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

Sakura pigma micron pens are great pens for artists and they have permanent ink that do not fade or smudge. The set of 10 comes with pens with different tips and fineness, as well as brush pens/markers. This is a pack of GRAY pens, not black.

The colors are in gradient shades from light grey to black with pen point-sizes .25mm, .45mm, .60mm and two of the ten Micron pens in this set have brush tips. The pens uses archival ink and fine tips permit great precision in drawing and writing. While not cushioned or ergonomically shaped they are sized so they are comfortable to hold—not too big or too thin. The pens have pocket clips and the top clicks definitively in place so no question it is closed. Excellent.

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.

I gifted these pens to my buddys wife for her work. Shes a tattoo artist full time and a part time graphic designer. Ive since asked her what she thought and she loves them. She frequently uses them for sketches of tattoos at work as well as for quick drafting of designs at home.