--- title: "Ohuhu Maui: Water-Based Dual Brush Markers" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ohuhu-maui/" description: "Ohuhu Maui markers explained: water-based ink, a brush tip and a 0.4 mm fineliner, set sizes from 36 to 160 colors, blending with water, paper and alternatives." category: "Pens" type: "Brush pen" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 6 products: - name: "Ohuhu Maui water-based dual-tip markers, brush and fineliner (60-color set Y30-80400-14)" brand: "Ohuhu" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Plastic barrel and caps, fiber brush tip and fineliner tip, water-based dye ink" price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Ohuhu Inc. (Newark, California)" model: "Maui 60 colors" mpn: "Y30-80400-14" gtin: "6972312834199" url: "https://ohuhu.com/collections/maui-series" --- # Ohuhu Maui: Water-Based Dual Brush Markers > Ohuhu Maui markers are Ohuhu's water-based dual-tip markers, with a soft brush tip (1 to 6 mm) at one end and a 0.4 mm fineliner at the other. Sets run from 36 to 160 colors, and the ink blends with water. They're cheap per marker, in our $ band, and a top seller for adult coloring. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ohuhu-maui/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![Ohuhu Maui dual-tip water-based marker drawn in proportion, with an inset of the brush and 0.4 mm fineliner tips](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/ohuhu-maui-16x9.png) *An Ohuhu Maui marker, drawn in proportion: Ohuhu doesn't publish a single marker's length.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Ohuhu Maui water-based dual-tip markers, brush and fineliner (60-color set Y30-80400-14) | Ohuhu (by Ohuhu Inc. (Newark, California)) | United States | Not stated | Plastic barrel and caps, fiber brush tip and fineliner tip, water-based dye ink | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Ohuhu Maui water-based dual-tip markers, brush and fineliner (60-color set Y30-80400-14)): Not stated. Neither Ohuhu's store nor its Amazon listing states where the Maui markers are made (checked October 22, 2026). Ohuhu's Honolulu alcohol markers are listed as made in China by a Swiss retailer, but we found no such statement for Maui. ## Key takeaways - Ohuhu's Amazon listing gives a 0.4 mm fineliner tip and a 1–6 mm brush stroke on each marker. - Ohuhu's store lists Maui sets of 36, 60, 100, 120 and 160 colors, plus a 36-color skin-tone set. - The 60-color set comes with 3 spare brush nibs, 2 spare fine tips and a numbered swatch card. - On October 22, 2026, the 60-color set ranked #24 in Amazon US Drawing Markers, with about 16,100 ratings averaging 4.6 stars. - Unlike Ohuhu's Honolulu alcohol markers, the Maui ink is water-based, odorless and acid-free, per Ohuhu. ## What are Ohuhu Maui markers? **They're Ohuhu's water-based dual-tip markers: a soft brush at one end and a 0.4 mm fineliner at the other.** Ohuhu sells them in sets from 36 to 160 colors, each marker numbered so you can find a color quickly. Maui is Ohuhu's water-based line. Its better-known [Ohuhu Honolulu](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ohuhu-honolulu/) markers use alcohol ink, which blends wet-into-wet but smells and bleeds through most paper. ## How popular are they? **On October 22, 2026, the 60-color Maui set was #24 in Amazon US Drawing Markers, with about 16,100 ratings averaging 4.6 stars.** Amazon showed 1K+ bought in the past month. Most buyers use them for adult coloring books, journaling and casual lettering, which is how Ohuhu markets them. ## Ohuhu Maui specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Brand | Ohuhu (Ohuhu Inc., Newark, California) | | Type | Dual-tip marker: brush + fineliner | | Ink | Water-based, acid-free, odorless (Ohuhu) | | Fineliner | 0.4 mm | | Brush | 1–6 mm stroke, by pressure | | Sets | 36, 60, 100, 120, 160 colors; 36 skin tones | | 60-color set | SKU Y30-80400-14, barcode 6972312834199 | | Extras (60 set) | 3 brush nibs, 2 fine tips, swatch card | | Made in | Not stated | The tip widths come from Ohuhu's Amazon listing. Ohuhu doesn't publish a single marker's length, so our cover is drawn in proportion. ![Ohuhu Maui line widths drawn to scale: 0.4 mm fineliner, 1 mm light brush and 6 mm pressed brush](https://stationerytimes.com/images/ohuhu-maui-tip-widths.svg) *The two tips at 1 mm = 20 px: the fineliner stays at 0.4 mm; the brush swings from 1 to 6 mm.* ## Maui or Honolulu: which Ohuhu set? **Choose Maui for coloring books, journals and watercolor effects; choose Honolulu for marker illustration with smooth, streak-free blends.