Brusarth Calligraphy Pens - 8 Size Brush Pens Calligraphy Set for Beginners, Hand Lettering Pens Review (2026)

What is in the set

Brusarth's set includes pens across 8 different tip sizes covering 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, extra-fine, fine, medium, brush and soft brush, which gives a beginner a single kit that spans very fine detail work through bold brush lettering. That range is wider than many entry sets, which often stick to two or three tip styles. Having that spread in one purchase means a new letterer can move between tight, controlled strokes and looser, expressive brush strokes without needing to buy separate pens for each style, which is useful while still figuring out which line widths suit a particular script or project.

Ink and build

The listing describes the pens as non-toxic and easy to clean, with ink that does not contain harmful chemicals, which matters for a set marketed partly at beginners and, by extension, households with kids nearby. As with most budget brush pen sets, the tips are not built to the same durability standard as premium brands with decades of pen-making history, so tip longevity under heavy, daily use is not proven the way it is for more established makers. Beginners using the set for regular practice rather than occasional projects should expect the softer brush tips in particular to show wear before a premium equivalent would.

Best uses

This set is pitched at calligraphy practice, hand lettering, general writing, art drawing, sketching, signatures, design work, doodling, greeting cards, invitations, illustrations, journaling and scrapbooking, according to the product listing. That breadth reflects a set designed for someone still exploring what they want to do with lettering rather than a specialist tool built for one narrow technique. The 8 tip sizes make it reasonable for both script practice, where finer tips help with controlled stroke width changes, and bolder poster-style or journaling lettering, where the brush and soft brush tips do more of the work.

Brand track record

Brusarth is a newer name in the calligraphy pen market compared with long-established brands, which means there is less of a public track record on how the pens hold up over months of regular use. That is not unusual for budget lettering brands sold primarily online, but it is worth factoring in for buyers who want a set that will still perform well a year or two into consistent practice. For occasional use, gifting, or a first calligraphy set to try the hobby, the newer brand status matters less than it would for someone buying pens to replace a daily-use set that is wearing out.

Where it ranks

Among hand lettering kits combining brush pens, guides and bundles, this Brusarth set placed fourth of seven, behind Arteza's 12-pen guidebook set, Pilot's Parallel Pen set and Tombow's beginner lettering set, but ahead of a basic oblique pen starter kit and Tebik's 22-piece kit with stencils. In a dedicated brush pen roundup it ranked fourth of seven as well, in similar company. The 8-size range is the set's clearest strength relative to rivals; its newer brand status and unproven tip durability are the main reasons it sits in the middle of both rankings rather than nearer the top. Buyers who want the widest possible tip range from one starter purchase should still find this a reasonable pick, even without the guidebooks or bundled extras that some higher-ranked kits include.

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