Monami Plus Pen 3000 Brush Pen Review | Small Brush Pens for Hand Lettering!

[@harlyc2496]

I'm obsessed with these... I needed new fineliner and bought these only to discover their magical brush pen secret! I use them daily and only wish they came in even more colours!

[@EnsignInsights]

Harly C Yes!!! I’m so glad you agree with me! I was surprised how much I like them!!

[@gratia322]

My comment is really late, so you likely may know already, but just wanted to say that monami plus pens come in 48 colors now! I'm contemplating getting them lol

[@user-dv7jq3ew1b]

I had never heard of these pens but when I saw this video... i was like WOWW! These look really nice because I love hard tips and small tips because they are so nice. Thank you for reviewing these brush pens, I might think about purchasing these!

[@EnsignInsights]

It sounds like we have similar taste in pens! These are definitely in my top favorite. Thank you for watching and sharing that with me!

[@maryelizabethtait9435]

I ordered them because of this review and I just got them in the mail today. They do not disappoint! I'm in love. They are so tiny and cute and so cheap. They will be my new bullet journal pens when I need some tiny calligraphy. Thank you for sharing them!

[@lorierose4810]

Hello! I'm planning to buy them, since I've been trying to get in bullet journaling, and they seem like a nice pen to start out (and they were somewhat cheap) 😅 but I'm really wondering are these worth it ? How much time does it last ? (I really don't want it to run out of ink after a few months lol 🙃😅 Can I actually calligraphy with it or not ? Are the colors nice ? I'd really appreciate if you responded 🥰

[@maryelizabethtait9435]

@@lorierose4810 I think they are worth it for the price. Mine are still working even though I got them a year ago. Admittedly I don't use them very much but I like them for adding hand lettering to very small spaces that the other brush pens would be too big for. I've found that you have to go very slow with them or they splatter a tiny bit and I get frustrated. But if I go nice and slow then I'm very happy with the results. Hopefully that helps.

[@reneeloth6210]

I've never felt compelled to comment on any KZbin video before, but a)you seem to take feedback from fans to heart; and b) your video was great and made me want to see more, specific, content from you! Request: Can you do a review of more pens for fauxligraphy? I find that I don't like really fine point markers/pens (.05mm and under) pens and prefer bold (1.0mm) and gel pens w/ smoothly flowing (kinda juicy) ink for fauxligraphy. It'd be great if you could compare/contrast your top picks with those types of gel pens! PLEASE! I'm requesting as a someone who's a devotee of different styles of fauxligraphy and would like to expand my range. Fauxligraphy and monoline resources are scant, and practically nonexistent when compared to the explosion of information on brush lettering and even on dip pen/pointed nib calligraphy. As one who also enjoys the versatility of monoline and fauxligraphy, help even the balance. And if you haven't already or haven't recently, please make a video on fauxligraphy pens and another on monoline! BTW, this video was awesome! So much relevant info combined with great, clear demos! Thanks❣️

[@wigsnatched4167]

you have such beautiful hand lettering 😍😍

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@reallyidk2640]

Armyyyyyyyy, we stan

[@pahulsingh2795]

wig? SNATCHED armyyyyyyyyyy 😂💜🥺

[@Dania-db1wi]

HAHAHAHHAH UR USERNAME

[@azandixx]

your voice is so soothing that instead of learning your tutorial or watching your reviews, I always fall asleep. still, love your videos, helped me a lot!

[@melr215]

Yep, I got a set from Aliexpress...yes they are authentic originals...and I love to use them. Use them in my bullet journal. I havent tried them as a brush marker though, but guess what I'm going to do as soon as I get a chance today?!!! How delightful ❤

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for sharing that!! That’s good to know they’re also on Aliexpress! I’m glad you like them too! Aren’t the colors just the best?? You’ll have to let me know what you think of using them as a brush pen! I know not everyone likes a firm tip!

[@melr215]

@@EnsignInsights the colours are glorious! So Ive had a go at using them as brush markers and I am probably a bit more excited than I should be!! The fact the tips are so small I find very great so that I can brush letter small quotes. I dont mind a firm tip at all but if i hadnt seen your review I would never have known.

[@krishamaegeneroso0930]

Oh this monami pen is like Pentel fude but this has just alittle bit smaller tip than it and this monami pen is affordable ..I wish I Have this💖💖

[@hinatariq9275]

You can find it on amazon

[@Celeste-re4yd]

Yep! The tip looks similar to pentels

[@practicemakesgrowth6672]

Bought these pens after seeing your video, and I love them! They're great for small brush lettering in my planner and I love that they are allll the colors!! :) Thanks for the video and sharing!

