beauties: These pens come in a range of bright, cheerful colors that make them a joy to use and perfect for adding a pop of color to your lettering projects.
High Performance: Despite their size, these pens deliver excellent performance. The ink flows smoothly, and the brush tips provide great control, and clean curves.
Good Design: I love their design not only for its vibrant, eye-catching aesthetic but also for the thoughtful functionality.
Rounder Brush Tip: The rounded brush tip offers a softer stroke than most small brush pens, making their thin strokes a touch more defined.
The Pentel Sign Brush Pens have been a personal favorite of mine since I first started exploring brush lettering, and over the years, they’ve remained a staple in my toolkit.
Unlike many small brush pens, Pentel Sign Brush offer a softer, rounder tip
Unlike many small brush pens, Pentel Sign Brush offer a softer, rounder tip that feels smooth on paper, making them especially well-suited for longer, more intricate lettering designs. What really sets them apart, though, is how beautifully they blend—something that can be hard to find in small brush pens. In this review, I’ll walk you through my experience with these pens and explain why they continue to be one of my go-to choices.
Initial Thoughts and Unboxing
The Pentel Arts Sign Pen Brush Tip typically comes in a convenient see-through plastic container, perfect for keeping your pens safely stored when not in use. The container is easy to open, and the clear design allows you to quickly see the colors of your pens at a glance.
The Sign Pens are fully colored, ensuring that no matter how they’re stored or held, the color is always visible. The design of the pen is much to my liking, with a minimalistic, no-clutter look. Each pen features just a small amount of text along the barrel, leaving most of it blank for a clean, simple appearance.
The pen’s shape is rounded, but with six subtle edges that create a slight hexagonal design. This thoughtful touch keeps the pen from easily rolling off the table, while also offering a comfortable grip.
The long lids are especially great when placed on the back of the pen while writing, making the pen longer and sturdier in the hand, which improves the overall writing experience.
Performance in Action
The Pentel Sign Brush Pens offer a smooth and satisfying experience when in use. The soft, round tip glides effortlessly across the paper, bending nicely without losing its shape. Compared to most other small brush pens, the tip of the Sign Brush Pens is slightly more rounded, which results in slightly thicker upstrokes. This subtle difference can add a bit more weight to your lettering, making it feel balanced and more substantial.
Compared to most other small brush pens, the tip of the Sign Brush Pens is slightly more rounded, which results in slightly thicker upstrokes
Another quality of the Sign Brush Pen is their durability. They are long-lasting and don’t fray easily, even after years of regular use. As smaller brush pens, they are ideal for detailed and extended lettering designs. I’ve used these pens on a variety of paper types, including less smooth surfaces, without any issues. The ink lays down evenly, and does not easily feather or bleed, regardless of the paper quality.
Color Variety and Blending Potential
The Pentel Sign Brush Pens come in a beautiful array of vibrant colors, offering a great selection for any lettering project. The colors are bright, cheerful, and blend well with each other, as well as with other watercolors. One of my favorite techniques is dipping the pen tips in Royal Talens Ecoline Liquid Watercolors to create beautiful gradients, adding an extra layer of depth to my designs.
One of my favorite techniques is dipping the pen tips in Royal Talens Ecoline Liquid Watercolors to create beautiful gradients
Combine with for Dip and Blend Magic:
Royal Talens Ecoline Liquid Watercolor
The Pentel Sign Brush Pens are available in two sets of 12 colors each, but the colors can also be purchased individually, allowing you to mix and match based on your specific needs.
The original 12-pack includes classic colors like Black, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Gray, Pink, Sky Blue, Violet, and Yellow Ochre—a great selection for everyday lettering projects. Personally, I’m especially fond of the Pink, Sky Blue, Yellow, and Orange from this set, as they add a bright, playful element to my designs.
The 2020 12-pack brings a more modern palette with shades like Blue Black, Olive Green, Turquoise Green, Blue Violet, Pink Purple, Burgundy, Light Gray, Pale Brown, Pale Blue, Grey Blue, Light Green, and Pale Pink. I’m thrilled with these additional hues, and I particularly enjoy working with the Turquoise Green, Light Green, and Light Gray. The lighter tones in this set blend beautifully with their darker counterparts from the original 12-pack, allowing for dynamic combinations and subtle gradients that bring my lettering to life.
The 2023 6-pack update brought us the colors: Coral Orange, Dark Brown, Emerald Green, Light Violet, Lime Green, and Pale Orange.
With such a wide variety of both bold and soft colors, these sets make it easy to find the perfect shade for any project, whether you’re aiming for vibrant, traditional tones or more subdued, contemporary hues.
Conclusion
The Pentel Sign Brush Pens are a fantastic option for anyone looking for a reliable, easy-to-use brush pen that delivers both precision and flexibility. Their small size and softer, rounder tip make them ideal for lengthier lettering designs, and they blend well compared to other small brush pens. Additionally, I love their vibrant, minimalistic design and their functionality. Whether you’re just getting into brush lettering or have been at it for a while, the Pentel Sign Brush Pens are a worthy addition to your collection—offering both practicality and creative potential.
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