Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Set 18-Count Secondary Colors

The Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Set (18 pieces) – Secondary Colours is a creative dual-tip marker set (a fine tip + a flexible brush tip), compiled in a carefully chosen collection of secondary colours. This set is perfect for illustrations, hand lettering, watercolour-like effects, and mixed-media applications.

What can you do with it?

• Detail work and expressive lines: use the fine tip for precise lines or text, and the brush tip for broad strokes and smooth transitions.
  
• Colour enrichment: the secondary colours allow you to add subtle shades, transitional tones, or accent colours to illustrations.
  
• Watercolour or blending techniques: the ink is water-based and blendable, which allows for wash effects, fading, or mixing between colours.
  
• Ideal for cards, journaling, scrapbooking, figure illustrations, comics/strips, or illustrative work that requires a richer colour palette.

Structure & characteristics

• Number of pieces: 18 pens in this set.

Tip configuration:

• Fine tip: line width approximately 0.8 mm.
  
• Brush tip: flexible brush shape, line width varies depending on pressure up to approximately 10 mm.
  
• Ink type: Water-based, odourless, non-toxic, and acid-free. The colours are not lightfast (exposure can cause discolouration).

Colours in this set (Secondary Colours): N15 (Black) • 090 Lemon Cream • 126 Light Olive • 243 Mint • 452 Process Blue • 493 Reflex Blue • 533 Peacock Blue • 623 Purple Sage • 673 Orchid • 723 Pink • 725 Rhodamine Red • 873 Coral • 885 Warm Red • 912 Pale Cherry • 946 Gold Ochre • 990 Light Sand • 991 Light Ochre • 992 Sand.

• Suitable surfaces: Illustration paper or watercolour paper of sufficient thickness/stiffness; a smoother surface and less porous paper provides better results.
  
• Sizes & weight: Manufacturer specifications do not provide specific pen length or weight for this model; a similar model states a length of approximately 190 mm, diameter of approximately 10-12 mm per pen.

Usage tips

• Shake each pen well before use and briefly press the tip onto a test sheet to start the ink flow.
  
• For broad strokes: use the brush tip with light pressure; for fine details: use the fine tip.
  
• For blending or watercolour effects: first apply a base colour, then immediately add a second colour or use a water brush to spread/fade the colour.
  
• Store the pens horizontally or with the cap tightly closed to prevent drying out.
  
• Use paper of sufficient quality: thin or very porous paper can lead to bleeding or buckling — preferably use illustration or watercolour paper.

Why choose this item?

• The combination of fine tip & brush tip ensures flexibility: you can work precisely as well as colour expressively.
  
• With the secondary colours, you have access to shades and less ‘primary’ tones — suitable for richer illustrations or design work.
  
• The water-based ink allows for mixing and watercolour-like effects, offering versatility in hand lettering, illustrations, or mixed media.
  
• Part of the acclaimed ABT series from Tombow — a reliable brand for creatives who expect quality.