The Kuretake ZIG brush pen NO.22 is quite a challenge to get used to. However it provides a unique drawing and writing pen for linework. Commonly used for manga, calligraphy and sumi-e drawings. I find it to be a great tool for large quick sketch life drawings or simplistic stylised studies. For those beginning with this tool, may find it easiest to map out a rough sketch with pencil before going direct with the pen.
● brush pen with soft nylon brush bristles
● produces a range of thick and thin lines
● very smooth flowing
● water-based pigment ink
● water-resistant and lightfast
● replaceable ink cartridges
● long handle for expressive strokes and light touch
If you have ever used the water brushes by Pentel that you fill up the handle with water and can used for pen or watercolour on the go. It's a similar idea only with ink. At some point I'll be posting another blog about making your own.
○ quite hard to get used to
○ the handle which also holds the ink is a softer plastic. Squeezing results in blobs or could burst. Do not put it in your back pocket of your jeans, forget about it and sit down... I speak from sad experience.
○ the ink will stain and is hard to remove from skin or textiles. Again, experience.
■ hard to find at your standard stationary shop
■ eBay, jetpens.com and cultpens.com
■ approx £5 however shopping around is best.
■ occasionally can be found with extras such as colour markers offer or paper offer.
Overall it's a great pen. However not one I reach for or would repurchase again. It's a good solid tool. But not my style for illustration.
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