Features of Copic markers

Professional markers of the Japanese firm Copic are known not only in their own country, but throughout the world. They are an indispensable material for people of various professions. Not only people engaged in artistic art, but also creators of comics, illustrators, designers, and even architects, use “kopiki”.

Copic markers are popular and in demand.

Stable consumer demand is due to the following advantages of “copies”:

• environmentally friendly, safe and do not contain impurities;
• have high quality: the paint in the markers will not dry out even after 3 years;
• have an alcohol base and dry quickly enough;
• stylish design and comfortable shape, it is pleasant to hold them in your hand;
• suitable for drawing not only on paper, but also on other surfaces;
• good indicators of profitability and the possibility of refueling;
• have a very wide color range, while the colors can be mixed together with a special blender;
• create the effect of watercolor drawing due to cross-hatching, while they do not spoil the paper;
• have several interchangeable tips: sharp, like the classic felt-tip pens, and more flexible, like the brush (there are still “spears” with a wide, beveled tip).

There are 4 types of “copies”: Original, Ciao, Wide and Sketch. In addition, there are still multilineers.

Let us consider in more detail each species.

• Copic Original or Classic appeared in 1987 the very first among the markers Copic. The color palette has 214 shades, among which there is a special blender - a colorless marker for mixing colors with each other. In the cross section, the markers are square, so they do not roll off from the working surface. Copic Classic has two tips: one is sharp, similar to a regular marker, the second is wider and sloping. Tips, if desired, can be changed, there are 9 interchangeable options.

Copic sketch appeared a little later. It is believed that the markers of this variety are intended for artists and illustrators. They have two tips: one is solid with a beveled edge, the second is an elastic brush. The case is oval, it is convenient to hold markers in hand. Copic Skretch has the widest color palette - 358 shades, among which there is a blender. There are 3 types of interchangeable tips.

• Copic ciao have 180 colors in their palette with a blender. The tips of this variety of markers are similar to the Copic Sketch. By their appearance, Ciao resembles classic felt-tip pens, they are smaller and thinner than the two previous Copic varieties, and therefore cost less. It is believed that these markers are designed for those who are just beginning to engage in artistic art and do not know what to choose. There are no numbers on caps, which makes it difficult to find the right marker at work.

• Copic wide It has one wide bevelled edge and is designed for painting large areas. This variety of markers has 36 shades, among which there is a blender. There are 2 types of interchangeable tips.

• Copic multiliner can be distinguished into a separate group of markers. They can be used both for artistic creativity and for writing. Lugs come in different diameters. Ink can be replaced.

Most of the customers speak positively about the Copic markers and note the high quality, beautiful design, convenient form and functionality. It is pleasant to draw with “kopecks”, with their help you can create real masterpieces of artistic art.Many buyers write about a very wide color palette of markers, which is a big plus. Colors can be mixed with each other, and it is very convenient.

How to select Copic markers, see the next video.