- Nib size indicator on pen chassis is quite small. Giveaway open internationally. Sometimes I have streaky lines from those pens as well. pleasetell me your experience, whetheryou liked, loved or hated them. I also hundreds! Generally the pen is pretty alright to use, but can cost a little more than average. I would love to see your work. Line width consistency - does it keep a consistent flow of ink through long lines or large works Despite the low cost, it just cant match up to the consistency of the lines the slightly more expensive pens provide. I referenced your blog post as well this one (https://blog.penvibe.com/fineliner-pens-good-use-copics-alcohol-markers/) which considers whether the pen smudges or feathers with alcohol markers. (LogOut/ As long as its not like dragging a jagged knife across a sandpaper-coated log, Ill make do. Be smooth? My other go to brand is Sakura Microns. + Does not smudge with Copic Markers when dry Uchida Marvy was a familiar brand that Ive used and rejected. switching out inks easy and economical. But the tip of my waterbrush was dark gray which means that your Copic nibs would pick up the Micron ink too. Despite the slightly higher cost, the pen didnt feel much different from those in the modal price range. And if youve ever used a Copic Multiliner SP, +/- Smooth when new, can become sluggish as ink well finishes up them again, a flood of joy washed over me and I couldnt wait to travel Under bright light it feels more translucent than opaque. Although this is really late, thank you for your comment! The majority of the pens were priced very competitively and performed rather similarly. Rotring Tikky pens flowed generously and were amazing to draw with. That sounds interesting. Can be used for shading and to create bolder lines than taper to thin. It's not a Napoleonic War kind of bloody mess but a bleed is a bleed and it's not a good thing. Hi Partners very well with 0.03 when adding slight weight to 0.03 lines. Good for rough/bold hatching and bold outlining on work sizes less than or equal to 5" x 7". Or, and tend to wear down the nibs, or the ink dries up and I end up having to They seem to last better on paper. Ive also recently discovered my fianc has a set of Deleter Neopiko just as I was wrapping up this review. Long live the King (crypto)! So keep your hands off the paper or be prepared to deal with smudges. - Ink takes a while to dry when layered on We would often use something, find it not suited to our liking and say it sucks. This is by far the best performance for the money IMHO. Too large for fine detail on work sizes less than or equal to 5" x 7". The Copic pens did better than some brands in the same price range. If you want a Multiliner, you've got to go the extra mile to hunt 'em down. Or it could just a problem faced by me ;D Again, great post. Call me a wimp but Micron pens hurt! - Wider nibs can lose contact with paper on long, fast strokes. now, and all it took wasa simple exchanging of parts for them to work as On the downside, fine-liners typically have a fiber, felt or plastic tip and these tips may not be very robust and will wear out over time. One can expect to pay between SG$2.20 to SG$2.60 for most brands depending on where you buy them. The brand of paper matters a lot for ink adhesion. Different compatibility. This makes for very comfortable holding but once again this is subject to preference of the user. Look nice? - Ink feels translucent when dry I mentioned in my post about the Copic markers that both Sakura Pigma Micron pens and Prismacolor Col-Erase pencils would smudge when colored over with Copics. Nah, I am only an average user ;) Thank you for stopping by to look at my review! A lot of it is down to the preference of the individual so it may be the reason why these companies dont often address the issues Ive had. I could be accused of not favouring pens with glossy chassis surfaces because both the Shinhan and Uchida Marvy had glossy pen chassis and were slippery after prolonged use. Nibs wear well and generally are quite durable. They mostly didnt fare so well on Bristol as it bleeds too much. Done. Of course as one draws with ink more often, tastes will become more refined and specialized fountain pens might be in order. Non-Blotting beginning, middle and end of a stroke - No nib size indication on the pen chassis, theyre only found on the cap + Robust, durable nib For the best mileage, the choice of paper should be smooth instead of a grainy, textured surface. Below is my personal "field test" of these pens. But Multiliner offers cleaner lines and do not smudge like Micron would. 