Kuretake ZIG Calligraphy Marker Pens, 12 Colors set, 2mm & 3.5mm Dual Tip Markers, for Writing & Hand Lettering, for Professional, Beginner, Water-based dye ink, Made in Japan

I’ve used a lot of calligraphy pens over the years, but this Pen Set easily stands out as one of the best for both beginners and experienced artists. The colors are vibrant and richly pigmented, giving your lettering a professional, polished look right out of the box. Each shade is distinct as the jewel tones in particular really pop and they dry quickly without smudging, which is a lifesaver for left-handed writers or those who like to work fast. The brush tip has just the right balance of flexibility and control. It’s firm enough for clean, crisp downstrokes but still soft enough to create smooth transitions and expressive flourishes. I’ve used these pens on everything from watercolor paper to planner pages and even on envelopes, and the ink performance has been consistently smooth and even. After months of use, the tips haven’t frayed, and the ink hasn’t dried out which is something I can’t say for many other brands at this price point. Whether you’re journaling, crafting, or just exploring hand lettering as a creative outlet, this set feels like a small luxury that genuinely elevates your work. These are a staple in my art supplies now, and I reach for them far more often than I expected to. Great variety of colors and incredibly functional.

As expected. Works well, as I am a beginning to calligraphy. Colors are true. Can't say yet how long the ink lasts.

I used to buy this brand in the store. They no longer carry them. Went into an infamous stationary store and asked the clerk, he was young, "do you carry calligraphy pens?". He looked at me like I was nuts, told me he never heard of them and that was that. So glad to find these wonderful pens on Amazon. They really make your handwriting for cards and letters look special. They are fun to use, dry quickly and function the way they are suppose to.

These markers are a quick, easy and cheap way to practise calligraphy, especially for beginners. Nice range of colours but some are a bit weak especially the grey, red and pink. A second layer can darken them acceptably. They do bleed a bit through the 80 gsm copy paper I use. However, they are good value for what they are and with practise some really nice effects can be achieved on thicker paper when mixing and blending colours. I prefer and have used the Staedtler duo markers for many years but, unfortunately, they have reduced their range down to about 5 colours. Once proficient in the basic calligraphic scripts (Foundational, Uncial, Gothic and Italic) you may want to invest in a traditional dip pen. Then again, for practise purposes, these are hard to beat!

I purchased these for a class that I have, and they worked smoothly. I didn't realize how nice they were until I purchased Speedball markers as well. The Speedball markers jittered and felt rough in the hand. These markers glided smoothly and were easy on the hand. I would highly recommend these for practice markers, or for nicely colored options for those doing any kind of calligraphy.

These pens are great for learning calligraphy and come in bright, cheerful colors. The lines stay sharp and make fun, bold lines for lettering. Many tutorials on line will stimulate your love of writing with a flourish!

Great good calligraphy double ends perfect For lettering design

This is not as described by seller, was well packaged, and arrived in a timely manner. I tried these pens as soon as I got them out of the package. I tried both tips and wrote on cardstock paper as well as some watercolor paper. Writing on the cardstock paper was not smooth at all. They was a definite drag in using these pens --- almost as if the pens were more dry than fully loaded with ink. These will never work for lettering on a watercolor paper that has painting on it for a card or a note. Even in trying to control these similar to a regular nib, the letter ink strokes were unpredictable --- more so in the wider width of the tip. I expected the ink to flow freely as you guided the pen in the lettering. It felt rather scratchy using it. I should have returned it for a refund, but I needed to complete some lettering so I did keep it. I don't know how much use this will be to me, though. If you are worried about the ink control factor for your lettering or artwork, it may be a better decision to go to an art supply store. At least there, someone can advise you on which pens are better suited for your work or even have sample markers for you to try. I am not pleased with the quality of these pens.

I use these for several calligraphic projects, alone and in conjunction with other media. They are so versatile and reliable and produce great results. They’re also great for quick envelope addressing or on the spur of the moment projects that would otherwise mean getting all the usual pens and ink out. I’ve used them for years and really appreciate their versatility.

Bien que la largeur des mines soit un peu plus grosse que ce à quoi je m'attendais j’adore ces stylos.. La prise en main est agréable et la mine glisse très bien sur le papier. Les couleurs sont lumineuses et le rendu est vraiment très sympathique..

These markers are really great. Good Japanese product. The colour variety and double tip are suuuper practical. I ordered them because I was tired of keep changing the ink for my feathers. I super recommend this for calligraphy beginners. If you are used writing with ink and feathers the result is not as quite as, but the practicality and the cost benefits are huge pros. I recommend them. The quality of this product is great!

Adoro la cancelleria, adoro il Giappone, adoro questi pennarelli inesauribili e perfetti per scrivere.

Very good for use in designing greetings cards in various alphabets in colours .