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Tombow Dual Brush Pens 96 Color Set

A premium, versatile brush pen set that delivers exceptional color range and blending capability, making it a worthwhile investment for serious artists, letterers, and crafters.

The verdict

A premium, versatile brush pen set that delivers exceptional color range and blending capability, making it a worthwhile investment for serious artists, letterers, and crafters.

Quality96
Value84
Ease of use94

Key features

  • 96 vibrant dual-tip brush pen colors
  • Flexible brush tip plus fine fiber tip
  • Water-based, blendable, acid-free ink
  • Compatible with Tombow blender pen
  • Refillable ink cartridge system
  • Includes durable storage case

What we liked

  • Huge color variety for detailed work
  • Smooth blending for watercolor effects
  • Dual tips add creative versatility
  • Durable brush tips resist fraying
  • Great for lettering and illustration
  • Compact case keeps pens organized

Worth noting

  • Higher price point than smaller sets
  • Ink may bleed through thin paper
  • Some colors are close in shade
  • Brush tips wear faster with heavy pressure

Our review

The Tombow Dual Brush Pens 96 Color Set is the ultimate collection for artists, letterers, and hobbyists who want a full spectrum of color at their fingertips. Each pen features a flexible brush tip on one end for creating expressive lettering, watercolor-style washes, and varied line widths, while the other end offers a fine tip for detail work, journaling, and precise outlines. With water-based, blendable ink, this set allows for seamless color transitions and layering effects that mimic traditional watercolor painting. Housed in a sturdy storage case, this 96-color set covers the full Tombow color range, including vibrant primaries, soft pastels, rich earth tones, and deep shades perfect for shading and shadow work. The dual-tip design means you get two tools in one pen, reducing the need to carry separate brush and fine-liner sets. The ink is acid-free and blends beautifully with the Tombow colorless blender pen, making it easy to create smooth gradients and watercolor effects on paper. Popular among bullet journal enthusiasts, calligraphers, illustrators, and adult coloring book fans, this set is versatile enough for professional-level artwork or casual creative projects. The pens are refillable via ink cartridges, extending their usable life, and the flexible nylon brush tips are durable enough to withstand repeated use without fraying, making this set a long-term investment for any art supply collection.

Specifications

Pen Count
96 pens
Tip Type
Brush tip & fine tip
Ink Type
Water-based dye ink
Case Material
Durable canvas/plastic case
Refillable
Yes, via ink cartridges

What reviewers say

MMarissa K.2024-03-12★★★★★

Amazing color range

I use these for bullet journaling and watercolor sketches. The blending capability is incredible, and the case keeps everything organized. Worth every penny.

DDaniel T.2024-01-27★★★★★

Great but pricey

The quality is fantastic and the brush tips are super responsive. My only complaint is the price, but you do get what you pay for with this set.

PPriya S.2023-11-09★★★★★

Perfect for lettering

I bought this specifically for hand lettering and it has exceeded my expectations. The fine tip is precise and the brush tip creates beautiful strokes.

CCarlos M.2023-09-15★★★★★

Solid set for illustrators

These pens blend so smoothly and the color selection is huge. A few colors look similar, but overall this is an excellent set for professional illustration work.