NEW Zebra Mildliner Brush Pen Review for Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy

This is the brand new Zebra Mildliner Brush Pen review! I had to try these brush pens for hand lettering and modern calligraphy to see how well they do. I don't use highlighters as much so I was excited about the brush tip. All of the links I mentioned are below. #brushlettering #handlettering #brushpenreview
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[@Kimo0tJJ]

You know the feeling when you scratch your nails over a chalkboard?... That's what just went through me when you used the brushpens on the paper...

[@jy-dk9kz]

i love everything about these pens but EXCEPT THE SOUND IT MAKE ON PAPER

[@thivisha8876]

Lol

[@0613apobangpo]

Thi-Antra Chirasarn ok why

[@helenedahlsveen93]

shookynad - that sound bothers me too. In class, it’s awful😂😂 but as far as i know, that’s pretty common for brush pens🤷‍♀️

[@sepherogne]

@Thi-Antra Chirasarn just the highlighter, right?

[@sourcherrii1604]

It's pretty common for brush pens to make that sound

[@ivydunbar]

When you JUST got mildliners and now there are new ones...

[@0613apobangpo]

lol rlly?

[@katarinavujic1741]

Ahahahah exactly

[@velvet5620]

They look so nice but honestly I’m not really in love with the colors 😭 But at the same time the nib looks so nice.

[@EnsignInsights]

Yes! The nib is very nice but if you don’t like mild colors, these aren’t going to be your thing!

[@harperrussell5418]

Yesterday i got the 10 pack from Target. And I loooove them! I also love the normal ones and neeeeeed more mildliners

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay!! I’m so glad they’re found at target now!!

[@vira408]

your voice is so calming thanks for the video!!!

[@paper_pirate]

Please do a review of these if (or when) they start fraying. I know you said they're similar to the tombow, but I bought a tombow and it frayed really badly so I don't want to buy any more of them.

[@xjadelaix]

You should use a different paper. Some papers are textured and will be rough on the brush pen and make it fray easier. Hope that helped!

[@EnsignInsights]

I will definitely let you know once I’ve used them enough to find out about fraying! I know what you mean with Tombow! Mine always fray fast even on very smooth paper!

[@sushmaboob4349]

Hi @paperpirate ! I used to be sort of concerned with this kind of thing but maybe this comment will help. 1.The tombow markers I have used have been really nice actually, it’s amazing when you start using not but obviously the colour fades over time and the tip starts fraying a bit. I remember the first Tombow market I bought, I loved it sooooo much and used it heaps everyday and over time it ran out. I was devastated obviously cos’ I loved those markers. But in the end I kinda do see why it frayed ( being rough and pushing down hard, not closing the lid properly, a lot of overuse, etc). The biggest culprit for me would be the lid closing. The lids are designed to sort of fit in with the ridge of the actual marker, and like the zebra brush mild liners have multiple layers of lid actually inside. So if you push that’s what might happen. Thankss

[@cranberrycanvas]

try a pentel pocket brush pen or anything else that uses a plastic brush tip they never lose shape

[@rieluvs]

I'm going back to school shopping next week and I needed to see the pens in action before my purchase.. 😅 Thanks! ♡

[@randomgirl7508]

I'm supposed to be doing my math assignment, and I'm watching this rn😂

[@nailahchoudhuryullah8837]

Today I bought brush paint pens and I got it of amazon so hopefully they will be good❤️

[@joanarose8966]

I want one omg they’re sooo aesthetic💜

[@leighg712]

This is basically like Tombow but much Shorter and Less pricey and less colors. 😂😊

[@godislovedayany5098]

Frl? Then tombow isn’t that hard to use then

[@nataliaflores1584]

I’m so excited to get these! I love your videos❣️

[@iriss3460]

Ugh i'm so excited for these!!

[@EnsignInsights]

Yes!! They’re are definitely worth being excited about!!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Would love to try these out thanks for showcasing Sarah pretty colour palette ! :)

[@tinazhao4756]

I’m going to Japan next year to get those brush pens and more supplies!

[@karoline9835]

i love the red and gold versions of these pens, i address party invitations for a little extra cash on the side and these are great

[@user-hv7gg9ce7o]

thank you for showing us each color of those pen. really helpful

[@EnsignInsights]

I'm glad it's helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MLLatUtube]

Thank you for the review and the comparison

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for watching!

