Top 10 Retro Brushes for Procreate (2026)

Our editorial picks from the BrushCatalog collection, refreshed as new sets arrive. Every brush links to its author's page — that's where you download and support the maker.

  1. Procreate Brushes with Colour Dynamics — Procreate brush

    Procreate Brushes with Colour Dynamics

    Free · effects, pen/ink pen, retro

    A crowd favorite in this style — versatile enough to carry a whole piece on its own.

  2. Free Pattern Brushes — Procreate brush

    Free Pattern Brushes

    Free · pack, retro, texture

    Great starting point if you are new to the style: predictable strokes, easy pressure response.

  3. Helios STAMP brushes – FREE — Procreate brush

    Helios STAMP brushes – FREE

    Free · calligraphy, retro, stamp

    Adds instant character to sketches and finished work alike.

  4. More PATTERN brushes — Procreate brush

    More PATTERN brushes

    Free · retro, stamp, texture

    A workhorse set — the kind of brushes that end up in your everyday palette.

  5. Symmetrical design Stamps (Free) — Procreate brush

    Symmetrical design Stamps (Free)

    Free · design, retro, stamp

    Distinctive texture that is hard to reproduce with stock brushes.

  6. FREE #BRUSHTOBER 2020 Mini Brush Set — Procreate brush

    FREE #BRUSHTOBER 2020 Mini Brush Set

    Free · pack, pencil, retro

    Pairs beautifully with the other picks on this list for layered results.

  7. Post office brush — Procreate brush

    Post office brush

    Free · calligraphy, retro, stamp

    Compact but well-tuned — every brush in the set earns its place.

  8. Retrospective Procreate brush — Procreate brush

    Retrospective Procreate brush

    Free · design, pack, retro

    A generous pack with plenty of variation to explore.

  9. Azzylum’s Brush Set (SAI-like brushes) — Procreate brush

    Azzylum’s Brush Set (SAI-like brushes)

    Free · hair, pack, retro

    Clean, consistent results straight out of the box.

  10. Embroidery, Stitching, Trim — Procreate brush

    Embroidery, Stitching, Trim

    Free · pack, retro, stamp

    A fresh find from our daily scouting — already a standout.