STAEDTLER Pigment Brush Pen 371 — Design Journey Lake Colours
4 brush pensPigment inkWaterproof97% recycled body
The STAEDTLER 371 BK4-2 is a set of four pigment brush pens from the Design Journey line in the Lake Colours palette — brush-tip markers with premium water-based pigment ink for hand lettering, illustration, shading and colouring, where you want lines that go from thin to bold with pen pressure.
STAEDTLER describes the 371 ink as pigmented, permanent and waterproof once dry, with high lightfastness, fast drying and no ghosting or bleeding on most surfaces. The pen body is polypropylene made from 97% recycled plastic. The four colours are matched by STAEDTLER as a palette, so they work together on the same page.
Before you order: This is the Lake Colours set (371 BK4-2). The Forest Colours set (371 BK4-3) looks identical on the outside but contains a different palette — check the set name before ordering.
What's in the Box
- 4 × STAEDTLER pigment brush pen 371 in coordinated Lake Colours shades
- Retail pack (Design Journey)
What It Means in Practice
- Light pressure gives a fine hairline, more pressure opens the brush for broad strokes — the classic modern-calligraphy effect.
- Pigment ink resists fading, so lettering and drawings you put on display keep their colour longer than with dye-based markers.
- Waterproof once dry: you can draw the line work and colour over it with watercolour without the outlines running.
- Fast drying helps left-handed users avoid smudging.
What Will Not Work
- It is not a fineliner — for constant thin technical lines use a fineliner such as STAEDTLER pigment liner.
- Once dry the ink cannot be blended or lifted with water; it is not a water-brush or watercolour marker.
- The ink is permanent — it will not wash out of clothes or fabric.
- The set contains only these 4 shades; other colours of the 371 range are sold in other sets.
Key Features
Brush tip
Variable line width from fine to bold, controlled by pressure.
Pigment ink
Water-based, brilliant, lightfast and waterproof once dry.
Clean results
No ghosting or bleeding through on most papers, per STAEDTLER.
Recycled body
Polypropylene barrel made with 97% recycled plastic.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
371 BK4-2 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4007817102442 |
| Brand |
STAEDTLER |
| Series |
Pigment brush pen 371 · Design Journey |
| Writing |
| Type |
Brush pen |
| Tip |
Brush, variable line width |
| Ink |
Water-based pigment ink, permanent, waterproof when dry |
| Lightfastness |
High (per STAEDTLER) |
| Colours |
4 coordinated Lake Colours shades |
| Body |
| Material |
Polypropylene (PP), 97% recycled plastic |
| Pack |
Set of 4 pens |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
STAEDTLER does not publish a separate warranty term for this item — statutory rights apply and claims are handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which paper should I use?
Smooth paper (marker or laser paper) protects the brush tip and gives the cleanest strokes; rough watercolour paper wears brush tips faster.
Can I combine it with watercolour?
Yes — let the ink dry and it becomes waterproof, so you can paint over the lines.
Are the colours the same as in the other Design Journey sets?
No — each Design Journey set has its own palette. The Forest Colours set (371 BK4-3) complements this one without repeating it.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
For lettering and journaling, a pigment brush pen is the better buy than a dye-based one: colours stay put when you add watercolour and fade far less on display. The four-colour Design Journey sets are a good way to start with a matched palette. Find more pens and paper in our
stationery range.
✓ Buy it if you do hand lettering, sketching or colouring and want waterproof, lightfast brush pens in a matched Lake Colours palette.
✕ Skip it if you need fine constant lines, washable ink for children, or a water-blendable marker.
→ Also consider The Forest Colours set (371 BK4-3) to extend your palette.
Need a specific colour, a quantity for the whole office or matching refills? Send us the code and we will check it for you before you order.