Tombow Dual Brush Pen Grayscale

Tombow ABT Flexible Dual-Tip Grayscale Brush Markers

The Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen in Grayscale provides fine artists, illustrators, and lettering designers with an adaptable tonal shading system. Each dual-ended marker pairs a durable nylon fiber brush tip that springs back after heavy pressure with a precise 0.8 mm fine tip for detailed outlines and text. Filled with water-soluble, acid-free dye ink, these pens blend smoothly across bristol board and watercolor paper without bleeding through or releasing strong odors. Select individual grey values from whisper-soft N89 highlights to dense, velvety N35 charcoal tones to build monochromatic value studies, render architectural perspectives, or shade expressive modern calligraphy. The self-cleaning nibs quickly disperse foreign pigments with a few brush strokes on scrap paper, keeping your neutral gradients pure.

Key Features

• Two Nibs on One Body: Flexible nylon brush tip yields hairline to 6 mm sweeping brush strokes, while the opposite bullet tip handles tight hatching.
• Water-Soluble Blendable Ink: Dilute with water or a colorless blender pen to generate soft washes, ombré gradients, and subtle glazing.
• Resilient Nylon Fibers: Brush nib flexes under varying hand angles and returns to a pointed tip without fraying or softening.
• Odorless & Bleed-Resistant: Formulated with non-toxic, acid-free water dye that won't strike through medium-to-heavy art papers.
• Dedicated Monochromatic Spectrum: Individual grey numbers allow artists to purchase exact refill shades for complex shadow hierarchies.

Specifications

• Brand: Tombow
• Series: ABT Dual Brush Pen
• Dual Tips: Flexible nylon brush nib (1–6 mm) + Fine bullet nib (0.8 mm)
• Ink Formulation: Water-based dye ink (acid-free, odorless, blendable)
• Available Shades: N35, N45, N49, N52, N55, N60, N65, N75, N79, N89
• Recommended Paper: Smooth bristol, mixed media, or hot-press watercolor paper
• Made in: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the grey value numbers correspond to shade darkness?
Higher numbers indicate lighter tones (e.g., N89 is very pale grey), while lower numbers produce deeper, darker values (e.g., N35 is dark charcoal).

Can I use these pens for watercolor techniques?
Yes, touching a wet paintbrush to the applied pigment lifts and diffuses the ink into translucent watercolor-like washes.

Does the ink bleed through regular sketchbooks?
The water-based formula does not bleed through heavier drawing paper (above 100 gsm), though very thin notebook paper may experience light show-through with heavy layering.

Where should I write if I need assistance with my parcel?
Send your order reference directly to our support inbox at szjyf@outlook.com for prompt after-purchase support.

What is your return and cancellation policy?
Orders can be canceled for a full refund at any time prior to tracking generation and carrier pickup. Standard return procedures apply after dispatch.