diff --git a/tools/libinput-record.c b/tools/libinput-record.c
index 905fda6e..792943d0 100644
--- a/tools/libinput-record.c
+++ b/tools/libinput-record.c
@@ -908,7 +908,7 @@ print_tablet_tool_proximity_event(struct record_device *dev, struct libinput_eve
 		tool_type = "brush";
 		break;
 	case LIBINPUT_TABLET_TOOL_TYPE_PENCIL:
-		tool_type = "brush";
+		tool_type = "pencil";
 		break;
 	case LIBINPUT_TABLET_TOOL_TYPE_AIRBRUSH:
 		tool_type = "airbrush";