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Akashiya Thinline Brush Pen Set

Akashiya Thinline Brush Pen Set

£12.00 GBP
£12.00 GBP
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Create precise, detailed artwork with the Akashiya Sai Thinline Brush Pen Set. Made in Nara, Japan, these extra fine pens bring traditional Japanese brush craft into a simple, portable design.

Each pen has a slender tip made of flexible synthetic bristles. The tip responds to gentle pressure, giving you total control over line thickness.

This set includes five traditional Japanese ink shades, perfect for fine outlines, sketching and lettering. Use them dry for crisp lines, or add water to blend and create soft shading.
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ABOUT THE MAKER

Akashiya has been crafting traditional Japanese calligraphy brushes (Fude) in Nara, Japan, for over 300 years. Founded during the Edo period, the maker is renowned across Japan for its expert brush making craftsmanship and deep understanding of ink behaviour.

With the Sai series, Akashiya bridges heritage and modern design combining centuries of brush making expertise with convenient watercolour pens for contemporary artists, illustrators, and calligraphers worldwide.

PRODUCT DETAILS

This set includes five classic Japanese shades curated specifically for fine line work and sketching:

 Sumi Black (Edo Black)

 Ai-iro Indigo

 Seiji Grey

 Wakauguisu Green

 Mizuiro Light Blue

KEY FEATURES

Extra Fine Brush Tips: Crafted with flexible individual bristles that hold a sharp point for fine detail work.

5 Traditional Japanese Shades: Versatile tones chosen specifically for outlines, delicate sketching and calligraphy.

Water Soluble Inks: Easily blended with a wet brush on watercolour paper for soft gradients and washes.

Precise Line Control: Allows you to paint delicate lines or vary line weight simple by adjusting hand pressure.

Compact and Clean: Enjoy the look of traditional ink drawing without needing ink stones or separate water containers.

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