Published on: January 19, 2026
Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen
This is an absolute essential for any traveling art supply kit. You'll want to get more than one, and some extra refils.
Here are some examples of art using one of these pens.
The examples below use the brush pen for the finishing ink lines. The ink is water based, so you can use it alone and then create washes if you're just wanting to work in shades of gray.
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