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Tombow Marks 40 Years of the Dual Brush Pen with a Month-Long Creative Celebration

Featuring Exclusive Releases, Giveaways, Workshops, and Special Promotions

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September 3, 2024 

ATLANTA – "As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dual Brush Pen, we reflect on its rich history and the countless artists who have used it to bring their creative visions to life," said Takao Midorikawa, President & CEO of American Tombow, Inc. "This milestone is a testament to the innovation and dedication that have driven Tombow for over a century, and we look forward to continuing to inspire creativity for many more years to come." 
Dual Brush Pen, 40th Anniversary Journal Spread designed by Artsy Anica (Anica Baloy)

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Tombow Dual Brush Pen, a tool that has become an essential part of every artist's toolkit since its inception. Launched in 1984, the Dual Brush Pen was initially introduced as a "soft lettering pen" under the product name AB-T, which stands for "Art Brush Twin."

Tombow Dual Brush Pen

The pen's journey began in the 1970s when the concept of brush pens emerged from the design of fountain pens. Tombow revolutionized the market by developing a nylon nib that enhanced ink consistency, making the Dual Brush Pen a versatile tool for artists and creators alike. 

Tombow Dual Brush Pen History

From its beginnings with 72 colors, the Dual Brush Pen has grown into a collection of 108 vibrant shades, widely adopted by artists across various disciplines. Its dual-tip design—one end featuring a flexible brush tip and the other a fine bullet tip—has made it a favorite for lettering, illustrations, and beyond.

Dual Brush Pen 108- Color Chart

Over the decades, the AB-T has maintained its core identity while expanding its appeal far beyond its original concept, solidifying its place as a timeless staple in the art world. 

Dual Brush Pen, 40th Anniversary Celebratory Cake

To commemorate this significant achievement, Tombow is hosting a month-long series of events and promotions that invite both seasoned artists and newcomers to join in the festivities: 

  • Exclusive Releases: Be among the first to own Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary Dual Brush Pen, 10-Pack Sets, Champagne and Confetti, featuring never-before-seen color combinations and special packaging. 
  • Giveaways: Follow us on social media for a chance to win prizes, including complete Dual Brush Pen sets, exclusive merchandise, and more. 
  • Workshops: Sign up for free virtual workshops led by renowned artists who will share their techniques and tips for using the Dual Brush Pen in creative ways. 
  • Promotions: Enjoy special discounts on all Tombow Dual Brush Pen products throughout the anniversary month, with unique bundle deals on Dual Brush Pen sets. 
Dual Brush Pen, 40th Anniversary Bundle Layout
"The Dual Brush Pen has been a cornerstone of Tombow’s product line for four decades," said Cathy Daniel, Chief Marketing Director at American Tombow, Inc. "This celebration is not just about looking back on the pen's history but also about inspiring the next generation of artists and creators to continue pushing the boundaries of what they can achieve with this iconic tool." 
Dual Brush Pens, 40th Anniversary, Champagne and Confetti, 10-Pack Sets
Miki Homma, Executive Vice President of American Tombow, Inc., added, "The enduring popularity of the Dual Brush Pen is a reflection of our commitment to quality and our passion for supporting the creative community. We are excited to share this celebration with our loyal customers and look forward to seeing how they continue to use the Dual Brush Pen to express their unique artistic voices." 
Dual Brush Pen, 40th Anniversary, Champagne and Confetti, 10-Pack front packaging artwork designed by Ali LePere

Join us in celebrating 40 years of creativity with Tombow Dual Brush Pens. Visit TombowUSA.com for more details on our anniversary activities and to participate in the month-long celebration. ​ 

 

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About Tombow  

Tombow is today’s market leader for arts, crafts, and office products. ​ Serving consumers and businesses around the globe, Tombow was established in Japan in 1913 as a wood-case pencil provider. ​ Since these beginnings, we have upheld a history of unparalleled customer service. Tombow has grown the company’s portfolio to a worldwide provider of art markers, liquid glue and adhesive tape, fine writing pens, correction tape, drawing pencils, colored pencils, and erasers manufactured in facilities located in Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand. ​ Worldwide operating divisions distribute Tombow branded products in their respective geographies. For more information, visit ​ www.TombowUSA.com. 

 

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Audrey Hayes

Audrey Hayes

Communications and Marketing Specialist, American Tombow Inc.

 

 

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About Tombow

Tombow is today’s market leader for art, crafts, school and office products. Serving consumers and businesses around the globe, Tombow was established in Japan in 1913 as a wood-case pencil provider for Japanese students. Since these beginnings, we have upheld a history of unparalleled customer service.

Tombow has grown the company’s portfolio to a worldwide provider of art markers, liquid glue and adhesive tape, fine writing pens, correction tape, drawing pencils, colored pencils and erasers manufactured in facilities located in Japan and Southeast Asian countries. Worldwide operating divisions distribute Tombow branded products in their respective geographies.

Our Mission

Through our products, Tombow is redefining common practices and traditions to offer customer excitement and satisfaction.

Our Committment to Diversity

At Tombow, we believe in the power of creativity. We offer the world’s best products so you can create your best work. Our belief is that our stationery products are tools to express knowledge, creative thinking, new ideas and perspectives. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything we do – from the people we employ to the artwork we share on social media. For us, it’s not just about the products but what they inspire you to do. Our brand was founded on the commitment to create tools that redefine common practices and traditions. That’s why we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere in which our community truly feels they can create their best work.

Environmental Policy

Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. aims to achieve complete harmony with the global environment in all of our business operations; to contribute to the betterment of the global society through the development, production, and sales of stationery products; while at the same time maintaining a company that is kind to both nature and humanity.

  • Safe products that take into consideration the environment are developed and produced; environmental awareness is communicated through sales.
  • All wastefulness in both products and business is eliminated, and resources and energy are used wisely.
  • Strive to improve the environment and prevent pollution by cooperation both inside and outside the company.

Our History

Founded in Japan in 1913 as a manufacturer of wood-cased lead and colored pencils, Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. has achieved an outstanding reputation for its unique, innovative and original products. American Tombow, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd. that has distributed Tombow branded art and office products in North America since 1983. Tombow was first established in the United States in California, and later moved its North American headquarters to Georgia in 1993. Our offices and warehouse facilities were relocated in 2003 to a larger facility in Suwanee, GA with state-of-the-art technology.

In the early 1990s, Tombow established its first overseas factory in Thailand to produce products under strict quality control by our production engineers. Until that point in time, all production and manufacturing had been conducted in Japan. Since 2003, Tombow has established three factories in Vietnam. Our overseas production facilities have enabled Tombow to successfully accomplish controlling costs while maintaining our high standards of Japanese quality.

Additional Tombow subsidiaries are located in Germany and China. Tombow Pen & Pencil GmBH was established in Germany in 1980 and sells Tombow products throughout Europe. In 2011 Tombow Pencil (Dalian) Co., Ltd. was established as the first sales base in Asia, selling Tombow products to the Chinese market. A representative office was established in Jakarta, Indonesia in August 2019 for market research and sales promotion support in Southeast Asia.

During the past four decades, Tombow has diversified its manufacturing program from strictly pencils to now include markers, liquid glues, adhesive tape, dry highlighters, correction tape, ballpoint pens, and rollerball pens. Our exciting designs are offered at affordable prices that truly benefit the consumer. In fact, Tombow has been recognized as one of Japan’s top five office products manufacturers.

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