Our Watercolor Brush Pens — Chalkola 28-Pack & 58-Pack
The full Chalkola watercolor brush pen range — 28-color starter set with 2 water brushes and a 300gsm pad, plus the expanded 58-color set for more tonal range. AP-safe, non-toxic, washable. Trusted by 2,074+ Amazon reviewers.
The Chalkola watercolor brush pen lineup
Say hello to Chalkola's watercolor brush pens. Our premium real-brush-tip watercolor markers come in two set sizes — a 28-color starter and an expanded 58-color set. Every SKU uses the same AP-safe non-toxic water-based pigment ink, flexible nylon brush tip, and washable formula. Trusted by 4,148+ Amazon reviewers at 4.7★ average.
Both sets:
- Real-brush flexible nylon tips — durable fibers that hold their point through months of daily use.
- Water-based pigment ink — reactivates with a water brush for on-paper blending.
- AP-safe, non-toxic, odorless, washable — certified by the Art & Creative Materials Institute.
- Vibrant color from first stroke — no warm-up taps or priming required.
- Works for lettering + calligraphy + illustration + journaling — one versatile kit covers all four use cases.
The 28-pack is the bestseller and the better choice for most first-time buyers — it includes 2 water brushes and a 15-sheet 300gsm pad, so it's a complete kit. The 58-pack adds more colors for artists who want finer tonal gradation, and it's the natural upgrade once you've learned your way around the 28.
What makes Chalkola watercolor brush pens different
- Real-brush nylon tips — not a marker-felt nib disguised as a brush. Flexible nylon hair that fans out under pressure for true thin-to-thick strokes.
- AP-safe non-toxic ink — certified by the Art & Creative Materials Institute. Safe for kids 3+, classrooms, and closed-room studio use.
- Washable formula — ink cleans off skin and most fabrics with soap and water. Peace of mind for parents and teachers.
- Odorless water-based pigment — no alcohol sting, no headaches during long sessions.
- Vibrant blendable color — rich pigment load that holds vibrancy across multiple water-blend passes.
- Durable tip construction — each nib is designed to outlast the ink chamber. You'll run out of ink before the tip frays.
- Multi-use — designed for painting, lettering, calligraphy, bullet journaling, greeting cards, adult coloring books, and kid-friendly art projects.
- Trusted by 2,000+ Amazon reviewers at 4.7★ average — feedback from letterers, journalers, illustrators, parents, and teachers.
Which set is right for you?
Two decision questions:
1. Are you starting out, or expanding an existing kit?
- Starting out: get the 28-pack. It ships with everything you need — 28 colors + 2 water brushes + a 15-sheet 300gsm watercolor pad. You can paint the day the box arrives.
- Expanding or upgrading: consider the 58-pack for more tonal range, especially if you do landscape, portrait, or botanical work where subtle color gradations matter.
2. What's your primary use?
- Lettering + calligraphy focus: 28-pack is plenty. You rarely need more than 10 colors in a lettering piece.
- Bullet journaling / sketchbook: 28-pack is plenty.
- Illustration + complex painting: 58-pack gives you the tonal stepping room you'll want for shading and gradients.
- Kids' projects / teaching: 28-pack. Easier to manage; less overwhelming. Both sets are equally AP-safe and washable.
- Gifting: 28-pack. The full kit (pens + water brushes + pad) makes a complete, visually appealing gift.
Both sets can be bought together if you want the complete color library plus the starter accessories.
Shop our watercolor brush pens on Amazon
Chalkola 28-Color Watercolor Brush Pens — Lettering, Calligraphy & Painting Set
- 28 vibrant colors with flexible brush tips — rich water-based pigment inks and fine nylon brush tips. Easy for adults or as watercolor markers for kids 5+.
- 15-sheet 200lb / 300gsm watercolor pad included (5.8" x 8.3") — acid-free, fine textured paper tested for Chalkola brush-pen pigment load. Start painting the day the box arrives.
- 2 water brushes for blending — one flat tip + one round tip. Fill the barrel with water and you have a fully portable mini-palette for layering and gradient work.
- Non-toxic, odorless, washable ink — AP-safe for kids, classrooms, and closed studio spaces. Cleans off skin and most fabrics with soap and water.
- Real-brush nylon tips — durable nylon hair that holds its point through months of daily use. Tapered tip produces 1 mm thin lines up to 6 mm wide strokes from a single pen.
Chalkola 58-Color Watercolor Brush Pens — Expanded Set for Lettering & Journaling
- Larger 58-color set available on Amazon — the expanded range adds subtle tonal variations plus additional earth tones and jewel shades for illustrators and journal creators.
