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Say hello to the Zebra WF1, an almost-large Japanese brush pen. The very best lettering pens in the world are made in Japan, and now there are four new acquaintances in the shop. Here you will find the second smallest nib.
The Zebra WF1 has a fairly small nib, slightly larger than the WFSS4, which because it creates narrower line widths, but also because it makes it much easier to get those really crisp clear but super narrow lines. The nib is a little smaller and slightly harder than Zebra WF3 (medium). Imagine a mix between Pentel Sign Brush and Stabilo 68 Brush. The feel of the Pen is most reminiscent of the latter, I think (a brush pen that has gotten undeservedly little credit). The WF1 has a slightly more flexible and larger nib than Pentel’s ditto, which gives wider lines, but also a much easier and steadier writing experience than if you use larger nibs. Somehow, Zebra has found the sweet spot there, between easy-to-handle nib and solid lines. Incredibly impressive.
As with most brush pens, it works best on smooth and kind paper. Not only will you get better results, but you’ll also save a lot on the nib by dragging it across smooth and soft quality paper. If you use the felt tips of brush pens on ordinary printer paper, for example, the tips will soon become “fuzzy” and lose their ability to make thin lines. Then you get much clumsier letters with significantly less difference and dynamics in line width. Good paper makes all the difference. I particularly recommend Letteringblock A4, mixed where you can let your Zebra loose on both smooth and coated paper to see which you like best.
Zebra’s brush pens feel very REAL, not like some somewhat hastily produced pens that some companies create just because they realized that they can make money selling brush pens, which often gives a slightly plastic result with a quality that is not up to par. These “fast-produced” pens can certainly be great first pens because they are often cheaper and available in many different colors, which of course attracts many, think text Bic Intensity or Staedtler double-ended water color brush pens. With Zebra’s Pens, it’s just the opposite. There is FEELING, reverence for the craft and an uncompromising attitude that I like very much. Everyone must have at least one Zebra pen if you ask me.
WF1 has waterproof and archival paint, just like UniPin Fine Line Brush. A big difference from other brush pens, which are usually water-soluble. It is often described as “deep black”, but I oppose it a bit. I think the color is aaaaaany softer black, a little bit softer than others, which is very appealing.
As with all brush pens, you can determine how wide the lines the Pen creates by varying how hard you press it against the paper. Use really good paper to make the felt tips hold their shape for as long as possible.
The Zebra series WF (sexy names, it must be said) is available in three more variants with different colors of the sleeve:
