I can't get the variable with profile to work on the brush tool

I've seen videos of people using that way online but I can't. The option is there but doesn't work. it works with the pencil but i need to over lap stokes and pencil alters the previous stroke.

The brush tool usually applies a calligraphy brush automatically, but this type of brush is not supported by variable width profiles

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