Sailor - Compass Hocoro Dip Brush Pen
Dip into bottled inks for expressive brushwork, then flip to store
Dip pens traditionally demand careful handling and frequent refills. Sailor's Hocoro solves both problems with a brush nib that stores inside its own barrel, protecting delicate bristles between sessions while maintaining their spring and point. The soft synthetic brush responds to pressure variations like natural hair, flowing from hairline strokes to bold sweeps within a single character or gesture. Dip directly into bottled ink, fountain pen formulas, pigmented inks, or specialty colors your regular pens can't handle, and work until the reservoir empties, typically several sentences or a complete sketch element.
The clear barrel doubles as protective storage. Simply reverse the nib and slide it inside when you finish working; bristles stay shaped and ready rather than splaying or collecting dust. This design makes the Hocoro genuinely portable, toss it in a bag with an ink bottle for location work without worrying about damaged tips or dried-out feeds. Calligraphers appreciate the authentic brush dynamics for practice and finished pieces, while illustrators gain access to bottled ink colors without committing to cartridge systems. The set includes one brush nib and barrel; replacement nibs extend the pen's working life indefinitely.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Dip into any bottled ink
- Soft brush nib for expressive strokes
- Tip stores inside barrel for protection
- Includes 1 brush nib, 1 clear barrel
- Replacement nibs available separately
