SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black and Gray Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 10 Pack

I love the Sakura Microns and use them all the time for line and watercolor. Sometimes I let the ink dry overnight first before adding watercolors so they dont bleed. But this is my number one ink product for art.

Ive had a set of all black pens like this in the past but I wanted to mix things up a bit for when Im writing on different shades of paper and these work exactly how I wanted them to, the gray brush pens and the thicker tipped pens are excellent for adding shadows to letters or drawings so Im beyond pleased with the performance of them.

When I read a few months ago that these were being released, I kept looking for them, but couldnt find them. Im so glad theyre finally available! I use Sakura Pigma Microns (in black) for urban sketching and line-and-watercolor work, and have always counted on the fact that the marks will not budge on the paper, no matter how much water I use, or how many layers I put down. This gray set is no different in that regard. I always felt the black was a little too present, and that tones of gray would be nicer to work with... and these are, for my use. I used the darker gray for the outline and the lighter gray for the shading; I shouldve reversed that for this example - which I did with the size 05s - but it was just a quick doodle, and you get the idea. There was no budging when I added the watercolor, and the line tone is much more subtle than black. I hope at some point the gray pens will be available in the 005 size, as thats my favorite to work with. These would be lovely to use for pen and ink techniques as illustrated in the manufacturers photos, and will give artists an additional edge in terms of tones/shading. Just as good as the originals. Glad theyre finally here.

good perfect pens, but it was unclear if it was supposed to come with a black of all the sizes and it doesnt. nbd just letting you know

I have been using Sakura pens for nearly 25 years, and they continue to be just as consistently good quality as ever. Micron is not playing around. These are well-made, the ink is exceptional. If you like Sakura you will love how versatile this grey set is. I can think of dozens of uses beyond just illustration. I think they will be in regular rotation in the bullet journal pen case and I cannot wait to try them for all the new themes I have planned for 2022!

SAKURA Pigma Micron Gray, 10 Pens, Piece My artistically inclined daughter loves painting and illustrating using a variety of different media and this is a very versatile set, with Sakuras expected high quality level. This set exceeds expectations and does not disappoint!

As an artist, I am always using whatever medium I can get my hands on to do various types of artwork. Finding a good assortment of Micron Pens is not always easy for me. This pack is wonderful. HOW THESE COME The package these come in is fantastic. Not only does it give the measurements and shape of the head, but it marks the place where the pen is with how it looks. It is excellent as a reference for a quick access to grab the pen I want ARE THE PENS MARKED? The pens are marked at the tops with color and size. They also have letters to indicate what kind of tip. VARIOUS TIPS I love the various sizes of the tips. Having a brush tip in the bunch is also fantastic. PERFORMANCE I have uploaded a picture I drew. It was a copy of a rubber stamp (I made it much larger) that someone did a demo of with markers. I drew mine freehand with these micron markers. I used gray and black. As you can see from the picture, the alcohol markers did not smear the gray or black micron pens. THE BOTTOM LINE I love these pens. They are still pretty new but I have used them a lot. I hope they wont dry out fast. I will update if they do. MY RATING FIVE STARS. This is a fabulous assortment of color and shapes. I love that they are marked on the package too. I hope to store them in there for now until I cant anymore. The marked spots are great for reference and quick use.

Sakura overall is a great company for art pens, whether they are markers, calligraphy, or inking. The gray set is impressive for shading and outlining. They are archival ink, so they are designed not to fade. There are several reviews that state these are waterproof. Please keep the following in mind when working with them, “will not bleed or run after the ink has dried.” If you plan to use these with watercolors, please ensure you either outline with the pen first, then let it dry, or outline after using the watercolor when the paper is dry. I used them with mixed media gels and made the mistake of not waiting until the paper is dry, then added additional details. See picture. The dark color is the ink smearing.

These are my favorite pens as they come in a wide variety of tips and have a long life. While these are waterproof - they do say they are not made for going through the washing machine. I do use mine to write on tags and they last for about 11 months of going through the washer. 10 pen set includes 1 each of 4 points sizes in Light Cool Gray and Cool Gray: Micron 01 - 0.25 mm, Micron 05 - 0.45mm, Micron 10 - 0.60mm fineliner pens and Pigma Brush + Micron 05 & Micron 10 in GRAY ink. Pigma pigment based ink is waterproof, chemical and fade resistant, bleed free, quick drying and pH neutral. Pigma ink colors are derived from single pigment colors for color consistency. Non-Toxic Long lasting No bleeding Works well for watercolors as it will not bleed when wet! Fair price

This set of Sakura Pigma pens offers a really nice range of grays and tips. The archival quality ink looks great and doesnt bleed. I tested on a wide range of papers with good results. The 10 tips ensure you can get the desired effects every time. Sakura pens are always high quality and easily recommended.