[@mindylafler3456]

I found these a couple years ago. I color very fine detail mandalas and designs, and the tip on these pens are perfection for that purpose. You can get them to blend a bit, using one pen to go over the edge of a different color on paper. It takes a bit of patience. I love the unique shades as well.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh nice! Thanks for that blending tip! I bet these are amazing for coloring something tiny! Thanks for watching!

[@cfblythe]

Going to buy these now - they check every box!! Thank you for this review! UPDATE: these are my new favorite pens! The colors are phenomenal and they are so multi-use and versatile. I cannot recommend them enough!

[@rako7169]

am i the only one who thought that there would be 3000 brush pens?😂

[@yooji4659]

smol bean - hmphh you’re not alone dude HAHAHAHAHA

[@EnsignInsights]

That would have been amazing!!

[@carlarose6992]

Mmm☹️😖😖 yes🥺🥺🥺

[@ashokkalyani3153]

Nope

[@shannonjackson2161]

Anyone who knows than why its 3000 plus pen??🧐🧐

[@akashwadia7561]

Since I have seen your videos I love hand lettering and calligraphy I just love the way your channel is

[@EnsignInsights]

Aww thank you! Thanks for being here!

[@ET-xc2bn]

I love you’re chanel. You just do it in the best way with a good captivating speech over the beautiful aesthetic video and your voice!? How is it so soothing and kind sounding! It’s really amazing what you do. Oh and the lettering? Peeeeeeeeeerfect💜💜💜

[@JenniferOlin]

I saw this video last week and immediately ordered them! The 48 pack arrived from Korea today! Two hard cases separated into warm and cool colors. I can't wait to get started with them! I love your videos!

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh that’s so many colors!! I hope you like them as much as I do! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@melr215]

Wow..a 48 pack? The largest I have seen is 36. Do you mind sharing your link?

[@naomiobrien9594]

I just bought these pens becus I had a seen a different review of them but I can not get them to work like a brush pen. I just assumed I had gotten the wrong ones but the package is the same and so are the colors

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh I wonder why that is! Do you know if you are light handed or heavy handed? I’m heavy handed so for me firm tips work great. It is possible that you are light handed and they require too much pressure for your style!

[@naomiobrien9594]

@@EnsignInsights So after making sure that my pens were the same as the pens you showed in the video I gave them another try and they work...i wouldn't consider myself light handed or heavy handed,I fall somewhere in the middle but I definitely wasn't using enough pressure..im so happy you did this review..thanks so much!

[@justplaying8431]

@@naomiobrien9594 its actually hard to make it work

[@NettylSpryngs]

Use a bit more pressure. They will not break. Don't be scared. Make sure you're pressing at a slight angle.

[@NettylSpryngs]

I see you already figured that out tho haha

[@liesldejager9873]

I just received my 24 pen set and totally loves it!

[@Rebecca19x]

Holy crap, I just saw my first ever one of these yesterdays at the jewelers! I was signing my receipt and noticed it was a teeny brush pen! It was so cute!

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh wow! That’s so great to find them in the wild! Also what were you getting at the jewelers?!

[@Rebecca19x]

@@EnsignInsights I got myself a birthday gift and also got my ring finger sized and got the details of the engagement ring that I want and gave all that info to my boyfriend LOL!!! I went on my lunch break at work that day!!

[@히나-j7q]

우와~ 모나미다!!! 글씨 잘쓰시네요~!! 색이 너무 이뻐서 사야겠어요~!! Good♥

[@ymw6607]

Thank you for this review! I'm new to bullet journalling, but not new to loving colored pens, markers and all of that fun stuff. As a lefty, I have lots of trouble with standard calligraphy, but have always enjoyed faux calligraphy, and these seem perfect for that - so . . . I just ordered the 24 set from Amazon, and am now waiting impatiently for them to arrive!!! LOL Thanks again for a very nice, thorough review!!

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay!! I think you’ll really like them! You’ll have to let me know what you think! Thanks for watching!

[@mearii.doodles]

Just ordered my set because of this review..can't wait to get my hands on those pens.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay! I hope you like them as much as I do!! Thanks for watching!

[@mearii.doodles]

Omg i got a reply from@@EnsignInsights This made my day ♥️🥰

[@higherground711]

Thanks so much! 👍😁 I like everything I saw about these. Will try them for urban sketching. Line variation is important to me and these will be a good fit for me.