[@belvynb341]

I’ve been dreading to get the Zebra Mildliner highlighters and the Zebra Mildliner brush pens. I wanted the highlighters for middle school, since I would be starting soon. And I wanted the brush pens to use for hand lettering.

[@mellie3091]

I just bought them in Japan and they are awesomeeee

[@jophylewjophy]

I just got a 24 market pack of brush pens from China and they are amazing! Cheap and great quality

[@denise4511]

I love your calligraphy💕

[@mehedi479]

I think I’ll stick with my stabilo pastel highlighters

[@EnsignInsights]

MEHEDI I haven’t tried those! But I don’t use highlighters like I use brush pens.

[@sarahgordis]

In terms of actual pastel highlighters, the stabilo ones are MUCH better. They're just not easy to find if you live in the US like I do. I bought some online and like them much better than my mildliners.

[@uco1]

Sarah G thats interesting. stabilo highlighters are literally the most common highlighters people use where i am in the uk. they're in every large shop and stationery shops

[@sarahgordis]

uco I wish it was like that here! I have never seen them in store here, but I’m sure they sell them at specialty stationary stores or something. I’ll have to keep that in mind when I visit the UK.

[@sarahgordis]

feifei Yep, I’ve never seen them in a store where I live. I bought some online and they were definitely more expensive than highlighters you could find here.

[@hope5384]

No, I haven't tried the brush pen but I would love to buy them.. they are so good sadly I don't kniw how to use them😂 hope they would be release here in Philippines... Yes, I have tried the highlighters and ofcourse I love them too❤ I only bought the light gray one so its color is neutral for the color coding of my subjects. Love Mildliners❤ Sorry if I mispelled😂

[@sourcherrii1604]

Honestly, the colours are so pretty

[@Rebecca19x]

Okay I just have to say that when you were writing the names of the colors, your hand lettering looks stunning. Your lettering always looks great, but I dunno, maybe it's like you said with the nibs working WITH you to get those thin upstrokes after applying pressure, but your transitions are flawless and the style looks gorgeous!!! I feel like I've fallen off the lettering planet due to my new job, and I want to continue practicing so that I can get my style to look beautiful like yours! I think it's time I purchase one of your workbooks! That way I have something to guide me when I get back into practicing. It's kinda like riding a bike .. you don't ever really forget how to ride, but if you stop and haven't done it in a while, you are pretty shaky with it lol! And that's how I'm feeling right now! Thank you for being such a wonderful friend and inspiration!

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

I have all 25 of the Mildliners. I would love to own the brush pens as well. I enjoyed your review, but I have yet to use one of the brush pens so I cannot offer an evaluation on your conclusions. I’ve found your other reviews to be spot on, so I suspect this one is as well..

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh thank you! I’m glad you have agreed with my reviews! If you like the colors of the mildliners, you will probably love these in brush pens! Thanks for watching!

[@izibelles]

I love the highlighters! When I went to Japan in January I bought all the color packs (except the fluorescent one because I already had them!). I'm going to Japan again next month so I'm hoping to find these so I don't have to wait for August/can hopefully get them for a cheaper price! :)

[@EnsignInsights]

izibelles oh yes!! What perfect timing to go to Japan to find the fun markers and pens!! You’ll have to let me know how easy they are to find!

[@kennedykate398]

I NEED THESE!!!!!

[@ArtsyMed]

Ooh! I love the new tips! Definitely will check this out on my next Japan trip....

[@EnsignInsights]

Artsy Med Ooh that would be so nice to find them in Japan!!

[@ArtsyMed]

Hope they’re cheaper there also

[@ackman3981]

I have all the colors in the highlighters and almost all the brush pen ones. Might get the newest colors of the brush pens to have the complete set.

[@xonikkiecal]

I loveeeeeee my mildliner highlighters

[@hellobear500]

*feels that milliners are Kinda overrated but still uses them*

[@Mspigglywiggly09]

I can probably sit here and watch you just write ALL day...

[@Rebecca19x]

I MADE IT! I'M SORRY I'M LATE! *busts open the door* 🤣 I went from your instagram straight to here, I feel like this is my virtual version of me being late to class and running through the hall from one room to another 😂 I'm one minute in and I already appreciate the heck outta you for the ASMR pen sorting love 😍

[@vedika2492]

I want one now! Ima get em for Christmas ! >:)

[@BJBlikre]

now I need :)

[@cutielim94]

I used the highlighter for almost 1 year and it is still great. I have contaminated them but they are easily clean. Love the quality

[@minamisensei7952]

How to clean them?

