Zebra Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based Japanese writing instrument manufacturer with roots going back to 1897, when founder Tokumatsu Ishikawa developed Japan's first domestically produced steel pen nib. The company has been a steady presence in Japanese stationery ever since, producing tools that feel quietly essential rather than flashy. The WFT5 sits firmly in that tradition: a double-ended brush pen designed for everyday use, journaling, hand lettering, and the kind of careful mark-making that rewards a bit of practice.
The WFT5 gives you two felt brush tips in one pen, a medium and a super fine, so you can move between line weights without reaching for a second tool. The ink is a deep black, and both tips respond to pressure, giving you varying line widths depending on how lightly or firmly you write. The ink is pigment-based and waterproof, which makes it compatible with watercolour washes and wet media without feathering or bleeding. The felt tips are firm enough to give you control but have enough flex to reward expressive strokes.
A reliable starter brush pen for those new to hand lettering, and a dependable everyday tool for those who have already worn out a few. The WFT5 is the kind of pen that disappears into a practice routine.
Material: Pigment-based waterproof ink, felt tip
Tips: Medium / Super Fine (double-ended)
Ink Colour: Black
Country of Origin: Japan