** Ohuhu says the Maui's water-based ink is easier to wash and clean up than alcohol-based ink, and it's odorless. Water-based ink sits on the paper and can be reactivated with water, so it blends by washing rather than by layering wet ink. Alcohol ink, as in the Honolulu, soaks in and blends while wet, but it usually calls for marker paper, since it tends to bleed through ordinary paper. Ohuhu numbers every Maui color and includes a swatch card, which helps when a set runs past 100 colors. The 60-color Amazon listing names doodling, sketching, coloring, manga, calligraphy and calendars as uses. ## How do the two tips differ? **The brush varies its stroke with pressure, while the fineliner draws one steady 0.4 mm line.** Doodlewash's review of the 160-color set found the brush slightly flexible and the fineliner rigid, which suits outlines and small writing. The brush is softer than a lettering pen such as the [Tombow Fudenosuke](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-fudenosuke/), so thin upstrokes take a light hand. ## How do you blend them? **Lay down two similar colors, then pull them together with a water brush.** Ohuhu suggests an aqua brush (not included) and heavy watercolor paper, which keeps the surface from scratching or peeling when wet. Ohuhu also warns that thin paper such as notebook pages may bleed. Mixed-media paper is a good middle ground for coloring books you make yourself. ## Which set should you buy? **Start with the 36- or 60-color set; the 120 and 160 add more mid-tones for blending.** The 36-color skin-tone set is a useful add-on for portraits and character art. Per marker, every set falls in our $ band (under $5). Ohuhu doesn't sell refill ink for Maui on the pages we checked, so replacement tips are the only way to extend a marker's life. ## How does Maui compare with other brush markers? **Maui is the budget pick for many colors; Tombow and Kuretake cost more per pen but sell open stock.** | | Ohuhu Maui | [Tombow Dual Brush Pen](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/tombow-dual-brush-pen/) | [Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Real Brush](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kuretake-zig-clean-color-real-brush/) | |---|---|---|---| | Ink | Water-based | Water-based dye | Water-based dye | | Tips | Brush + 0.4 mm fineliner | Nylon brush + bullet | Bristle brush | | Sold singly | No, sets only | Yes | Yes | | Best for | Coloring books, many colors | Lettering, blending | Watercolor effects | ## Where are Ohuhu Maui markers made? **Ohuhu doesn't say.** Its US company is Ohuhu Inc. in Newark, California, per its imprint page, but neither its store nor its Amazon listing states the Maui's country of manufacture, so check the box. ## Frequently asked questions ### Are Ohuhu Maui markers alcohol-based? No. The Maui series is water-based; Ohuhu's alcohol markers are the Honolulu and Oahu series. Water-based ink is odorless and can be blended with water. ### Do Ohuhu Maui markers bleed through paper? On thin paper they can. Ohuhu says notebook pages may bleed and recommends mixed-media or heavy watercolor paper, which also stands up to blending with water. ### How do you blend Ohuhu Maui markers? Ohuhu suggests a water brush: lay down two similar colors, then pull them together with water. Heavy watercolor paper keeps the surface from pilling. ### Can you refill Ohuhu Maui markers? Ohuhu doesn't sell refill ink for Maui on the pages we checked, but the 60-color set includes 3 spare brush nibs and 2 spare fine tips. ### Are Maui markers good for lettering? They work for casual brush lettering, since the brush varies its stroke with pressure. For crisp thin-to-thick lettering, a firmer brush pen such as the Tombow Fudenosuke is easier to control. ### Is Ohuhu an American company? Ohuhu's US company is Ohuhu Inc. in Newark, California, per its imprint page. Ohuhu doesn't say where the Maui markers are manufactured. ## Sources - [Ohuhu: Maui series collection (set sizes 36, 36 skin colors, 60, 100, 120, 160)](https://ohuhu.com/collections/maui-series) - [Ohuhu: Maui 60 Colors Dual Tips Water Based Art Markers, Brush & Fineliner (SKU Y30-80400-14, barcode 6972312834199)](https://ohuhu.com/products/ohuhu-maui-60-colors-dual-tips-water-based-art-markers-brush-fineliner) - [Amazon: Ohuhu Adult Coloring Book Markers 60 Colors Dual Tip Water-Based, Maui (0.4 mm fineliner, 1–6 mm brush, spare tips, paper advice; 4.6 stars from 16,102 ratings, read October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077S1NH7H) - [Amazon Best Sellers: Drawing Markers (Ohuhu Maui 60 colors at #24, October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Arts-Crafts-Sewing-Drawing-Markers/zgbs/arts-crafts/12896731) - [Ohuhu: imprint (Ohuhu Inc., Newark, California)](https://ohuhu.com/pages/imprint) - [Doodlewash: Ohuhu 160-color dual-tipped brush markers review (Maui set)](https://doodlewash.com/ohuhu-160-color-dual-tipped-brush-markers-set-and-marker-art-sketchbooks-review/)