[@EnsignInsights]

cutielim94 Great! Thanks for your insight!

[@cutielim94]

@@minamisensei7952 just keep writing on a paper. The brush will be slightly dirty but the ink will still be clean

[@Mel-bv1nz]

Wow! I love brush pens

[@EnsignInsights]

I know! They're so fun! Thanks for watching!

[@Mel-bv1nz]

@@EnsignInsights You're welcome!

[@mizanurmiah5569]

I just got zebra mildliners but I am missing the refresh pack and now I want to get that and the brush pens on eid

[@mesmereyesbrowslashes492]

Can I use the lettering practice sheets on my iPad?

[@tdcjisung]

They're not available in the UK, I hope they will be soon though

[@PAWANKUMARSINGH-ug8sl]

Can we use kokuyo campus loose leaf paper for lettering .

[@elyvlie]

I just got these packs a few days ago

[@smoresgalore6583]

Honestly I can’t wait for them to get to America don’t know about anyone else

[@wendygranados7528]

I have the regular mild liner markers but not the new zebra ones

[@juliannetedeman7239]

am I the only one who wants a black highlighter?

[@juliannetedeman7239]

@nillasolus i mean, if they can make the zebra mildliner highlighters as pigmented as they are, all they would have to do is take black ink and somehow heavily dilute it?? idk. it shouldn't be that hard 😂

[@swimminginthestars_]

Julie there’s a grey highlighter! i used it, and it’s way better then using a marker. it wasn’t too dark, and you would still see the text underneath! it was in the cool colors pack’

[@cassandraruiz3324]

@nillasolus and here's the beginning of white texts😂😂

[@lilmeowmeow667]

@nillasolus you could use it with a white pen and I think it'll look very pretty

[@user-fy5df7lw8v]

I would... apparently black is my soul

[@Dgarays]

I want the darker color set! I feel a bit uneasy with pastels not because I don’t like them , I actually love them but for photos they don’t show as well 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@EnsignInsights]

Shiroisama I agree! They are so pretty but are harder to capture on camera.

[@BethAnnesBest]

I JUST got some knock off of these highlighters they are called Milkiner's LOL. They seem to work fine/close enough to the original. I have been looking for these online but they are so expensive to order from these other sites and I feel like they are going to take forever to get here so I just pre-ordered them on Amazon and I'll have them August 1st. I'm excited to try them. I'm glad that there are some other brush pens other than Tombow's as they fray so easy. I recently got some large faber castel pens that I really like.

[@EnsignInsights]

That sounds like a good choice to just preorder on amazon! I hope you like them! I’ll be curious to hear! And I still need to try the large Faber Castell but I’ve heard good things!

[@BethAnnesBest]

@@EnsignInsights Back in April I was in NJ for a wedding and I found a Blick Arts art store and found them in there :)

[@diamondsnadventures8558]

Do you happen to have any other suggestions on which paper to use with brush pens? For some reason I feel like the HP Premium paper takes away some of the vibrancy of the colors and I love the Canson Marker paper, but it's a bit expensive for paper, especially when it's just for practice lol

[@EnsignInsights]

You could try a Rhodia pad! Sometimes they’re on sale for less expensive than marker paper or smooth Bristol paper. But I haven’t found anything as cheap as HP premium 32 paper!

[@midoris2969]

I've used these brush pens for over half a year now and I have to say they are amazing! The fine tip hasn't frayed at all (pleasantly surprised bc the tip of the highlighters frays really quickly) and the brush tip hasn't either even though I use it on all sorts of paper. Sound is noticeable at the start but after a while you barely notice it :) Definitely recommended if you like using mildliners, the colours are spot on. Also good for beginners, v easy to use. Just really hope they make brush pens for the other 2 packs they've released since the colours are just gorgeous!

[@eringarcia2550]

Thanks for letting us know I actually been thinking of buying them for a while and this video and this comment, welp I’m going to get it ✌️

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for sharing that! It’s so helpful! I still love mine too! I especially love that the fine tip is sturdier than the highlighter fine tip. And I agree they should make the rest of the colors!!

[@tcconnection]

Looks like the Zebras are not overly juicy like Karins?

[@hyp3rx312]

I'm wondering if I should get these, some people say their ink runs out quickly and they fray easily. Is this true with anyone who have these? Please let me know, thank you!

