Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel, Sennelier Brushpens, Kuretake AI Liner- Reviewing a Bunch of Pens
TLDRIn this art supply review, the video explores various inking tools, focusing on Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pens known for their work on darker papers, Sennelier Ink Brush Pens, and Kuretake products, including the AI Liner and White Ultra Fine Brush Pen. The reviewer tests these on different papers, assessing their opacity, water and alcohol marker resistance, and overall performance for illustration and lettering. The summary provides insights into each product's strengths and limitations, offering a comprehensive guide for artists seeking new inking tools.
Takeaways
- 🖌 The video reviews various inking tools including Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel, Sennelier Ink Brush Pens, and Kuretake AI Liner and Brush Pen White Ultra Fine.
- ✏️ Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens are praised for their pastel colors and suitability for light paper, but their opacity on dark paper is underwhelming.
- 🎨 Sennelier Ink Brush Pens have a wide color range but suffer from control and ink flow issues, and they are not fully waterproof despite being pigment-based.
- 👁️🗨️ Kuretake AI Liner, with its ultra-fine brush tip, is likened to an eyeliner and is compact, making it a potential favorite for on-the-go artists.
- 🖊️ The Kuretake Brush Pen White Ultra Fine stands out as a reliable white brush pen, which is rare in the market for its opacity and functionality.
- 💧 Tests conducted show that while some pens claim to be waterproof, they react to water, especially on certain types of paper.
- 🖼️ The reviewer uses a variety of papers like Strathmore artist tiles and Legion Stonehenge to test the pens' performance on both smooth and textured surfaces.
- 🎭 The video touches on the aesthetic appeal of art supplies, with a preference for cute and colorful packaging, drawing parallels to the makeup industry.
- 🔍 Detailed testing includes writing, sketching, and water and alcohol marker resistance, providing a comprehensive review of each product's functionality.
- 💬 The reviewer expresses a desire for more muted and shadow colors in art supply lines to enhance the options for artists and calligraphers.
- 🔗 The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to support the channel and engage with the community for more in-depth art supply discussions.
Q & A
What are the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens designed for?
-The Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens are designed for use on darker paper and are also suitable for adding vibrancy to watercolor and alcohol marker illustrations.
How do the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens perform on dark paper?
-The Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens do not build up opacity easily on dark paper, and the white color is almost useless for this purpose. However, they are fairly waterproof on dark paper.
What is the issue with the packaging of the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens?
-The packaging of the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens has changed, and the hang tag is now on the side and top, which is inconvenient for the reviewer who uses hang tags to organize their art cart.
How much do the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens cost?
-The Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel brush pens cost $16.95 on Amazon, with a total including shipping and tax of $25.12.
What are the Sennelier Ink Brush Pens like?
-The Sennelier Ink Brush Pens are pigment-based and supposed to be waterproof once dry. They have individual bristles and are designed for hand lettering, calligraphy, watercolorists, and illustrators.
What is the main issue with the Sennelier Ink Brush Pens?
-The Sennelier Ink Brush Pens have significant control and ink flow issues, and despite being pigment-based, they are not fully waterproof even when dry.
What is unique about the Kuretake AI Liner?
-The Kuretake AI Liner is an ultra-fine brush pen with a liquid type formula, designed to mimic an eyeliner brush. It is compact and has a cute, makeup-like packaging.
How does the Kuretake AI Liner perform with water and alcohol markers?
-The Kuretake AI Liner performs well with alcohol markers and is fairly waterproof, showing only slight movement with water.
What is the Kuretake Zig Brush Pen White Ultra Fine used for?
-The Kuretake Zig Brush Pen White Ultra Fine is a highly opaque white brush pen ideal for highlighting or correcting mistakes in illustrations.
How well does the Kuretake Zig Brush Pen White Ultra Fine perform with water and alcohol markers?
-The Kuretake Zig Brush Pen White Ultra Fine is very resistant to water and alcohol markers, showing minimal movement and no reactivation of the color.
Outlines
🖌️ Introduction to Art Supplies Review
The script begins with a review of various art supplies, focusing on the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pen, Sennelier Ink Brush Pens, and Kurotake products. The reviewer expresses excitement for the new pastel brush pens from Tombow, especially since they were eagerly anticipating additional colors in the Fudenosuke line. The script mentions plans to test these supplies on different papers, including black Strathmore artist tiles and Legion Stonehenge Aqua cold press in black, to evaluate their performance on both smooth and textured surfaces.
📦 Unboxing and Initial Thoughts on Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pens
The reviewer unboxes the new Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pens and shares first impressions. They discuss the packaging change, which now includes a hang tag on the side and top, and the necessity to store the pens horizontally to prevent drying out. The set contains six colors and is praised for its versatility in lettering and illustration on both dark and light paper. The reviewer also notes the price point, considering them a bit pricey, especially due to shipping costs. A comparison is made between the hard and soft tips of the brush pens, with the soft tips offering more flexibility.
