I recently received a new batch of ZIG pens from Kuretake.
(Definitely, a good mail day!)
I was most interested to try the Cocoiro Letter Pen.
This is the information for the Cocoiro Letter Pen as provided to me by Kuretake.
For a fiber tip pen, I was amazed at the thinness of line the Cocoiro could produce. Although it is a flexible, brush tip, it is a FIRM tip. Anyone that struggles to control a brush pen, may enjoy using the Cocoiro. I am able to write much smaller with the Cocoiro than with other flexible, fiber pens.
The ergonomic pen body gives a comfortable grip.
All the envelopes pictured are A2 (4 3/8" x 5 3/4").
The Cocoiro also writes quite nicely at a larger size. The page above is standard letter size, 8 1/2" x 11".
I also had a chance to play with the ZIG Metallic Colours calligraphy pens, which I love. Kuretake has added a couple of new colors.
In addition to the calligraphy tip, the metallics also come in a bullet tip. (ZIG Writer).
I've learned that Kuretake has introduced 4 new comic nibs, one of which is a G nib. I look forward to trying them.
Update for USA Residents:
The ZIG Cocoiro Lettering Pen body and refills are available from Paper & Ink Arts here:
Thank you Jennifer Allen of Paper & Ink for this information!
Update for USA Residents:
The ZIG Cocoiro Lettering Pen body and refills are available from Paper & Ink Arts here:
Thank you Jennifer Allen of Paper & Ink for this information!
For the Kuretake website, click here.
So fun, Jane! I have just the traditional black Kuretake pen, but would love to try these. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend!~
Thanks (I think) for such a great, informative post! Now I'm afraid I have to do some shopping! :-)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried any of these. Wish my mail were as much fun as yours!
ReplyDeleteLovely work as always and the pens look very interesting. Happy weekend & Mother's day.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to play with new toys in your studio! I have to confess that I'm a little jealous :) Thanks for the reviews too - so helpful.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great Mother's Day!
What fun, Jane! You must have felt like a kid in a candy store. Wish I had been able to play with you and these fab markers.
ReplyDeleteWow, you made those pens sing! Kuretake definitely sent them to the right place!
ReplyDeleteJane, you could make a BIC ballpoint look like a million bucks! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great!! Beautiful!
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