[@evyvyvylyn]

Idk how the tombow is tricky to use for beginners my friend has tombow dual pens and I’m a beginner at this and I write pretty well with it she told me that they are pretty hard to use for beginners and that she was surprised at how I can do well with it, also can I order these some where cause I don’t think I have mildliners where I live and idk where to order them cause I want it to come without it being damaged

[@gladitsnotme]

I have the gray chisel/fine tip highlighter and the fine tip frayed after a year, but the worst part is the ink turns from gray to faint greenish gray over a month or two. Maybe it's the paper I used (store bought calendars) but it's gross and annoying.

[@user-of6sk6qf6j]

I know how to calligraphy but just using a highlighters Can’t afford to buy a brush pens one

[@akudumb3021]

Robert James Bedia You can buy any brush pen, it doesn’t have to be the ones in the video.

[@lilmeowmeow667]

Me too ! You can buy markers with similar tips they work ok ish but they are not so flexible

[@Somebodyelse141]

I practiced calligraphy with markers (Crayola supertips) for a while before I got my brush pens and it's a lot harder

[@hinatariq9275]

I know how to too but I use my crayola and scentos pens because my parents wont let me get any brush pens even though I said I'll pay for it 😭😭

[@nisadani]

I recommend Tokyo Pen Shop for any Japanese stationary needs! Fast shipping right here in US. And you can buy single pens as well (and those fancy fineliners I raved about to you in insta).

[@jessicat3762]

Yes! Love Tokyo pen shop, Kimberly is so meticulously involved with her customers needs

[@EnsignInsights]

nisadani Oh awesome!! Thank you for sharing that resource!! 👍

[@AianaChloeCruz]

Hi! By any chance do you know the price of these mildliners in japan? If you don’t that would be fine too just wondering😅😊

[@diamondsnadventures8558]

I really want them but I can't find them anywhere 😭 I love the highlighters for my bullet journaling and I really want to pair them 😔 I hope I'm able to find them on Amazon soon 🤞

[@jessicat3762]

Tokyo pen shop website...

[@diamondsnadventures8558]

@@jessicat3762 thank you so much! I'll check it out!

[@chloeau2522]

She linked both the brush pen and highlighter in her description box :)

[@diamondsnadventures8558]

@@chloeau2522 I know, but they're sold out :(

[@KaylaAgainstTheWorld]

I jus bought these in the 10 pack.and. I jus got into modern calligraphy so I'm a newbie

[@siennavolpe5965]

do these brush pens bleed xx?

[@photo_shop_sophia29_c_a_t14]

They have thease on Amazon

[@gacha_starlight8750]

I am sorry I cannot find the link you have put down below can you please reply it to this comment because I love them so much ❤️

[@tcconnection]

Does your workbook have bouncy practice too?

[@EsiImbeah]

Thanks

[@user-of6sk6qf6j]

The product is so good when it comes to writing except for the colors i think it needs more vibrance to truly see the colors

[@EnsignInsights]

Robert James Bedia I would prefer more vibrant colors too! I guess the point is that the colors for highlighters is mild so you can see through it. But I don’t use brush pens as highlighters so I don’t know!

[@sanjanabassi72]

okay i love these, i bought them in december, but the thing about them is that they fray and the colour fades over time.

[@gabrielleisis_9603]

how much are these ☺️

[@studyandchill2201]

What colour of tombow brush pen you used??? 725 or 755

[@EnsignInsights]

Hoa Nguyễn I’m pretty sure it’s 725! 👍

[@jocileidemaria7564]

Ameiii , elas ❤️🥰🧡😘🧡💚💛❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@venniedetta]

I already am planning to waste my money on merch and now u bring this? I’m- Edit: I just bought them today soooooo

[@EnsignInsights]

Haha well I think you’ll enjoy these! Thanks for watching!

[@venniedetta]

Ensign Insights NP! It was a very good review and it was very helpful

[@nsjey]

They are very durable

[@tcconnection]

When I do watercolor with brushpens, even my watercolor paper (140/300) curls!

[@harriet4452]

hello!! can someone please let me know if they fray quickly? it would be sooo appreciated❤️

[@EnsignInsights]

I’ve had them for a few months and I use them only on smooth paper but they haven’t frayed yet! We’ll wait and see when they fray!

[@harriet4452]

Ensign Insights woah thank you so much for replying! you inspired me to start calligraphy and now i love it! ill definitely consider buying these now!

[@ChaaEunnie]

Do you recommend this than other brushpens?

[@EnsignInsights]

It depends on what you’re looking for! I do really enjoy these!

