Hey Tombow fans, Katie here! Did you know that the Dual Brush Pen has been around for 40 years?!? Yep, For 40 years, Tombow’s Dual Brush Pens have been the gold standard for artists and crafters because of their limitless creative possibilities!
So in honor of their 40th anniversary, I wanted to share some of the fun facts about the Dual Brush Pen History!
The History of the Dual Brush Pen:
The Brush Pen concept originated in the 1970’s from fountain pens
Tombow developed a nylon nib to enhance ink consistency in the early 1980’s
The Dual Brush Pen concept started as a “soft lettering pen”
In 1984, the AB-T was launched with 72 colors and later expanded, with the current color range of 108 colors
The Dual Brush Pen was widely adopted by artists and creators, expanding beyond the original concept of a lettering pen
AB-T stands for “Art Brush Twin”
Originally, the AB-T was planned with a single tip and the product name might have been AB-S (Art Brush Single)
Each color did not have a name when launched, instead being identified only by the 3-digit color code
The 3-digit color code represents color hue and tone – the first two digits represent color hue and the last digit color tone
The Colorless Blender is sometimes mistaken for an empty pen with no ink, but it actually contains colorless ink.
When creating my Dual Brush Pen infographic, I used the Limited-Edition Dual Brush Pen 40th Anniversary 10-Pack, Confetti! I love the vibrant colors included in this set, they’re so much fun and perfect for celebrations! These sets are super limited, so grab yours here!
I hope you enjoyed learning a few fun facts about the Dual Brush Pen!
Make sure to share your Dual Brush Pen creations with us by posting your artwork using #TombowUSA #Tombow40Years and tagging @tombowusa on instagram!