Shuttle Art Pastel Brush Pens (56 colours) – Dual tip brush markers with fineliner for colouring, sketching and journaling
Product description
If you’re trying to get more variety out of your colouring or sketching pens, dual-tip markers can be a real time-saver. This Shuttle Art set focuses on pastel shades, and pairs a brush tip with a finer point in the same pen, so you can switch from softer colour blocks to tighter details without swapping tools.
At a glance
The headline here is the 56 pastel colours, plus colour-matching lids to help you keep track of which shade is which. In use, that matters more than it sounds—when you’re colouring a page or doing a quick journal layout, spending less time hunting for the right pen usually makes the whole session feel smoother. The brush side is designed for medium-to-bold strokes depending on how much pressure you apply, while the fineliner tip is aimed at the more controlled, detailed work.
That said, pastel sets can be a slightly different beast than full-spectrum marker collections. If you’re after deep, highly saturated colours for high-contrast effects, pastels may feel a bit limiting. It’s still a practical choice for everyday creative work, but it’s not trying to replace a heavy-hitter set meant for bold, punchy colour.
What matters most for day-to-day results
These pens use water-based ink, and the brand states it’s acid-free and non-toxic, with compliance to ASTM-D4236. That’s the sort of information you’ll want to see if you’re buying for yourself and also want peace of mind around use—especially if you’ll be sharing the set or using it for longer sessions. The ink is also described as bleed-proof, which is relevant if you often work in colouring books or sketchbooks where you don’t want colour to creep through the page.
On the brush behaviour: the set is intended to lay down vibrant colour on paper or a sketchbook. It also claims the felt tip is made from special fibre material that’s wear-resistant and won’t branch out after long use. In other words, it’s built for repeated drawing rather than a one-off novelty.
Key takeaways on the dual tip design
The dual tip is the core idea. With one pen you get two approaches:
- Brush tip for broader, expressive strokes
- Fineliner tip for finer lines and small details
In practice, that can look like colouring a background with the brush side, then switching to the fineliner to add crisp outlines, tiny texture marks, or lettering accents. You can also vary pressure on the brush tip to shift between a more subtle line and a stronger stroke, which is helpful if you’re trying to build a gradient-ish effect without reaching for blending tools.
You should still keep expectations realistic: pastel brush pens can produce lovely soft results, but they won’t behave exactly like dedicated brush calligraphy pens. It’s more about flexible colouring and sketching than professional brush lettering performance.
Tech specs
- Number of colours: 56 pastel colours
- Ink type: water-based
- Ink properties: acid-free, non-toxic, bleed-proof (as stated)
- Compliance: conforms to ASTM-D4236 (as stated)
- Pen features: dual tip (brush tip + fineliner tip)
- Tip construction: felt tip made of special fibre material, wear-resistant and stated not to branch out after long use
Who it suits (and who should skip it)
It makes sense if you want a single set that covers a lot of common creative tasks: colouring books, simple sketching, painting-style sketch accents, calligraphy-style line work, and journaling details. The portable storage case is also a sensible touch for keeping all 56 pens together, particularly if you like taking your tools to the desk, sofa, or a weekend session.
It might not be the best match if you mainly need bold, high-intensity colours or you’re working on very demanding paper where bleed performance can vary. Even with a bleed-proof claim, paper quality and how aggressively you apply ink can still affect outcomes—so it’s worth testing on the specific pages you use.
Care & maintenance
Because the set uses water-based ink, you’ll generally get better results by treating the tips gently. Avoid pressing too hard on the brush side for long stretches, and cap the pens properly when you’re not using them—this helps keep the felt tip from drying out between sessions. If the pens are stored in the case, keeping them organised by the matching colour lids can also reduce mix-ups and prevent you reaching for the wrong shade mid-drawing.
Is it worth it?
Buy it if you’re looking for a pastel-focused dual-tip set that’s geared toward colouring and everyday creative mark-making, with water-based, acid-free, non-toxic ink and a bleed-proof claim. The 56 colours and matching lids are particularly useful if you like variety, and the brush + fineliner combo is a handy shortcut when you want both broad colour and fine line detail.
You may want to skip it if you need deep, highly saturated colours, or if you’re expecting specialist calligraphy performance from a felt brush marker. It’s not perfect for every paper type, and the pastel palette will naturally be more subtle than full-strength colours.
Mini FAQ
Are these pens suitable for adults and children? The ink is stated as non-toxic and conforms to ASTM-D4236, the description says it’s safe for all ages.
Do the pens bleed through paper? They’re described as bleed-proof, though paper can still behave differently depending on thickness and how much ink you apply.
Can you create both thick and thin lines with one pen? Yes—according to the description, the brush tip gives medium or bold strokes via varying pressure, and the fineliner tip is for detailed lines.
Do the colours help you stay organised? The set includes colour-matching lids for each shade, which makes it easier to identify and pick the right pen.