brush pens
Flexible-tipped writing tools
Brush pens are markers with flexible, tapered tips that mimic traditional paintbrushes.
The tip responds to pressure—light strokes produce thin lines, firm pressure creates thick ones.
They're popular for hand lettering, calligraphy, and illustration: I practice brush pen lettering every morning.
Unlike actual brushes, they contain their own ink supply.
Writing fluid
- strokesGentle touches, swimming styles
- sketchingMaking rough drawings
- drawingMarks forming a picture
- mangaJapanese comic medium
comics · linework · shading · doodling · fine art · cartridge · nib · flow
Ornamental handwriting art
- scriptWritten words for performance
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- swashWater flowing over ground
handwriting · typography · fonts · italic · gothic · copperplate · alphabets · monogram
Surface for mixing pigments
- huesGradations of color
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- pigmentsColor-giving compounds
- tonesDistinct sound qualities
shades · watercolor · gradation · blending · saturation · layering · washes · opacity
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- papercraftMaking things from paper
- stampingForceful foot motion
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
bullet journal · planner · embellishment · die-cutting · mixed media · art journaling · gift tags · place cards
Force upon contact
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- flickingQuick striking motion
- controlAuthority to direct
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
speed · practice · drills · warm-up · muscle memory · consistency · precision · hand fatigue
ink
Writing fluid
manga · comics · linework · shading · doodling · fine art · cartridge · nib · flow · detailing
calligraphy
Ornamental handwriting art
swash · handwriting · typography · fonts · italic · gothic · copperplate · alphabets · monogram · characters
palette
Surface for mixing pigments
tones · shades · watercolor · gradation · blending · saturation · layering · washes · opacity · archival
scrapbooking
Creating decorated keepsake albums
- cardmakingDesigning handmade greetings
- papercraftMaking things from paper
- stampingForceful foot motion
journaling · bullet journal · planner · embellishment · die-cutting · mixed media · art journaling · gift tags · place cards · invitations
pressure
Force upon contact
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- flickingQuick striking motion
- controlAuthority to direct
angle · speed · practice · drills · warm-up · muscle memory · consistency · precision · hand fatigue
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