- Same real-brush nylon tips as the 28-pack — flexible, point-holding, durable. Works for both fine line lettering and wide wash-style painting from a single pen.
- Non-toxic water-based pigment — AP-safe ink, washable, odorless. Ideal for bullet journalers, coloring-book enthusiasts, and lettering hobbyists working at a kitchen table.
- Greater tonal depth for advanced work — the 58-color spread gives you analogous color jumps small enough for shading skin tones, floral gradients, and landscape work without heavy water dilution.
- Available direct from our Amazon store — see the Amazon PDP for current pricing and stock. Ships free on Prime in the US.
Brush and paint away — see what's possible
Now that you know what's in the box, here are the creative projects our customers use these pens for — to give you ideas for your own.
- Brush lettering and modern calligraphy — the most common use. Wedding calligraphers, greeting-card designers, and Instagram letterers all use watercolor brush pens for the pressure-sensitive flex tip + color blending. See our lettering guide.
- Bullet journaling + weekly planning spreads — soft watercolor washes for month banners, headers, mood trackers. Vibrant but not overwhelming.
- Loose illustration + botanical sketching — flowers, leaves, landscapes, travel sketchbook pages. The water brush makes quick wash fills easy. See our techniques guide.
- Homemade greeting cards + wedding invitations — birthdays, holidays, save-the-dates. The AP-safe washable ink means no accidents ruin a finished piece.
- Adult coloring books + printable coloring pages — the flexible tip handles detailed line work without going outside the lines.
- Kids' art projects + classroom painting — teachers use Chalkola for mess-free classroom watercolor lessons. No spills, no tube cleanup, no ruined clothes.
- DIY wall art + photo journal pages — combined with fineliner pens for ink-and-wash illustration. A whole genre of art work.
Interested in other art materials and mediums? Our Art Creators' Hub contains tips, techniques, and guides for artists of all ages. You can also check out our blog for more tutorials and craft ideas. Don't forget to tag us in your projects — we love seeing your artwork!
The Chalkola watercolor brush pen guarantee
- AP Non-Toxic certified on every SKU — safe for kids 3+, classrooms, and closed rooms.
- Washable ink — cleans off skin and most fabrics with soap and water.
- Real-brush nylon tips designed to outlast the ink chamber.
- 4.7★ Amazon rating across 2,000+ verified reviews.
- Ships free on Amazon Prime in the US.
- Stable, reorderable SKUs — no surprise discontinuations. Buy confidently for classrooms, studios, and ongoing gifting.
Need help choosing? See our what are watercolor brush pens pillar guide or brush pens vs traditional watercolor for a full breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best watercolor brush pens?
The best watercolor brush pens combine real-brush nylon tips, AP-safe non-toxic ink, vibrant color, and good value. Chalkola's 28-color set is a bestseller at $18.95 with 4.7★ across 2,074 Amazon reviews, including 2 water brushes and a 15-sheet 300gsm pad. The 58-color expanded set is the upgrade for more tonal range.
Which Chalkola watercolor brush pen set should I buy?
For first-time buyers: the 28-color set ($18.95) — it includes 2 water brushes and a 15-sheet 300gsm watercolor pad, so it's a complete starter kit. For artists who already have water brushes and paper and want more colors: the 58-color expanded set gives finer tonal range for illustration and portrait work.
Are Chalkola watercolor brush pens non-toxic?
Yes. All Chalkola watercolor brush pens are AP-safe certified by the Art & Creative Materials Institute. The ink is non-toxic, odorless, water-based, and washable — tested safe for children ages 3+ and for use in classrooms and closed studios. Look for the AP seal on the box.
How many colors come in the Chalkola watercolor brush pen set?
Two options. The 28-color starter set has 28 vibrant colors plus 2 water brushes (one flat-tip, one round-tip) plus a 15-sheet 300gsm watercolor pad. The 58-color expanded set has 58 brush pens with additional tonal variations — more earth tones, jewel shades, and analogous color steps.
What's the best paper for Chalkola watercolor brush pens?
200lb / 300gsm cold-press acid-free watercolor paper. This is exactly what ships with the Chalkola 28-pack — 15 sheets of 5.8" x 8.3" fine-textured acid-free pad, pH-neutral, optimized for Chalkola brush pen pigment flow. For continued use, pick up a 9" x 12" 300gsm pad from any art retailer.
Can adults and kids both use Chalkola watercolor brush pens?
Yes. The AP-safe non-toxic formula is certified safe for children ages 3+, but the flexible real-brush nylon tip + 28 or 58 color range makes the pens versatile enough for adult brush lettering, calligraphy, and fine illustration. The same product serves families, classrooms, and professional letterers.