Can KEMYR watercolor pens be used dry?

Yes. KEMYR says to use them dry for bold, marker-like color, or blend with water for soft washes and gradients.

Colorless water brush pens for blending, softening edges and mixing colors. The set includes 3.

Are KEMYR watercolor pens washable?

KEMYR says the water-based ink rinses off skin and most washable fabrics with clean water.

How wide is the KEMYR brush tip?

It draws about 1 mm lines held upright and strokes up to 7 mm when tilted to 45 degrees.

What paper should I use with watercolor brush pens?

KEMYR recommends watercolor or mixed media paper for the best results with water.

Are KEMYR pens non-toxic?

Yes. The ink is described as water based, non-toxic and acid-free, with safety information in the MSDS.

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KEMYR 72 Watercolor Brush Pens

A set of 72 water-based watercolor brush pens with a flexible 1 to 7 mm tip, plus 3 colorless aquapens for blending, in a plastic storage case.

Best for: Beginners who want 72 ready colors that cut down on mixing

Colors: 72
Tip: Flexible, 1 to 7 mm
Extras: 3 aquapens
Ink: Water based, acid-free

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Buy it if

You want 72 colors, which KEMYR says reduces the need for frequent mixing
You want one tip that does both 1 mm lines and 7 mm strokes
You want blending pens and a storage case in the box

Skip it if

You want even more colors. The ARTEZA Real Brush Pens come in 96
You only have thin paper for wet work. KEMYR recommends watercolor or mixed-media paper for best results

What the KEMYR 72 Watercolor Brush Pens is

The KEMYR Watercolor Brush Pens are a 72-color set of water-based markers with a flexible fiber brush tip, plus 3 colorless aquapens for blending, all in a plastic storage case. Use them dry for bold, marker-like color, or add water to turn strokes into soft washes and gradients.

The tip is the main selling point. Held upright, it draws a precise 1 mm line for outlines and details. Tilted to about 45 degrees, it lays down strokes up to 7 mm wide for coloring, shading and backgrounds. KEMYR says the upgraded elastic tip rebounds quickly and resists splitting.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

72 colors
KEMYR says the wide palette reduces the need for frequent mixing and makes it easier to find shades for illustrations, landscapes, lettering and coloring.
1 to 7 mm flexible brush tip
Hold the pen upright for 1 mm lines, or tilt it to 45 degrees for broad strokes up to 7 mm. The elastic fiber tip rebounds quickly and resists splitting.
3 aquapens for blending
The colorless blending pens use water to soften edges, mix colors, adjust intensity and create smooth transitions.
Dry and wet effects
The water-soluble ink gives bold color straight from the pen, or soft washes and layered watercolor effects with water.
Non-toxic, acid-free and washable
KEMYR says the water-based ink is non-toxic and acid-free, with safety information in the MSDS, and rinses off skin and most washable fabrics with clean water.
Storage case with tight caps
Each pen fits securely in the included plastic case, and the caps are designed to fit tightly to help keep the ink from drying out.