Felt Pen Staedtler 3001 C6-5, set of 6 colours, fine point, bullet & brush tips

Staedtler 3001 C6-5 felt pen set contains six colours with a fine point and a combined bullet and brush tip, designed for precise lines and variable stroke widths. The dual-tip design offers a fine tip for accurate detailing and a flexible brush tip for broader strokes and brush-style effects. This set is suitable for sketching, hand lettering, note-taking and mixed-media illustrations where both fine lines and expressive strokes are required.

Advantages

The dual-tip construction provides two functional tools in one pen: a fine bullet tip for controlled, consistent lines and a brush tip that adapts to pressure for varying stroke widths. The indicated line widths (brush approx. 1.0–6.0 mm; fine tip approx. 0.5–0.8 mm) make these pens versatile for tasks that need both precision and expressive marks. The ink performs well on common drawing and mixed-media papers and can be used to produce watercolour-like effects when combined with water on suitable paper.

Suitable for

• Detailed sketching and technical note-taking using the fine tip
• Hand lettering and calligraphy-style strokes with the brush tip
• Mixed-media illustrations combining precise outlines and broader fills
• Quick colour accents and colouring in small areas
• Creating watercolour effects on appropriate watercolour or mixed-media paper

When it may not be suitable

This felt pen set may not be suitable for large-format filling or solid colour coverage where marker-type broad tips are required; the brush tip, while flexible, is intended for strokes rather than heavy area fills. It may also not be the best choice for archival work if pigment permanence and lightfastness specifications are required—check material specifications for long-term colour stability.

Key specifications

• Number of colours: 6
• Tip types: bullet tip and brush tip (dual-tip)
• Fine tip line width: approx. 0.5–0.8 mm
• Brush tip line width: approx. 1.0–6.0 mm depending on pressure
• Suitable surfaces: drawing paper, mixed-media paper, and appropriate watercolour paper for water effects

How to use

Select the tip suited to your task: use the fine bullet tip for precise outlines, detailed drawing and writing; use the brush tip for broad strokes, calligraphic lines and expressive fills. For watercolour effects, apply ink with the brush tip onto suitable paper and blend using a damp brush while the ink is still wet. Store pens horizontally when not in use to maintain even ink distribution between tips and replace caps after use to prevent drying.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended use: precision drawing and hand lettering versus large-area colouring
• Paper type: choose suitable drawing or watercolour-capable paper for blending effects
• Lightfastness and permanence requirements for archival projects
• Preference for tip flexibility: brush tip adapts to pressure and angle

Usage recommendations

For best results combine the fine tip for outlines and detail with the brush tip for fills and expressive strokes; test ink behaviour on your chosen paper before committing to a final piece.