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This item: Sailor DE Brush Stroke Style Calligraphy Fountain Pen - Bamboo Green - Nib Angle 55 Degrees - $16.50
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Description
Fude DE Mannen is a fountain pen whose special nib allows the user to write calligraphy-quality letters easily, even for individuals unskilled in the use of calligraphy and brush products. In Japan, pens like these are growing in popularity compared to traditional brush pens due to their more ergonomic grip and easier stroke. The pen is available in a high angled “Wakatake” nib (nib angle 55°) for fine lettering and a low angled “Kon” nib (nib angle 40°) for more bold lettering. The line weight changes depending on the angle of the pen.
By the way, the name “Fude de Mannnen” happens to be a play on words. In Japanese it sounds like “Fude” (brush pen) and “Mannen” (fountain pen), but can also sound like "this is a brush pen" if you use a regional accent. It is aptly named so because it blends the characteristics of a fountain pen and brush.
Writing sample courtesy of JetPens customer Josh Scruggs of 26symbols.com.
Model Number: SAILOR 11-0127-767
Reviews
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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is definitely an..., October 23, 2010
This is definitely an interesting and unique pen. By extending and angling the
nib of a traditional fountain pen, the Sailor DE Brush Stroke pen manages the
create the same look as "brush and ink", with much greater control. By changing
the angle at which the nib touches the paper, you are able to make lines of
varying width. Ink flow is good, and surprisingly even, particularly when you
are moving the nib quickly across the paper. The pen comes with two cartridges,
and no converter.
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As always, when I buy..., March 29, 2012
As always, when I buy from JetPens, this pen arrived very quickly after I
ordered it.
The other reviews of this pen have focused on writing and haven't been that
favorable, but as an artist who sketches out in the field I think it is just
fabulous! I can get very fine and very fat lines all from one pen by changing
the angle of the nib. I've tried many different kinds of pens and have never
quite been satisfied with what I'm able to do with any given tool. This pen has
changed all of that and I'm really not sure how I've survived as an artist all
these years without one!
I would have given it a perfect rating but for one thing and that is it's
miniscule ink reservoir. I've used the same reservoir in my Sailor HighAce Neo
Beginner's fountain pen and have had to carry ink with me when I'm out sketching
because, even with that fine nib, I can't finish an 8 x 5 inch sketch with the
ink available. The Sailor DE Brush Stroke Pen uses far more ink because of it's
ability to make fat lines and, thus, runs out much faster. The pen body is quite
long -- it would be great to have a reservoir that would easily fit in it and
allow for more drawing time before stopping to refuel.
I have small hands and was worried that the fuller body might be a problem for
me but it's very light-weight and has been easy to use.
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Interesting is a good..., March 6, 2012
Interesting is a good word for this pen. The nib has a lot of potential, and
it's great to see such an interesting nib at a relatively friendly price point.
I feel like it will take work to explore the different ways of putting nib to
paper and bring it out, though, but it brings out character and shading in
Sailor's inks (I've tried the blue black to good results). One warning: do not
attempt to post the cap on the back end. I did so, and it fit, but the black cap
on the back popped off and got wedged inside it- it's not easy to get out.
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