2. -Even when capped, the nib can sometimes dry out and have to be reactivated this bugs me the most 4. Rotring has been a mainstay in technical pens and you can find the isograph review on this site here. The price though can be a big issue if youre not looking to splash nearly SG$4 for a disposable pen. I'm not promising anything right now, but perhaps Ill update the review with how the ink stands up to exposure to elements (mainly Sun) or just from being kept in shelves. Save the Micron work for dead last! And unlike the washed-out pigmentation ofMicron pens, theink flow through The Multiliner SP is significantly more pricey than the Microns, coming in See this review https://www.parkablogs.com/content/rotring-isograph-vs-rapidograph, Submitted by Anonymous on February 1, 2019 - 4:28pm, thanks a ton for review .. try to add Brustro Technical Pen in the text. Unfortunately, I don't have adequate experience yet to comment on the qualities of the Multiliner when used in combination with wet media. https://kitaabnow.com. - Fiber ink reservoir wobbles in chassis I do have a single Copic Multiliner SP which, if Im honest, isnt spectacular for its price. Subscribe to my Mailing List and Blog Use it over something blue and it looks like you used a blue pen. Not happening. But I recently remembered thatId had a similar epiphany about3 years One of the big reasons was down to the Microns holding a consistent width when gliding it over paper. There might be some potential lurking, but then again, maybe not. + Works well with markers really sinksinto the paper. Submitted by Devin Adint on April 23, 2020 - 1:27am. thanks again for the overview really helpful specially when buying online, Submitted by Dan on April 25, 2019 - 9:19am. Nor did they smudge when I erased the Col-Erase pencil prior to coloring. for me a very important topic is refillability. conveniently sold in any art supply store, butIve never been completely - Pen nib loses contact with paper over areas with undried ink this pen does it more than other brands. Is there something in the white ink that makes it so difficult to get a good white pen? Great for fine detail on work sizes ranging from 5" x 7" - 8" x 10". Finally, I want to express my thanks and apologies to Parkablogs. + is a positive point that I feel applies to most users This is why I own 28 different diameter or color Multiliners and only 4 Micron pens. + Works well with markers as my belovedRapidographs, which are also refillable and have replacement Fine-liners are felt or hard plastic fiber tipped pens that are usually disposable, comes in a variety of pen widths and are generally used for drawing and sketching. Superior marker for ultra delicate shading and refining, laser-sharp lines and crisp detail. For adding subtle or gentle details, gray is king. I kept wondering why this brand was so popular given the unreliability. As mentioned, my review is based on my own biases, aesthetic sensibilities, drawing style and other requirements. Today, pretty much every major (and smaller) stationery manufacturer with a respectable pen lineup have their own range of Fine-liner pens. But here's the catch- what paper and what Copic ink are they using? Initially I was just making myself a kind of quick reference, hence the scattered placement of my strokes. Most of these fineliners are the use-and-throw type. 7. - Ink doesnt feel solid black enough on smallest diameter + Tapered front end before metal nib extension - Fiber inkwell wobbles in chassis Nice Article about your stationery. I really do not know much about marker pens and such but may it be to bold for me to say you have a wonderful smile! The grey Faber Castell stands out for its distinct grip area compared to the rest of the fine-liner pens. are around the $3 mark. So, are they worth it? But this review really made me sit down and take note of what I liked and didnt like with each brand before making a comment. +Smooth flowing Therefore, I find underlying pencil is best kept very light when utilized as a guideline for the ink application. penwork to amp up the black, and it turns into a real timesucker. 40% coupon which drops the price down to be very comparable to Microns. (LogOut/ I guess Ill have to introduce myself first. I dont have a backup. Allowed HTML tags:

1. . Now I don't go all phlegmatic if someone pulls out a Micron pen in class. If quality and flow of inks are important and cost is no problem, Rotrings Tikky works really well. The gelly roll pens I got doesn't even have ink coming out on dry paper. I also hate feeling wasteful due to the amount of Can anyone recommend an alternative, I can not use the felt/fiber tips that were reviewed here I haven't seen the Unis in stores here in the US (they can be had on line, of course), but the Copics are pretty common, so I'll try those next (I too was disappointed with the Copic SP - it seemed like such a good idea to have something between a disposable and a real tech pen, but it ended up being the worst of both, instead of the best of both). At the very bottom of this page I was messing around with different types of letters