Ohuhu 36 Colours Dual Tips Colouring Pens (Maui Series) with Brush Tip & Fineliner
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What these pens are for
If you like colouring, lettering, or sketching but don’t want a separate tool for every job, Ohuhu’s 36 Colours Dual Tips pens are built around one idea: one marker does both. Each pen pairs a soft brush tip for filling, shading and blending with a finer tip for drawing outlines and details.
On paper, this is the sort of set that fits creative evenings, journalling, card-making and book pages where you want consistent results without juggling multiple pens. The water-based ink is described as quick-drying and non-toxic, and the brand positions it as suitable for adults, hobbyists and professionals.
Still, it’s worth keeping expectations realistic: “dual tips” usually means you get convenience more than specialist-grade performance for every technique. If you’re chasing ultra-precise linework like dedicated fineliners, you may find you want to add a separate pen later—though these can cover plenty of everyday calligraphy and illustration needs.
The essentials: dual tips in one pen
The brush side is designed for broader strokes (described as 1–2 mm) so you can colour in, shade and mix colours on the page. The finer side (described as 0.4 mm) is there for crisp outlines, lettering strokes and the smaller lines that make sketches look finished.
What matters day to day is how naturally the two sides work together. You can, for example: - colour a section with the brush tip, - blend nearby tones, - then switch to the fine tip to tighten edges, add lettering details or bring definition back.
That “switching without changing tools” is the main reason sets like this can feel more practical than buying separate colouring markers and fineliners.
What stands out in use
A few practical things come through in the description.
First, the set is aimed at blending and dimension. With 36 colours and an emphasis on mixing “beautifully”, it suggests the palette is meant to be usable in layers rather than just for flat fills.
Second, there’s a focus on handling: the ink is water-based and described as safe (non-toxic, acid-free) and the pens are marketed as quick-drying with reduced risk of smudging when you work across different colours.
Third, the tips are said to be made from high-quality fibre and resistant to wear, and described as not easily bent. That’s the sort of detail you notice over time—especially if you’re using them regularly in journalling or for lots of shading and back-and-forth colour work.
Worth noting, though: different paper types behave differently with water-based inks. If you use very thin paper, you may still see feathering or bleed—so it’s sensible to test on your usual journal pages first.
Key takeaways on organisation and colour picking
The pens come with a case to help keep them organised, rather than ending up loose in a drawer. The case is described as practical and designed to hold the markers ready for when inspiration hits.
There are also colour-coded caps, which sounds minor until you’re mid-session and trying to find a specific shade quickly. For calligraphy and colouring work, being able to grab the right colour without second-guessing is genuinely helpful.
Who it suits (and when to skip it)
It makes sense if you want a single set for colouring, shading, blending and basic lettering, and you’re working on projects like: - calligraphy-style lettering and practice sheets, - sketching and illustration details, - colouring journals and art journalling, - greeting cards, stamping-style projects, or colouring books.
It might not be the best match if you already have a well-used collection of specialist fineliners and you mostly need one thing: either extremely fine lines, or only broad colouring fills. In that case, a dual-tip set can feel a little like compromise, even if it’s a convenient one.
Also consider whether 36 colours is more than you need. If you mostly work with a narrow palette, a smaller set could be more economical and easier to manage.
Tech specs
- Name: Ohuhu 36 Colours Dual Tips Colouring Pens
- Type: Dual-tip brush markers with fineliner
- Format: Set of 36 colours
- Tip size (brush): 1–2 mm
- Tip size (fine): 0.4 mm
- Ink type: Water-based
- Ink properties (as described): acid-free, non-toxic, quick-drying
- Finish/use: colouring, shading, blending, drawing outlines and details
- Colour organisation: colour-coded caps, includes a storage case
- Series: Maui Series
Is it worth it?
A solid pick if you want one marker set that can move from coloured backgrounds to readable outlines without swapping tools, and you’ll actually use a range of colours for blending and dimension. The water-based, acid-free and non-toxic positioning is also a reassuring angle for regular creative use.
You may want to skip it if your main goal is very technical, specialist-level line precision, or if you know you’ll only ever use a handful of shades. And since the behaviour of water-based ink depends on paper, it’s sensible to check your own journal or sketchbook pages before committing to a full project.
Mini FAQ
Can these pens be used for calligraphy and sketching?
Yes, the set is described as suitable for drawing, illustration, calligraphy, and sketching—thanks to the brush tip for thicker strokes and shading, plus the fine tip for outlines and detail.
Do they mix colours well?
The description claims the colours blend “beautifully” to add dimension, so if blending is part of your workflow, this is built around that.
Are they quick-drying and do they smudge?
They’re described as safe to use and quick-drying, with an emphasis on not worrying about stains when using and mixing different colours.
Are they safe to use?
The ink is described as water-based, acid-free and non-toxic, with positioning that it’s ideal for adults, hobbyists and professionals.
Do they come organised?
Yes, there’s an included case and the caps are described as colour-coded to help you pick the right shade quickly.