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  • Commercial licence
  • Unlimited projects
Compatible with
Version 1 & 2

The Rusty Nib by True Grit Texture Supply

Over 130 distressed inking brushes, from rough and gritty to smooth and delicate and everything between

Built from scratch using original analogue brush and texture samples, this massive brush pack gives you a diverse and powerful set of tools that combines the tactile beauty of ink on paper with the convenience of a modern digital workflow.

The brushes are intuitive and easy-to-use, whether you're a weekend warrior honing your craft or a full-time pro chasing deadlines and dreams. And with a huge range of authentic stroke styles, textures, edge effects, poses, and brush feels, the collection is as realistic as it is diverse.

What’s included:

133 x distressed inking brushes* in total, including:

  • 36 nibs & tech pens
  • 14 brush pens
  • 47 brush inkers
  • 11 flat brushes
  • 5 Sumi-E Brushes
  • 11 ink washes, watercolours & smudge tools
  • 9 bonus effects brushes
  • 16 erasers

You’ll also get:

  • 1 installation guide
  • 1 user guide
  • 1 printable brush preview booklet

Designer users – brushes are raster format (not vector) and designed for use in Pixel Persona.

Creative inspiration:

  • Use ink washes and watercolours for realistic bleed and blend effects
  • Re-create the gritty aesthetic of scanned print ephemera
  • Achieve the subtlety of real India ink flowing onto the page
  • For more inspiration on how to use these brushes, check out this Spotlight article
Draw ‘til your heart’s content with these distressed inking brushes.
Get this diverse and powerful brush pack now for only US$19.00
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True Grit Texture Supply
Pro-quality brushes, textures & effects

Founded in 2015 by illustrator and designer Andrew Fairclough of Kindred Studio, True Grit Texture Supply builds pro-quality digital texturing tools and effects that are as innovative as they are useful. With over 15 years’ experience working with clients ranging from global sports brands to boutique record labels, Andrew has spent thousands of hours using texture, grit, grunge and grain to add warmth and organic detail to his personal and client work alike.

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