Reddit reviews Kuretake ZIG CARTOONIST BRUSH PEN NO.8, refillable, for lettering, calligraphy, illustration, art, writing, sketching, outlining, AP-Certified, Fine synthetic brush tip creates thick and thin lines
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[BRUSH TIP] High-quality, synthetic brush tip with very fine fibers creates thick and thin lines with precision. Special hair tip stays uniform to prevent splitting, and has excellent elasticity and durability. Due to the long body, it is easy to write and draw with, and ideal for both beginners and proffessionals. High-quality and longevity of the brush is a guarantee that this product is Made in Japan.[FLEXIBLE BRUSH] Amazing extra fine tip is great for art, calligraphy, brush lettering, sketching, illustrations, outlining, inking, wash drawing and more![SMUDGE FREE INK] The Takujo uses a black, water-based dye ink[REFILLABLE] The fountain brush pen's structure is the same as a fountain pen, therefore ink cartridges are interchangeable. Available refill cartridges: DAN105-99H…Water-based Dye ink and DAN106-99H…Water-based Pigment ink[ESTABLISHED MANUFACTURER] Kuretake launched its first brush pen in 1973, continuing to expand the line with each product having unique features, and a variety of uses. The brush pen is most commonly used for calligraphy, lettering, sketching, outlining, inking illustrations and ink washing.
Generally I would recommend a pen with a finer point to allow you to write characters with many strokes. Now that said it would depend on how big you plan to write? On just normal lined paper use whatever feels good to you and a price you can accept. Most people just use the average ball point/gel ink/roller ball or the like for everyday writing.
Check out www.jetpens.com if you want some Japanese writing instruments and stationary. Many of the products you can buy on amazon as well but this will give you a place to look around. You can find pens with much finer points such as the Pilot Hi-Tec-C .25mm.
*** Sorry I made this a bit long, I am bored at work and just went to town with this. It also addresses if you decide you want to find something that can do calligraphy as well.
If you come to a point you want to try something that can offer line variation there are brush pens and fountain pens. These also range from cheap to pretty expensive. A low cost brush pen I would recommend is the Kuretake No 8 just to see if it is something you would like. It is a synthetic hair brush that you cannot refill but should cost only about 8-9$ or so. If you want to step up a bit to something you can refill the the No 13 is a good choice. I use the Kuretake No 50 as it uses a natural hair for the brush. I find you can get finer lines and can write pretty damn small with it if you choose. Also looks and feels higher quality over all. But you can buy the natural hair refill for this pen and it will fit in the No 13 as well. Just FYI for anyone that wants to try a natural hair and may already have a No 13.
Another option is to use a fountain pen, which Japan is very well known for too. Brands such as Pilot/Namiki, Sailor, Pelikan and Nakaya/Platnium. Nibs on Japanese pens are finer than western. So a Fine nib on a JP would be more like an extra fine on something western. If you want to try your hand on this route then a Pilot Metropolitan would be a decent start. Your quality of paper will matter with a fountain pen. The average stuff you get in the US will probably feather pretty bad. Japanese paper is generally much better quality and safe to use with a fountain pen. Also a good brand such as Clairefontaine/Rhodia. The sustainable earth notebooks from staples are not too bad as a cheap locally found option. Now this pen's nib will not flex, if you want to try a low cost option for that there is the noodler's ahab. This will flex on down strokes to give a wider line and it will take practice to use well like a brush pen.
Lastly another curious fountain pen used for writing Kanji is the type of calligraphy nib that is bent to allow line variation depending on the angle used. Such as salior's "fude de mannen." I have one but prefer a flex nib fountain and brush pen myself.
Quick example of a fountain and brush pen.
For fine tuned brush pen work - with just water. I use this
Kuretake No. 8 Fountain Brush Pen (DP150-8B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C0CT2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.w4EzbWVEQB2N
I use this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kuretake-Sumi-Brush-Blister-No8/dp/B001C0CT2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?keywords=brush+pen&qid=1557925043&s=gateway&sprefix=brush+pen&sr=8-24
Thanks very much. Main pens would be Pilot precise v7 or v5, kuratake brushpen, and the tombow duel brushpen