I've been testing these alongside my Prismacolor set for a couple weeks and I have to say... I like the color range of these (and price) much more. These self level better, too. The blend is immaculate. They do bleed through heavy paper, so make sure you have a color absorber underneath your pages. But that just means they're saturated in color. They're super comfortable to hold and the caps are not hard to get off. Also, a carrying case with a strap? Crayola could never. The blending stick works super well to blend those stubborn lines if you let edges dry, (because the ink dries super quickly as these are alcohol based markers, so it does happen often). Also not a strong smell like Prismacolor markers, but I have noticed they're not as long-lasting unfortunately. Very close though. I illustrate and color for hours every day, so I go through markers pretty quickly. So I feel confident in saying that if you're looking for better quality markers for say, leisurely coloring, and you're sick of Crayola and CrazyArt, these are perfect for you. The only things that would make these markers top dog in my opinion would be to change the caps so they can connect to one another and color match the indicator colors better to the dried ink. I don't know how many times I lost the cap to the marker I was using, so I had to be very mindful where I placed it. Since the colors in the pens were not reflected very well on the caps, I made a color sheet to reference, but I still made a few mistakes here and there until I got in the groove. I also wish the tips were a bit more flexible. Certain ones get to the point of having softer tips the more you use them, but others haven't broken in as easily. Still, don't let these personal nitpicky cons deter you. I'm extremely picky and use these all day, every day so it's difficult for a seasoned artist not to notice these things. Even still, these are very small prices to pay for affordable, vibrant, and sleek markers. I plan to buy more when these run out. And that's saying something.
Manufacturer | Caliart |
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Brand | Caliart |
Item Weight | 3.01 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 6.88 x 4.5 x 6.29 inches |
Color | 80 colors plus 1 Colorless Blender |
Material Type | Fine and Broad Chisel Tip |
Number of Items | 81 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 81) |
Point Type | Fine, Chisel |
Line Size | 0.7-7mm |
Ink Color | Multicolor |
Manufacturer Part Number | FBA662932 |