[@kateredfox1076]

I got these in 10 count at target for sale from originally $20 to $16. I went back the next day to 3 targets to get another pack for my other backpack to put in and they were all out of stock

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh wow! What a lucky find at target! I hope they become easier to find and not out of stock soon!

[@ackman3981]

Brush pens are made for right handers. Us that are left handed are out of luck. Or have to put in extra work compared to right handers. I have tried a few different brush pens from Jetpens and not able to use them easily as right handers can.

[@lilmeowmeow667]

I find the pink of the brush pen is a lot prettier than the one of the high lighters, I actually have the pink mildliners highlighter and it's much more fluorescent and doesn't show up as nice

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh how interesting! I don’t think I’ve noticed that. I don’t like the fluorescent as much either!

[@randzalbor1403]

I have that one

[@barbaralank1713]

I bought them in Walmart a month ago in USA.

[@EnsignInsights]

Was it the highlighters or brush pens? The highlighters have been around for a while but the brush pens are launching in America in August. If you found the brush pens, maybe Walmart got an advanced set!

[@imeldakoh5048]

The mildliners from amazon in your link below is it a scam . Like do u get them and did u buy from amazon?

[@EnsignInsights]

Imelda Koh I bought them from Amazon. They are the ones I’m using here!

[@imeldakoh5048]

@@EnsignInsights thank u so much! :)

[@rosierose2993]

They have these on sale at target!!

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay! That’s great news!

[@_Vosaic]

I love zebra milliners but I’d prefer the highlighters instead of these and the tombow for lettering

[@_Vosaic]

Mildliners

[@jemima2222]

00:00 I have the pack on the furtherst to the left. I really like the blue and green, but the rest are a bit too neon for me although they say they're all pastel colours. Btw I absolutely love you and your calligraphy! Recently got some new brush pens (set of 24) and the water bending pen doesn't work properly because the water (when you squeeze the body for the water to come out) will come out o the brush tip but also all out the body. It's as tight as it can be and now I can't even unscrew it because it's so tight. So annoying and sad, Ive wanted a watercolour blender brush pen for ages 😂😫.

[@yuribayani]

Hi! Can I pls see your capital letters in calligraphy? Thank you so much! I love your videos!❤💛💚💙💜💖😀😀😀

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh yes that would be such a fun video! I will add that to my list! Thank you!

[@pareo7494]

"It would be kind of weird to have a black highlighter" The steadler thin textsurfers: "heres a black highlighter!" Really though, it came with a black one! Why?! Also it's very similar to supertips so I recommend! You can do calligraphy like them the same way as supertips, but idk if their softer or harder. Maybe you can do a comparison?

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh I haven’t heard of those, I’ll look them up! Thank you! And thank you for letting me know about the black high lighter! I was so curious about that. I wonder what use it has!

[@pareo7494]

@@EnsignInsights if you do a review just make sure you get the slim ones they have a thick version like the chunky stabillo boss ones so its harder to do calligraphy😅

[@izzygalli4791]

I think the colours are on the pen but they’re quite small

[@LucasG745]

👍👌

[@diegogonzalez-bv6uq]

Guys I saw them at targer

[@amigosa8838]

Am I the only one that likes the sound of the marker on the paper?? Idk why!!

[@mavidioneda8269]

omoooo

[@saniyacousan4289]

If you go to target you can buy a whole 16 set try it out

[@EnsignInsights]

I saw that recently! That’s exciting they’re at Target now!

[@saniyacousan4289]

Yeah

[@saniyacousan4289]

Plus I love your vids

[@ackman3981]

Zebra pens are called mildliners for a reason. They are made to be mild (muted) colors in the first place. If you want bold/brighter/etc. colors, then the Zebra ones are not for you.

[@diegogonzalez-bv6uq]

Target

[@amalahmad1306]

In my opinion, i really don’t like these brush pens, they DONT bounce back once it’s frayed( which i know that happens with every brush pen) but these frayed SO fast, even on smooth paper

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! I’m sorry yours frayed so fast! No one wants a frayed brush pen!

[@rhianna3493]

i bought the zebra mildliner pens....now i realise i didnt buy the BRUSH pens 😭

[@blueburry]

They’re so expensive😔😢

[@starrynight6268]

The quality of the pen is good, but the colour is too bland for me. I have 6 if these pens

[@cadetic]

*_*cries in broke_****

[@Wheepupsdimple]

The color arrangement 😭😭😭 one is out of place