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh yes! These are a great option for urban sketching! Thanks for watching 😊

[@kukstudios1598]

THESE PENS MIGHT HAVE SAVED MY LIFE... and lowkey highkey my wallet

[@hyp3rx312]

Amazing review, thank you! Do you know if these pens run out of ink quickly?

[@Veronica_penpaperinkandstudy]

I only recently joined your channel but 😍😍😍 your reviews and tips! Have already bought new pens because of your vids (waiting on my Karin Markers!) but think I would like these as an alternative to the Pentel Touch (which bleeds a lot more) and kind of replaces my coloured fineliners so could gift those to someone else in the planner community

[@viaballad3020]

I just got mine and I am loving it. 💜✨

[@jaccilyndecker4893]

Def. Just ordered the last pack!!! So excited! Thank you!

[@blyviv1897]

Thanks for your video ! I love them as well ! They're perfect for handlettering and bullet journaling 🥰

[@EnsignInsights]

Yes!! They’re the best! I’m glad you love them too!

[@hajrakhan2129]

Thank you SO MUCH!!! I've been researching good affordable mutli-colored small firm brush pens (mostly through your channel) and this is the PERFECT brush pen. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!

[@hajrakhan2129]

I have ordered them and cant wait to try them!

[@NettylSpryngs]

Omg omg omg I've been waiting for this review for so loooong!!!!

[@veroniquecastel9582]

Just found these on AliExpress and ordered some. Cannot wait for them to arrive!

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh that’s awesome!

[@hyolynnshin9710]

I bought those and they are amaaaaaaaazing!

[@andimarus]

I love that I already own these but I was excited to watch this.

[@EnsignInsights]

Aww thanks for watching even though you already own these!

[@nusratjannath4809]

You have such beautiful handwriting and ur voice is so soothing!!!!🥺🥰

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for saying that! And thanks for watching!

[@nusratjannath4809]

@@EnsignInsights 😇🥰

[@janetalvarez7296]

Video much needed...thank you

[@dthomp06]

Thank you. I’d seen these on Amazon. Now I know I’d like them.

[@the_letter_salon]

Wow Sarah this is an amazing detailed review! Definitely going on my wish list 🤗

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay! You'll have to tell me how you like them if you ever get them!

[@jibraelhassan9345]

I have been using brush pens since a long while and seem interesting. My concern is about the pressure used itni using them. Bc you have mentioned it quite a times. I am concern about the tip what if they might break down. So technically they aren't brush pens. I concluded that it's just a way you have discovered to use them.

[@kendrarhodes6425]

Pretty pens. You have such a beautiful voice. You should record audiobooks or have a podcast or something. 🙂

[@sayyidahkhairiyah2524]

Thank you for the review! I hesitate to buy but I think I will!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks friend helpful show will let you know how the pens are once I try them.

[@caniagaa]

Thankyou.. your review make me decided to buy these item 😍

[@tearsofbreaks]

Love this review. This is definitely my next purchase

[@sylviar549]

I never knew about these and usually don't jump at any brush pen on Amazon. Thank you for the great review! I usually like a soft tip because the downstrokes are much thicker, but the color options are great. I might consider this when widening my color ranges on my small brush pens.

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m glad this was helpful! If you prefer soft tips, these will be so different as they’re really firm! But it is always nice to have lots of color options. Thanks for being here!

[@여진서-b4g]

와...내가 쓴 모나미랑 같은 모나미라는게 신기하다

[@aufahumaira17]

are monami plus pen water based and monami non permanent fine liner different?

[@daisyrodriguez1771]

My favorite small tip brush pens!!! I can across those by accident about a year and they are still very “inky”

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh that’s good to know! I’m glad they may last a long time! Thanks for sharing!

[@simpleeking5987]

I love brush pens. ❤ Thank you for this video. 😇

[@bluehourrr]

hi! loved the new video. just wondering if you experienced the tip becoming slightly worn down after the first use? am i using too much pressure? thank you!

[@jmvg1406]

I just got them and I really LOVE THEM ALL! Every single color!

[@jmvg1406]

@@Kruskaya I hate to write this, but pentel are better, the only reason I've got these monami is because they have a good variety of colours. :3 Monami is close to be similar to pentel if we talking about the quality (monami are a little bit harder).

[@EnsignInsights]

I agree! I recommend Pentel touch for beginners first because they tend to be a good fit for most people. Monami are only a good fit if you like a very firm nib or if you like a lot of monoline lettering. They do have more colors than the Pentel but the nib is very different!

[@jmvg1406]

@@EnsignInsights Please try stabilo brush pens, they look like the fine liners, but they aren't (obviously). x)

[@fayx4021]

Hii I’m thinking about buying these, may I ask what size nib ur using in this video?

