We recently purchased a Brother Scan n Cut Universal Pen Holder and promptly set about testing a number of different pens to see what worked and what didn’t. I have to admit, that initially I was doubtful that very many of the pens we have on hand would actually work in it.
Well, we were pleasantly surprised because we found that a number of our pens not only worked but they worked extremely well. So with this in mind, we decided to write up a blog post so that our readers who either own the universal pen holder or are thinking of purchasing one, can see at a glance which pens will work.
We will add to the list over time as we purchase different pens. If you have any pens that you have successfully tried, please let us know in the comments field below and we will add them to the list.
Pens that work with the Brother ScanNCut Universal Pen Holder
- Uniball Signo Broad UM-153 Gel Ink Pen
- Sharpie – Extra Fine Point
- Sharpie – Ultra Fine Point
- Pentel EnerGel Liquild Gel Pen
- Uniball Insight 0.7mm Fine Pen – requires masking tape
- American Crafts Metallic Marker Broad Point
- Uniball Eye Fine UB-157 – requires masking tape
- Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pens B – requires masking tape
- Staedtler Pigment Liner 0.3 – requires masking tape
SEE BELOW FOR PENS THAT HAVE WORKED FOR OUR READERS
In the picture you will see that some of these pens required masking tape as they are too thin to sit securely in the holder. These are numbers 4,6,7 and 8.
PENS SUGGESTED BY READERS
Listed below are pens suggested by our readers that have worked for them in the Universal Pen Holder. I have added some links where you can check out these pens. We haven’t tried them ourselves as yet, but there is nothing quite like a personal recommendation from someone who has.
- Tsukineko EMBOSS Dual Pen – recommended by Avice
- Sakura Gelly Roll Pens – recommended by Liz
- Sharpie Ultra Fine Point – recommended by Avril
- Staedtler fineliner (the triangular shapes ones) work with masking tape also – recommended by Mandy Hodges
- The coloured Zig Millennium ’02’ pens that draw fine lines and also fit very easily into the UPH. They work well when using infill into lettering on the ScannCut – recommended by Sue Edes
- Kuretake Zig Millennium Drawing Pen is an excellent range of drawing pens with an unusually-wide choice of tip sizes and ink colours. Water-based pigment ink is light-fast, waterproof, acid-free, archival-quality, non-bleeding, photo-safe and odourless – recommended by Sue Edes
- 005 tip produces a 0.2mm line
- 01 tip produces a 0.25mm line
- 02 tip produces a 0.3mm line
- 03 tip produces a 0.35mm line
- 05 tip produces a 0.45mm line
- 08 tip produces a 0.65mm line
Katie-Louise sweetlove says
April 21, 2016 at 5:25 pmThanks for the info about this. I have just ordered one of these pen holders so it is very useful information.
Alanda says
April 22, 2016 at 9:23 amYou are going to love it Katie-Louise.
Avice says
April 29, 2016 at 6:59 amI have tried Tsukineko EMBOSS Dual Pen with great success.
Alanda says
May 6, 2016 at 11:49 amThanks Avice. I have added it to the list above.
Patricia Karstens says
May 5, 2016 at 6:34 pmWhere can I buy the Universal Pen Holder In New Zealand?
Alanda says
May 6, 2016 at 9:28 amI found one site that advertises the Universal Pen Holder in NZ Patricia but they are currently out of stock.http://www.thesewingdepot.co.nz/category/124582.
We bought ours from Echidna here in Australia. They are a reputable firm and it may be quicker than waiting for the other store to get one in.
http://www.echidnaclub.com.au/shop/CAUNIPHL1-Scanncut-Universal-Pen-Holder?keyword=universal%20pen%20holder&category_id=364&description=1&model=1.
Another option is eBay.
Norma says
September 25, 2016 at 12:39 pmIf you have Spotlight stores they carry scan n cut accessories.
Alanda says
September 27, 2016 at 10:21 amThanks Norma. Both Spotlight and Lincraft stock ScanNCut accessories here in Australia.
Liz says
August 2, 2016 at 7:43 amHi, the sakura gelly roll pens work really well with the universal pen holder, no tape required, hope this helps.
Regards Liz.
Alanda says
August 2, 2016 at 9:25 amThank you Liz. I will add this pen to the list.
carole burrell says
November 8, 2016 at 9:03 pmHi, is the sharpie extra fine pen the same as the ultra fine?
Kind regarfs
Carole
Alanda says
November 9, 2016 at 8:15 amIm sorry Carole, I have no idea. I checked the Sharpie website but they don’t mention if there is a difference in sizes etc. Here is a link to their website http://www.sharpie.com/en-US, they should be able to help you with your enquiry. Cheers
Joanne says
January 1, 2017 at 9:07 amHave you tried any waters soluble markers in the universal pen holder and if so, which ones do you recommend.
Alanda says
January 2, 2017 at 8:34 amWe haven’t tried any water soluble pens in the past, but we do use Frixion pens on our fabric so I just went to test one and it worked. The ones we use are the Frixion .07 ball fine pens.
Other than that, we haven’t tried any others.
Mandy Hodges says
January 7, 2017 at 7:21 amThank you very much for putting this together.
Staedtler fineliner (the triangular shapes ones) work with masking tape also.
Alanda says
January 7, 2017 at 7:53 amThank you for that information Mandy.
Avril says
January 23, 2017 at 6:39 amHi – Just to let you all know – Sharpie Ultra Fine pens work with the universal pen holder – I’ve just tried them – my first play with the universal pen holder. x
Alanda says
January 23, 2017 at 8:14 amThank you Avril, we will add the Sharpie Ultra Fine pens to the list.
Penny barrow says
February 3, 2017 at 9:48 amDoes the universal pen holder work in scan n cut 1
Alanda says
February 3, 2017 at 12:55 pmYes it does Penny. It works with all models of the Brother ScanNCut
Sue Edes says
September 28, 2017 at 5:20 amI use the coloured Zig Millennium ’02’ pens that draw fine lines and also fit very easily into the UPH. They work well when using infill into lettering on the ScannCut.
The Kuretake Zig Millennium Drawing Pen is an excellent range of drawing pens with an unusually-wide choice of tip sizes and ink colours. Water-based pigment ink is light-fast, waterproof, acid-free, archival-quality, non-bleeding, photo-safe and odourless.
005 tip produces a 0.2mm line.
01 tip produces a 0.25mm line.
02 tip produces a 0.3mm line.
03 tip produces a 0.35mm line.
05 tip produces a 0.45mm line.
08 tip produces a 0.65mm line.
Alanda says
September 28, 2017 at 9:17 amThank you so much for this information, Sue. I have added this list to the post as well.
Maria Harms says
October 31, 2017 at 1:50 pmThe large gel pen sets from Michaels, which don’t really have a name, work great. No tape required.
Alanda says
October 31, 2017 at 1:54 pmDo you have a link to the product Maria?
Marsha L says
October 27, 2018 at 1:29 amIs the universal pen holder an additional purchase? My Scan and Cut DX came with a pen holder but I am not sure if it is the same one you are talking about in this post. My pen holder has a top that closes, so I am guessing this is a different type of pen holder. Tall pens won’t fit in it. Can anyone help me with this?
Alanda says
October 27, 2018 at 11:37 amThe Universal Pen Holder is different to the Standard Pen Holder which is what you would have received with your machine. So you would need to purchase the Universal Pen holder separately if you wanted to use your own pens.
Marie says
March 6, 2019 at 7:59 amCan’t wait to try this!