just for the fun of it. You may want to consider the Rotring Isograph, Submitted by mike on September 6, 2019 - 12:38am. And I would like to apologize because I thought this was gonna be a piece of cake and ship out this article on 31st Jan 2015. I always have to go over my Non-Thinning beginning, middle and end of a stroke - is it thin at the beginning (not a morning person) or does it start dying out after a short while. Black is harsh and detracting while gray sings beautifully, on key- no matter what the key,every single time. - Ink looks translucent when dry. Submitted by Riley on June 16, 2020 - 3:21am. In my experience, on paper suitable for drawing in pen or ink, Microns tend to fade out noticeably when an eraser is applied. - Fiber inkwell wobbles in chassis Shinhans offering wasnt particularly impressive despite being slightly more costly than the average price range. Here are a few types that I didnt get to find in Singapore, or havent had the chance to come across them. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. why the hell not invest in one of these beauties and try one for yourself! Ive not used either before and they performed quite well. With that, lets move on to the review. + Smooth flowing The inks are developed for fast drying to prevent accidental smudging. pigmented, if you do any amount of erasingthe pigment grays down and never The Artline series of pens are very nondescript in the looks department. Uni Pin does that for me. In the long run, the total cost of buying and discarding these pens may end up being higher than Isograph technical pens or a drawing fountain pen. With Micron pens, an inker who erases their pencil guide lines has to go back and re-ink the erasure sites to build back up the solid color. + Works well with markers Just discovered parkablogs.com and found this very thorough review to be well-written and comprehensive. Some of the shortcomings Ive experienced with them still persist over the years. Its not a stress test but it allowed me to understand if there are any limits to how much I can do on a small surface before moving on to a full sketch. There are of course, other pens that didnt find their way into the review. + Dries fast Most often, fine-liner pens come to mind when an artist wants to sketch with inks. Main difference being the Multiliner version is fully plastic and disposable while the Multiliner SP has refill tubes, changeable nibs, tool sets, etc. Im after the thinnest available alcohol based fineliner or something like Sakura Pigma Micron but smaller, one that doesnt bleed and is definitely alcohol based. Theres not much to write home about. Change). pen copic drawing This kind ofsustainability puts these pens on the same plain However they didn't consider differences between bristol or mixed media paper and they also used inconsistent pen tip sizes. The disposable nature also plays against these types of pens. At one point I had some difficulty obtaining them and went on to use other brands. whatever happened to the ITOYA Fineliners? The Artline series fall into the most popular price range so it is very competitive in terms of price and quality. But here it is now after 7 long months. Now that weve established that. Have I already ranted and raved about everything Im using to make quarantimes art? Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. The cap didnt feel very tight and the nib sometimes dried up even with the pen capped. Once again, thanks Parkablogs for the opportunity. The ink is smooth flowing, rich black even at smaller diameters. Those are great! With the exception of a wobbly pen clip which is a fairly cosmetic issue, I had a great time drawing with the pen. Because I run through these pens quite quickly, cost, I need to strike a balance between cost and quality. At the time, rather than buy Copic multiliner pens, my strategy was to use Col-Erase pencils anyway (the blue seemed to smudge the least) and put lineart down over the colors once the drawing was colored. ETA: Unknown. The biggest reason why I gave it up was the ink not being rich enough. Does anyone know? Heavy users of fine-liners, like me, often end up having piles of plastic tubes lying around after the ink has run out. surface. Submitted by Teoh Yi Chie on February 17, 2020 - 10:18am. Thanks! The test is not completely scientific, although I try to achieve some consistency in the tests I put the pens through. The only reason for ordering up these pens is to be able to do lineart that wont smudge when colored over with Copics. One interesting thing to note is, Ive had a set of Pigment Liners stashed in my pen holder for nearly 10 years (the packaging is the same yes I have a lot of pens) and Ive taken them out to give them a go. You can really see the opaqueness of the black ink,which stays A fraction of a moment lingering leads to a noticeable bleed. + Ink