[@lisamacintyre589]

Now that these months have gone by, I wonder how the Monami tip is standing up? Does the tip flatten quickly? Or does the cone tip hold its shape so you can continue to get the variation in line width?

[@EnsignInsights]

That's a great question! I've had these for a year now I think and they are still doing great. I still love them!

[@raltos6020]

Hello. which of the two brush pen do you prefer, twin or monami?

[@kertleealmerol6265]

I like your hand lettering maybe I'll buy it soon not now because i have not enough money right now i hope your hand lettering for beginners is good and fun and your videos is interesting and fun and i hope more subscribers to come into you sister sarah❤❤❤❤

[@pennyf9886]

Ive been looking for something just like this! Thanks!

[@riojasim5046]

I love your hand lettering 😍

[@thisnotkenji9097]

How is it a possible that you can make lettering with such a thin down? There is no doubt that you are an expert 😍

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you so much! The type of pen definitely helps!

[@thisnotkenji9097]

@@EnsignInsights i love you

[@aufahumaira17]

are monami plus pen water based and monami non permanent fine liner different? and what is monami with all her body in color and monami plus a pen with a white body and a colored cap?

[@husna_mee]

I got the 48 set and im so happy with them! i only got them because of the review and you can get them on aliexpress for really cheap!!

[@EnsignInsights]

Yay!! I'm so glad you're loving them!

[@thirdbalbin4187]

I do have them and just love them too 💙

[@ArtisticInspirations.]

Your lettering is beautiful!!

[@mirasimabbas8888]

Your lettering is so neat🤩🤩

[@싄나는모코코]

You are not Korean so You using Monami :D So nice watch your review! I want to try this pens too Im leaving after subscribe to your channel~

[@USstudentEstie]

모나미❤️ yay i love monami!!

[@giulialumia6247]

Hello! I have a question for you. Do they pass the paper sheet?

[@noneckedsnon-existentneck3890]

Ever since I saw this video of yours, I KNEW I JUST HAD TO GET IT. I was ecstatic when I found these in my local bookstore! My impulsive side won me over, so guess who's writing with these tonight? 😂

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay!! That’s so great you found them in your local book store! I hope you love them as much as I do!

[@istutisharma2611]

Does they bleed through a 100 gsm paper?

[@jihanmargarette748]

Do they last forever?

[@valorstarlite]

Do these pens need to be used on smooth paper in order to not fray the tips or can they be used on regular paper since they are advertised as fine liners?

[@EnsignInsights]

Good question! I haven’t used them a lot on rough paper, just a couple times on watercolor paper and they still seem fine! 🤷‍♀️

[@annakingsley1728]

Would it compare to the zebra extra fine disposable brush pen? ( the one with the blue barrel)

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh that’s a good comparison! I would say these are even tinier and a bit more firm. And they come in more colors of course. 😂

[@chronicler16]

I really love them, but after a while I started noticing that the nib rebound is very bad and I can only get thick lines until I actively push the nib back in the other direction. Have you noticed the same issue or did I maybe do something wrong?

[@EnsignInsights]

I haven’t noticed that! I don’t think you did anything wrong. Maybe it just gets worn down over time? I’ll have to watch for that as I use mine more! Thanks for sharing!

[@AnimaPandey77]

Does these work better than the Pentel?

[@NettylSpryngs]

Even smaller and firmer than the Pentel. Feels different. I prefer them, though a couple of mine have a little trouble with bounce back and fraying, but only my most used ones that I put too much pressure on. The Pentels fray over time as well, so that's not exactly a dealbreaker. I love these pens. 10/10 would recommend

[@AnimaPandey77]

@@NettylSpryngs thank you

[@lena_ng3654]

I don't know whether I should buy the pentel touch brush pen or these both look so nice and I actually already have a black pentel one but the monami have so many more colors that look amazing.What do you guys think?

[@NettylSpryngs]

They are actually pretty different pens, but I'd say get these in all the colors and then pick your most used colors in the Pentel and buy a few singles

[@EnsignInsights]

That’s a tough choice! I’d love to hear what you decided to do! I recommend Pentel touch for beginners first because they tend to be a good fit for most people. The Monami pens are a good fit if you like a firm nib, tiny lettering, or a lot of monoline lettering.

[@EnsignInsights]

That’s a great suggestion!

[@centainedonovan1175]

These vs pentel tpuch? I can probably only Buy one set which would you suggest?

