Kuretake No. 33 Brush Pen - Soft

This is currently my favorite pen. I've been a Zebra medium man for many years, but this pen has so much more of a range. You can get delicate little lines, and nice thick strokes. The tip stays solid till the ink runs dry. Here's some examples of work I've done with the pen: http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/046/4/f/shaun_of_the_dead_by_morgansdoor -d4puz01.jpg
- http://i.imgur.com/b6XPl.jpg -http://i.imgur.com/YFxNl.jpg

Kuretake No. 33 Brush pen (soft) is one of those brush pens you really need to try out at least once; You owe it to yourself. The brush itself is surprisingly springy despite the soft "bristles." The tip has a small nib of flexible felt so you can ease up on the pressure and make incredibly tiny and detailed strokes that doesn't seem to get worn down. It feels much nicer to use than most brush pens since it seems more responsive and doesn't require much force to get thicker strokes down. The brush itself is pretty sturdy as well; for example, I had accidentally slammed one pen brush side down into the paper too hard and bent it, but it didn't seem to affect the quality much. I would advise against holding it in the middle or end of the pen, since you do get the ink on your palms and fingers if you hold it near the bottom.

The perfect pen for brush sketching. It's lines are not very delicate nor organic as a real brush, but neither do you feel like you have to treat it delicately (as opposed to the Akashiya Sai Thinline). I've been using this for fill-ins or storyboard sketching. The ink flow feels fine, like a marker, it can run both dry and wet strokes. If you want to try brush work but are intimidated by brushes, this is as good as any place to start. The ink, as mentioned, is water soluble. No smell. Light plastic body. Just don't expect to do master's work with a marker :)

I like very much this pen brush, has a rubber tip or soft sponge and very flexible. staendtler pen reminds me of mars graphic 3000 duo (in Spain are no longer sold). your body is very long, and this is good for that as I draw and write by holding the pen / pencil from afar.

the ink is smooth, not water resistant (this may be good for gray, adding a little water) but if we make very quick strokes of ink is not flowing fast.