One pen. No color choices. No perfectionism. Just twenty minutes of quiet for a mind that never stops. One color coloring books for everyone.
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Coloring Pens for Adults
Coloring pens for adults, made for our 160gsm paper: dual tip brush pens with rich black ink. A brush side for the big shapes, a fine tip for the edges.
See the pens
3 Dual Tip Brush Pens, black ink
One set for the nightstand. A good first pack.
$9.95
Choose your set
Most popular6 Dual Tip Brush Pens, black ink
Enough ink for a whole book.
$12.95
Choose your set
Best value12 Dual Tip Brush Pens, black ink
For the desk, the bag and the sofa.
$14.95
Choose your set
New6 Dual Tip Brush Pens - Metallic Gold Ink, black ink
$15.90$18.95
New6 Dual Tip Brush Pens - Metallic Silver Ink, black ink
$15.90$18.95
Up close
The pens, on the paper
Why these pens
Built for calm, not for art class
Two tips, one penBrush side for bold shapes, fine tip for edges.
Ink that stays on the pageWater-based, tested on our 160gsm paper.
One within reachNightstand, desk drawer, bag. Sets of 3, 6 or 12.
Reviews
What readers say
Trustpilot4.8/5 · Excellent
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Love love love this book
"It stops me from endlessly scrolling on my phone, I can just chill and forget about everything."
Roo · Verified★★★★★
The best colouring book ever
"I have tried several others with colours and given up but I am already halfway through this one."
Julie M. · Verified★★★★★
I love making no decisions!
"Just use black, colour the places indicated! The result is a professional looking print. Very relaxing."
Debbie · Verified★★★★★
These books are amazing
"Such great quality, thick paper, and lovely illustrations! My mind has never felt so calm, my nightly ritual."
Bianca R. · Verified★★★★★
It's perfect
"From the feel of the paper to the spiral binding. I take it literally everywhere!"
Victoria · Verified★★★★★
Problem solved
"One colour for everything solves the what colour problem I always had before. So calming for my AuDHD brain."
Karen · VerifiedPick your book
Something to fill
"Keep one pen where you sit in the evening. That's usually all it takes to start."
Caroline, founderGood to know
Frequently asked questions
What are the best coloring pens for adults?
For bold adult coloring books, a dual tip brush pen with water-based ink is the easiest choice: the brush end fills large shapes quickly and the fine end handles edges. For very detailed books, fineliners or colored pencils suit the small sections better.
Do these coloring pens bleed through the paper?
Not on our 160gsm paper, which they were tested on. On thin paper (under about 120gsm) any marker can show on the back, so test on a back page first and keep a spare sheet behind the page.
Are brush pens better than alcohol markers for coloring books?
For most coloring books, yes. Alcohol markers blend beautifully but soak through almost any book paper. Water-based brush pens stay on the surface, so the page behind stays clean.
How long does one pen last?
It depends on how much you fill. Large solid shapes use more ink than outlines. Many readers keep one pen open on the go and a spare in the drawer, which is why the 6 and 12 sets exist.
Do you ship colouring pens to the UK, Australia and Canada?
Yes. The pens ship worldwide with the books, and shipping is free.
The full guide
Coloring pens for adults, made for one job
Most coloring pens are built for art projects. Ours are built for calm: dual tip brush pens with rich black water-based ink, made for one-color coloring on thick 160gsm paper. The soft brush side fills bold shapes in smooth strokes; the fine tip catches the edges. No palette to choose from, no bleed-through to ruin the next page, just one good pen and a quiet moment.
If you've searched for markers for adult coloring books that don't ghost or bleed, this is the answer we built after testing our paper with everything we could find: water-based ink that stays saturated on the page and doesn't soak through 160gsm. Pens and paper designed together, not bought separately and hoped for.
What makes a good coloring pen for adults
The tip. A brush tip covers large areas without streaks; a fine tip gives you clean edges. A dual tip pen gives you both without switching pens.
The ink. Water-based ink sits on the surface of the paper. Alcohol ink sinks in, which is why it blends so well and bleeds so easily.
The paper it meets. The same pen behaves differently on 90gsm and on 160gsm. Check the weight of your book before you choose; I explain why in water-based markers vs alcohol markers.
Brush pens, fineliners or alcohol markers?
| Pen | Best for | On thin paper |
|---|---|---|
| Dual tip brush pen | Bold designs, large shapes | Test first |
| Fineliner | Small sections, detailed books | Usually fine |
| Alcohol marker | Blending, single-sided books | Bleeds through |
For a wider comparison, see the best pens for adult coloring books, and for technique, how to use brush pens.
Which set to choose
3 pens ($9.95): one for the nightstand, a good first pack. 6 pens ($12.95): enough ink for a whole book, our most popular set. 12 pens ($14.95): for the desk, the bag and the sofa, or for sharing. Readers tell us a favorite pen within reach is what keeps the evening ritual alive (57% of orders include them, and they're the most re-ordered item we make).
Colouring pens for adults in the UK, Australia and Canada
Whether you call them coloring pens or colouring pens, they're the same pens, shipped free worldwide with the books. They're made for our One Color Coloring Books, and they work on any colouring book with paper heavy enough for markers. Buying a book too? See our coloring kits for adults.