[@EnsignInsights]

That’s a great question! I would recommend Pentel touch first since they are a good fit for everyone. They are a soft to medium nib. These Monami pens are a good fit for someone who likes a very firm nib or a lot of monoline lettering!

[@tonieltavares2998]

Gostei dessa caneta vou comprar uma pra testar 😁

[@inkthatcard1977]

I order them from the link and it looks like it's the wrong ones the link doesn't say brush

[@kulwantsinghsodhi7924]

From Where did you buy these pls tell these are not available on Amazon

[@EnsignInsights]

I bought mine on amazon and I’ve linked to them on the description box! Maybe they’re sold out right now?

[@ngdg_20]

lol I used those pens a LOT during school... btw it's 3~4 dollars cheaper in Korea so if you happen to be in Korea, just go to one of those "munbanggu".

[@NettylSpryngs]

New fave pen!!

[@tcconnection]

Are these similar to the Tombow fude hard tips

[@tcconnection]

Do they compare to the Click Art fineliners?

[@lena_ng3654]

Could you make a video about your top 5/10 fav' brushpens?

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh that’s a great idea! Thank you! I’ll see what I can do!

[@mariabruegel3748]

These pens look like they are of good quality although they are so cheap. Are they good to use as beginner because I'm thinking about purchasing them but I just started lettering?

[@EnsignInsights]

I probably wouldn’t recommend these as the very first pens you try!

[@mariabruegel3748]

@@EnsignInsights Ok. Thanks for your response :)

[@cool_art6259]

I really like your drawings 🤗

[@rainbowgalaxy1668]

yes, hate not colour the grey shades

[@akudumb3021]

Oh my, these are cheap for the amount and nice quality! The pentel sign touch brush pen sets are a tad expensive. Sad that i don’t think these are in Poland…

[@kiki.8746]

I have the 24 set, the only thing I don’t like about these is that the more you use them the more the tip gets round. Especially when you use it as a fineliner. I had that with the color black and now I can’t use it as a brush pen anymore, the colors are great tho

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh interesting! Thanks for sharing your experience with them!

[@paulinesmit8364]

Just a quick question: would you store these pens horizontally or vertically?

[@melr215]

I store mine horizontally.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh great question! I’m not sure and the packaging doesn’t say! I keep mine in the case and sometimes it’s horizontal and sometimes it’s vertical. I would have to do an experiment to see if there’s a difference!

[@danielle19820227]

Do these markers bleed through coloring pages

[@EnsignInsights]

It depends on how thin your pages are. These pens don't bleed through regular paper but would probably bleed through thin paper!

[@kraemerashley88]

I bought these, my dark green is labeled as olive green then olive next. And, I had no idea they were brush pens until they came in

[@legrungenoire]

I have these. They are good ;)

[@bee-ant]

학창시절 필통에 색별로 4개 구비하고 다녔는데 ㅋㅋㅋ싸서!! 검정색은 혹시몰라 3개씩. 가끔 물건 잘못뽑으면 쓸때마다 틱 틱 터짐 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 그래도 가성비 갑

[@namunoo]

Thankyou for sucha good review, instead of going to someone else who curses and still acts like a child, it's soo irritating !

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for watching!

[@bhumikavaidya634]

Woww

[@cassandragregoire3663]

I want those but they don't ship in Belgium 🥺

[@GaegolMaster]

아니 펜보다.. 이 분의 글씨가 훨씬 대단하다 이쁜 글씨를 쓰네요..

[@erinwestover3235]

Are these similar to the kuretake cocoiro letter pen?

[@NettylSpryngs]

Even smaller! 💗

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh yes!! I think that’s the closest comparison! They’re tiny with a very firm nib!

[@athenamariaandradedossanto2543]

Onde comprou?

[@carlenemanalo1172]

What brushpens do you recommend for begginers?? 😭

[@EnsignInsights]

Check out my video called 3 best brush pens for beginners 👍

[@kathyklersy4574]

Does anyone know how these compare to the Le Pen Flex in performance?

[@EnsignInsights]

Le pen flex is larger than the monami plus pen. Monami is really tiny and really firm. Le pen flex has a great bounce. They’re not as firm. So maybe do you like tiny lettering or just small lettering?

[@zeynepgurak9994]

Hey there! It is 'a little bit' late but I searched EVERYWHERE and I couldnt find my answer so I am asking, I found a sketchbook online that says its paper is smooth. I was going to buy it but this thought stopped me: " Copy paper also feels smooth but actually it is not, what if this will be like that?" I don't wanna ruin my brush pens bcs I cant get new ones. Someone pls help me!

[@NettylSpryngs]

Email the company/seller?