{"product_id":"sketchbox-signature-ink-brush-black","title":"SketchBox Signature Ink Brush – Black | Water-Based Brush Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom expressive brushstrokes to delicate ink washes, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSketchBox Signature Ink Brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the flexibility of traditional brush painting into a convenient, portable format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with an experienced ink brush manufacturer, this water-based brush pen is designed for artists who want the freedom to move between bold black linework, controlled details, and fluid tonal effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike waterproof ink pens, the water-based formula allows artists to manipulate the ink with water, creating softer edges, graduated tones, and expressive 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