What are these pens I loved?

January 6, 2024 12:51 PM

I bought some pens once to use in my art, and I can't remember what they were called. Details inside.

I bought them at an art store in Toronto but I think they're sold a lot of places.

As I remember, the pens were ballpoint. If you pressed down, they'd put out more ink, which you could activate with water to get a watercolor-like effect.

They were sold as drawing supplies, not paint pens.

They came in black, white, red, and purple. I don't know if there were other colors.

I bought a set that came in a little blue and white (floral print?) pouch with a snap.

The ink tanks were transparent.

They were NOT made by any of these brands: Sakura, Micron, Sharpie, Posca, Uniball, Zig,or Pitt.

Is any of this familiar? Thank you.

posted by mermaidcafe to Shopping (6 answers total)

Were they alcohol markers like ohuhu brand ?
posted by St. Peepsburg at 1:30 PM on January 6

Response by poster: Not alcohol ink.
posted by mermaidcafe at 2:58 PM on January 6

Pilot Juice?
posted by Seeking Direction at 5:23 PM on January 6

Maybe a Pentel Tradio Stylo?
posted by actionpact at 10:37 PM on January 6

Derwent Graphik Line Painter pens? I think they have been discontinued. Here’s an old listing from JetPens with pictures.
posted by jimw at 2:23 PM on January 7 [1 favorite]

Another vote for the Derwent Graphik Line Painter pens! Here's a 2017 review that shows even more of the pouch and the press-for-more-ink effect you describe.
posted by Hellgirl at 10:13 AM on January 11