SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 8 Pack

Im really comfortable drawing with pencil, but ive recently switched to pen because I like the dark vivid lines. Ive done some drawing with fountain pens I started collecting but its hard to make clean lines and to be accurate. The fine liners feel like the middle ground between the two, dark and vivid, yet smooth and comfortable and clean. The drawing says it all better than I can. Be very gentle with the smallest of them of course. I found I was able to make quick(ish) 2 to 3 inch lines with the smallest pen so long as I applied as little pressure as necessary.

I’m a graphic designer and these Sakura Micron pens are my all-time favorite pens. Archival pigment, smudge-proof. I’ve used them for key art. This set in particular is a great value because it provides every weight I want for far less than I’d spend to buy each one individually at the art store. I’d say not necessarily for beginners because you have to know how to handle them — the thinnest tips will split if you press too hard. Also, be sure to put the caps back on. The thin tip pens will dry out more quickly than everyday pens. (But then you come back a few days later and they’re working again.) Go-to pens for graphic professionals.

Perfect! I use to make my art, they are super helpful, they don’t bleed, you can use it in canvas or any surface I make a purchase every few weeks because I use to make my art so I use a lot

There is so much to love about this pen set I will start with what I love and work my way down to the suggestions and possible caveats. I love the variety of sizes. I start with the 05(.45mm) for standard line design and alternate between the 02(.30mm) and the 005(.20mm) for the ultra fine lines and crosshatching. The ink flow is amazingly smooth and consistent and very dark. I use a variety of paper weight and have had no issues with smudging as this dries extremely fast. Even on basic scrap paper or 20 pound printer paper there is no bleed through at all and I love that. Drawing on a basic 60 pound paper with the darkest fill ins there is nothing visible on the other side and that is huge for me. Was the main reason I gave up Sharpie Pens as they bleed too badly for double sided work. Cant vouch for the amount of ink these contain because I have not run dry on even the most used yet. I got this particular set because if was cheaper than the set with 6 pens at the time. Having never used I brush pen I went ahead and fooled around with it and ended up loving it! The variety of lines you can lay down with it makes for some intriguing designs and with some finesse I can get a line as narrow as the 005. Now for the other side. You MUST cap these pens when not in use. If you leave them open the tips WILL dry out and that is a pain to clean and I speak from personal experience with pens of these types. Rubbing alcohol will help if you forget. The other thing to understand is how fragile the tips are. These lay down ink with the slightest pressure from both tip and side but they are so narrow that you can mush them with a heavy hand and break the tip and then they are ruined. If you use these for writing text you will need to go slow, these arent your old ballpoints. This can be a plus if you have poor penmanship because slow and steady wins. Take care when writing on other surfaces as well. Plastic or smooth film-like surfaces will smudge. Drawing across other things such as dried paints, cloth, or anything with fibers or paint that might flake off will clog the tips but, inking before painting and you will be fine. These lines dont smudge on paper even when gone over with watercolor. For drawing and line work on paper these have an amazing quality of ink and will never let you down by smudging, bleeding, or fading as long as you understand to avoid a heavy hand and take care of them.

very satisfied

The pens are good but all of the printing on the side makes the size hard to find and I dont always have my glasses on.

My go to for drawing and zen tangle . This is my favorite brand.

The pens I was able to use were great, and sometimes I think about buying them again. Unfortunately, about 80% of them were dried out on arrival and unusable or usable for maybe a minute. If you dont open up and try them quickly youll miss the return window. Maybe an art supply place would be better.

Theyre great for line-art, and inking. They do slightly smear if you brush/wipe over them right after using them, but other then that theyre great!

Ive been using these pens for years, so I decided to get my brother a pack for the holidays. He loves them as much as I do! I highly recommend micron pens for any artist, they are very useful for lining, sketching, pointillism, and detail work!