🎨 Testing Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pens
The reviewer conducts a writing test with the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pens, noting the fine lines and vibrant colors. They compare the pastel colors to the regular set, expressing a desire for more muted colors in the future. The script mentions the potential for these pens to add nuance to watercolor and alcohol marker art, and the reviewer's intention to test the pens' opacity and layering capabilities.
🖋️ Exploring Sennelier Ink Brush Pens
The focus shifts to the Sennelier Ink Brush Pens, which are expected to have pigment ink and be waterproof. The reviewer compares them to the Kuretake Cambio Tambian brush pens and discusses the individual bristles that these pens possess. The unboxing experience is shared, along with the initial setup process, which involves screwing the pen back together and squeezing to initiate ink flow. The reviewer also mentions the need to store these pens brush tip down to ensure proper ink flow.
🌈 Swatching Sennelier Ink Brush Pens
The reviewer swatches the Sennelier Ink Brush Pens on watercolor paper, noting the pigment-based ink and the potential for these pens to be blendable while wet and indelible once dry. The script describes the swatching process and the reviewer's observations on ink flow, color intensity, and the pens' performance on different paper types. The reviewer also expresses a desire for more color options and the need to test the pens' waterproof and alcohol marker-proof qualities.
👀 Trying Out Kuretake AI Liner and White Ultra Fine Brush Pen
The review continues with the Kuretake AI Liner, an ultra-fine brush pen designed for detailed work in illustration and hand lettering. The reviewer appreciates the pen's design, which resembles makeup packaging, and its potential for use in art. The script also introduces the Kuretake White Ultra Fine Brush Pen, which is expected to be highly opaque and ideal for highlighting or correcting mistakes in illustrations. The reviewer shares the initial setup process for these pens, including the need to twist the bottom to stimulate ink flow.
✒️ Testing Kuretake AI Liner and White Ultra Fine Brush Pen
The reviewer tests the Kuretake AI Liner and White Ultra Fine Brush Pen on Bristol paper, noting the fine lines and control offered by the ultra-fine tips. They discuss the ink flow and the need to clean the brush after use to prevent clogging. The script mentions the reviewer's interest in using these pens for highlighting and correcting in their artwork, as well as their curiosity about the potential crossover between makeup and art supply technologies.
🖇️ Final Thoughts on Inking Supplies
The reviewer concludes the script with final thoughts on the inking supplies tested. They discuss the pros and cons of each product, including the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel Brush Pens, Sennelier Ink Brush Pens, Kuretake AI Liner, and White Ultra Fine Brush Pen. The script highlights the reviewer's overall satisfaction with the pastel brush pens and the AI liner, while expressing reservations about the Sennelier pens due to their performance in water tests. The White Ultra Fine Brush Pen is noted as a potential 'unicorn' product for its effectiveness as a white brush pen.
🔖 Wrapping Up the Art Supply Review
The script wraps up with a summary of the art supply review, thanking the viewers for their time and encouraging them to check out the show notes and additional resources in the video description. The reviewer also expresses gratitude to their Patreon supporters and invites viewers to subscribe and enable notifications for future content.
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Keywords
💡Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel
💡Sennelier Ink Brush Pens
💡Kuretake AI Liner
💡Brush Pens
💡Watercolor Paper
💡Inking
💡Water Solubility
💡Marker Proof
💡Opaque
💡Pigment Based Ink
Highlights
Review of Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel, Sennelier Brushpens, and Kuretake AI Liner pens.
Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel pens are designed to work well on darker paper.
Sennelier Ink Brush Pens are compared to Kuretake Cambio Tambien brush pens for their water resistance.
Kuretake AI Liner is an ultra-fine brush pen, similar to eyeliner, for detailed artwork.
Tombow Fudenosuke brush pens are praised for their use in colored line arts and vibrant illustrations.
The soft tips of the Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel pens offer more flexibility compared to the hard tips.
Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel pens are water-based and should not bleed through most papers.
Sennelier Ink Brush Pens have individual bristles, similar to water brushes, and are easy to start using.
Kuretake AI Liner has excellent control and maneuverability, making it suitable for delicate illustrations.
Kuretake Brush Pen White Ultra Fine is a highly opaque white brush pen for highlighting or correcting mistakes.
Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel pens are more opaque as the ink dries and can be layered for intensity.
Sennelier Ink Brush Pens did not perform as expected in terms of waterproofness and control.
Kuretake AI Liner is compact and cute, with line weights that range from very fine to thicker lines.
Kuretake Brush Pen White Ultra Fine shows promise as a potential 'Holy Grail' white brush pen.
Tombow Fudenosuke Pastel pens are not ideal for inking on black paper due to opacity issues.
Sennelier Ink Brush Pens have a large color range and are available in sets or individually.
Kuretake AI Liner and Brush Pen White Ultra Fine are both alcohol marker safe and waterproof once dry.