Felt pen set Staedtler 3001 C6-2 — 6 colours, Fine point, bullet and brush tips

Staedtler 3001 C6-2 is a set of six double-ended felt pens combining a fine tip and a flexible brush tip in each pen. The pens are supplied in a cardboard box and are intended for drawing, sketching, lettering and adding watercolour-like effects on suitable papers. Each pen delivers precise fine lines as well as variable stroke widths from the brush tip, supporting both detail work and expressive strokes.

Advantages

The dual-tip design provides a fine tip for controlled lines and a brush tip for variable-width strokes, reducing the need to switch tools during a project. Line width options cover approx. 0.5–0.8 mm for the fine tip and approx. 1.0–6.0 mm for the brush tip, enabling consistent results across technical details and broader fills. The pens are suitable for watercolour effects on compatible papers and come in six assorted colours that work together for layered sketches and lettering.

Suitable for

• Sketching and quick concept drawings
• Hand lettering and calligraphy practice
• Journal decoration and planners
• Illustration with variable line widths
• Adding watercolour-like washes on suitable paper

When it may not be suitable

This set is not designed as archival or pigment-based technical pens; the ink characteristics are intended for everyday creative use rather than long-term conservation. For heavy wash work or large-area watercolour painting, traditional watercolour brushes and paints will provide stronger pigment saturation and better blending control.

Key specifications

• Number of pens: 6
• Tip configuration: double-ended — fine tip and brush tip
• Fine tip line width: approximately 0.5–0.8 mm
• Brush tip line width: approximately 1.0–6.0 mm
• Colour set: 6 assorted colours
• Packaging: cardboard box

How to use

Use the fine tip for precise outlines, details and lettering; switch to the brush tip for thicker strokes, fills and calligraphic shapes. For watercolour effects, apply a light wash of water to suitable paper and use the brush tip to blend or soften edges. Replace caps after use to prevent drying and store horizontally if possible to maintain ink flow. Test on a scrap of paper to check bleed-through and colour behaviour before working on the final surface.

What to consider before purchase

• Paper type — choose paper suitable for water-based markers to avoid heavy bleed-through
• Intended use — not a pigment-archival solution for conservation work
• Number of colours — set contains six assorted shades, assess if more colours are needed

Usage recommendations

For best results, pair these double-ended pens with medium-to-heavy weight paper (120 gsm or higher) when using water to blend, and keep caps closed between uses. Use the fine tip for detailed line work and the brush tip for variable-width strokes and light washes.