is a nice, rich shade of black + Nice, clean black ink when dry pen and they feel damn fine in your grip. Fantastic review and overview of whats out there. But with all the pros, there are cons thebig con being the price point. It matters which brand of pen you use. - Nib can catch paper fibres if dragged repeatedly over area with wet ink. See that light zone down the center of my inking? - performed the worst among all 12 for the curly line test, nib fouled up real quick with dislodged paper pulp Im a pretty rough illustrator And frankly, it's rare to find a craft shop or art store that carries more than a few stray Multiliners;meanwhile the Microns fly out the door like Olympic sprinters being chased by rabid cheetahs. If you want refillable ones, try the Rotring technical pens. - Despite at least 4 other brands having a glossy grip surface, the Marvy feels the most slippery. And this is why my class supply lists always specifically call for Copic Multiliners. Can be used to create bolder lines than taper to thin. + Supposed 18 hr cap-off period, longest duration any brand would guarantee As the price of Bitcoin goes up against failing currencies I to now have a crypto smile! @Riley Different color palettes. For me, Shinhan Touch Liner and Uchida Marvy were probably the poorest performers. +/- Pen chassis is thicker around the grip area. Before fine-liner pens came along, there were very few options for fixed width pens that go smaller than 0.5mm. - Nib width indication on pen cap scrapes off easily preventing easy identification of nib size. We absolutely do not link to products or services we have not tested. + Transparent window on pen cap helps with identifying right size Ink flow is smooth across most paper types I use for sketching. them! Yes, theyre an investment but for I myself like using Micron more despite its shortcomings. That post considered some not on your list but focused on whether or not the markers smudge or feather. Kitaabnow is a online stationery store you can visit and buying stationery for your childs and office supplies. Submitted by pav on November 26, 2017 - 2:43am. 6. Once I started drawing with Feather resistance water and alcohol Okay, this is a personal problem and given that I actually have been struck by lightening, I'll admit that my life has challenges which yours may not. Sakura Pigma Micron Pens. Pens That Disappointed Before moving on to each brand, I must confess Ive used many of these brands over the years and have settled (quite happily) on the Mitsubishi Uni PIN after my own habits. The price point is a bit lower possibly because its been around for a long time. u have info on that? No way I'm holding a Micron pen for that long. Submitted by Tina on February 17, 2020 - 5:39pm. However the pigment ink may not be as rich as technical isograph pen inks. Even though the supply list specifically states "Copic Multiliner". So lets talklove Copic Multiliner SP pens havea sleek aluminum body Different inks. Although they appear highly While you can sometimes get away with coloring over the top of Micron ink with your Copics, the Microns really will bleed. All 8 test swatches received 4 passes with Copic colorless blender. asnext Thursday Blog post. (Chime the heavenly cat meows!) Recommended products are all used in our studio frequently. *Slaps self for destroying the environment* Submitted by kunstbanause on May 9, 2018 - 12:03am. Do you have any pictures?? https://steemit.com/painting/@jacobtothe/miniature-painting-a-guide-for-beginners. I want to thank Parka for giving me this opportunity to review the pens in more detail. Submitted by Sheryl on October 3, 2017 - 5:30am. It performs well across all papers being used in this review and.theres really nothing to complain about this pen! But in my experience, the two products are not interchangeable. So Winner will be notified via E-mail and mentioned on this post as well Zig Millenium supposedly uses a photo-safe, archival grade ink that can be used to mark photographs, while Zig Mangaka is lightfast (wont fade easily with exposure to light) and smudge proof when used with Alcohol based markers and watercolor. Yields a solid, dark black, but beware of easy smudging before allowing sufficient dry time. It seems like there is no perfect marker/pen, honestly, but that doesn't have to stop us from trying to find one! The Pigma Micron marker sold by the brand Sakura is usually less expensive than the Multiliner marker sold under the Copic brand. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. + Works great on copier paper, doesnt rip up the paper when layering Could be a pro or con depending on user preference The bleeding on both X-Press It and Gina K cardstock was minimal. They are still a really good product in my opinion and plenty of fellow illustrators still swear by it if they have to go back to a fine-liner.