These Caran d'Ache Fibralo Kawaii sets take one of the great Swiss art materials and wrap it in a design children and adults find equally hard to resist. The word kawaii means cute or loveable in Japanese, and each pack of six carries its own charming illustrated theme — cute animals, funny monsters, a candy world or the Swiss mountains — printed on pens that are as nice to have out on the desk as they are to draw with.
Underneath the playful design sits a genuinely capable pen. The Fibralo is a high-quality water-soluble fibre-tipped pen with a medium 1.4mm tip, and its water-based ink carries Caran d'Ache's three-year guarantee against drying out. Used dry it lays down bright, transparent colour; brush over it with a little water and it turns to watercolour, blending softly on the page with no palette required. It is a proper two-in-one tool that grows with the user, from first colouring-in to real watercolour technique.
The ink does not bleed through most paper and washes out of most fabrics, which makes these a sensible choice for younger artists as well as older ones. In keeping with Caran d'Ache's environmental commitments, the barrels and caps of the Kawaii range are made from 100% recycled Tide Ocean plastic, reclaimed from coastal areas — a small, genuine piece of sustainability behind the cheerful exterior.
Swiss made and beautifully presented, each set makes an easy, affordable gift for a creative child, a stocking filler, or a treat for anyone who appreciates good materials with a sense of humour. Choose your theme from the four designs above.
Frequently asked questions
What are Fibralo pens, and how do they work?
They are water-soluble fibre-tipped pens with a medium 1.4mm tip. Used dry they behave like bright felt-tip pens; brushed over with a little water they dissolve into a watercolour wash, so a single pen can be used for both colouring and painting without any palette.
Are these suitable for children?
Yes. The water-based ink does not penetrate most paper and washes out of most fabrics, and the sets are designed to appeal to children and adults alike. They are a good bridge between simple colouring pens and proper watercolour materials.
How many pens are in each set, and what themes are available?
Each set contains six Fibralo pens. There are four kawaii themes to choose from: Cute Animals, Funny Monsters, Candy World and Swiss Mountain.
Will the ink dry out?
Caran d'Ache guarantees the water-based ink against drying out for three years, and the pens tolerate being left uncapped far longer than most felt tips before suffering.
Are they environmentally made?
Yes. The barrels and caps of the Kawaii range are made from 100% recycled Tide Ocean plastic, sourced from coastal areas, and the pens are Swiss made.
