Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Fude, Black Pigmented India Ink, 1 Pen 167895

Artists, illustrators, and calligraphers reach for the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Fude when they need a brush-tip pen that delivers deep, permanent black lines. The flexible Fude nib responds to pressure, creating strokes from fine hairlines to broad swaths, making it ideal for sketching, drawing, lettering, and manga work. The pigmented India ink is waterproof and smudge-proof once dry, so you can layer washes or markers over your lines without fear of bleeding.

Key specifications

• Ink colour: Black (199)
• Ink type: Pigmented India ink
• Nib type: Fude (brush tip)
• Line width: Variable
• Lightfastness: High
• Waterproof: Yes (after drying)
• Smudge-proof: Yes (after drying)
• Permanent: Yes
• Odour: Odourless
• Acid-free: Yes
• pH neutral: Yes
• Tip material: Synthetic fiber
• Quantity: 1 pen

Why choose it

The PITT Artist Pen Fude combines the convenience of a pen with the expressiveness of a brush. The high-quality pigmented ink is lightfast and archival, ensuring your artwork retains its intensity over time. The pen is ready to use immediately—no dipping, no mess—and the cap seals tightly to prevent drying out.

Ideal use cases

• Sketching and drawing
• Hand lettering and calligraphy
• Illustration and comics
• Mixed media over watercolour or marker

Good to know

The Fude nib is designed for dynamic line variation; press lightly for thin lines, apply more pressure for broader strokes. The ink dries quickly and becomes permanent, but allow a few moments before adding wet media on top. Suitable for a wide range of papers and surfaces.