Customer Reviews

Have to admit that it's true that the f02 has better flow BUT for drawing comic or manga it's GREAT because this is meant for the detailed and parts of your drawing that you want to appear light or faded. The purpose of the slow flow in this pen is so we can draw slow in small detailed areas of your drawing. If you wanted faded or light streak lines that do the ink fades appearance then do faster strokes. This pen is great cause you have total control do to the pressure and speed of the streaks. Recommended!

The Copic drawing pen was one of my first Japanese imports. When I recieved this item, I expected a great quality pen. (Considering it's Copic) But to my surprise it was only mediocre at best. Perhaps it was just my pen, but, it always skips when I'm inking a drawing, and that's not exactly a great thig=ng. Also, the ink seems very lightly washed out. Like a few drops of water were added to it. I don't really use it that much, but... it's not exactly the greatest, the ink from a uni-ball disposable pen is far more consistent. Once again though. It could just be my pen. Or it could be all of them that are like this. I would use caution when buying this product. The only reason I would consider using this pen for drawing, is if you use tick-lines ALOT. I mean alot, alot. Good points, is that it's a thin line (if you can get it to write) and it's very light. And if you like a washed out kind of looking ink, this pen would be good for you.

I don't know if this is the Producters fault or mine or my paper's, but the nib gets clogged by Paper Fibers being scratched off from drawing all the time. I then have to get these out and this costs time and nerves. Beside that, I LOVE the feeling of drawing. It floats neat. If it floats...
Anyway - I'm not used to Fountain Pens. I gonna think about trying another brand.

Good pen for every day.

I have several of these pens. I use them mostly for mathematics and drawing -- some general note taking too. Sometimes I just don't want to take my Pelikan, and these pens fill the bill. They are sturdy, and I don't worry about throwing one into the bottom of a book bag. They don't cost much, so I don't mind leaving a couple in the office where they will inevitably be "borrowed" by one of my coworkers. :)

On good, smooth paper they perform very well. They produce a good, dark line -- almost as good as a technical drafting pen. Constant width and good flow. The ink drys fast, and is very resistant to smudging and smearing. While not 100% waterproof, the ink is very water resistant. The pens can be a little scratchy especially when new. Only down side is that about 1 out of 10 seems to be a -- super scratchy misaligned nib, poor flow, or dried up.

Could never get it to work for more than a second at a time. Maybe I got a dud or they're not for left-handers?

I got my pens fairly quicker than expected. When I opened them i was surprised for them not to be in a box. Then I used them on my homework, I was so glad that I ordered these pens. See I like to have a super fine tip on my pen, and 0.1mm is the smallest tipped pen I have every written with and I love it. I would recommend this pen to any one who likes to write with a super-fine tip.

My review of all three Copic Drawing Pens is at http://john.mignault.net/blog/2009/07/30/copic-drawing-fountain-pen-review/

I bought 3 of these pens and had terrible luck with each one. One did not work at all, one let me make a line about 3 inches long and then quit, the third one just dripped spots of ink. Don't recommend at all.

More like 4.5 stars.

Great pen for detailed works. Nice dark ink and flows beautifully.

It does however, smudge a little, but that was stated in the description (which I missed). When you run Copics or other art markers on it, it only darkens around the marked area and smudges if you drag it out. On bristol paper, it doesn't smudge however.

For those who still have ink flow issues, this is a HUGE TIP that will make u fall in love with this pen. the pen has an ink holding sponge inside. Uncap the end and pull it out without damaging it with a tweaser and dip it in a ink bottle and squeeze it carefully to soak up the ink, then drop it back in the pen and cap the end again. The flw will go amazingly smooth. Repeat when the issue occurs again.

For those who still have ink flow issues, this is a HUGE TIP that will make u fall in love with this pen. the pen has an ink holding sponge inside. Uncap the end and pull it out without damaging it with a tweaser and dip it in a sepia ink bottle and squeeze it carefully to soak up the ink, then drop it back in the pen and cap the end again. The flw will go amazingly smooth. Repeat when the issue occurs ...

i bought this pen looking for a good sepia tone to draw with. i love copic products and fountain pens (my Lamy is my fp of choice). This pen would not write for anything. I even had a friend try it and he couldnt get it to do anything... Very scratchy, dried up, not worth $1, let alone $5... but JetPens took my return and credited my account. They also agreed that i got a defective pen, still, i wouldnt try this one again... Might try a wider black next time.

This pen is really great for drawing manga! smooth lines. my only problem is is tends to smear with markers, but not enough to lose a star.

I've got one of these pens and one in black. For some reason my Sepia pen is terrible. I can never get a good flow of ink and its sometimes scratchy no matter how i hold it. My black Copic pen works perfect...but I think I got a dud sepia pen....

this pens are not waterproof they are copic proof do.

Works great as a writing pen as long as it stays at your desk. Not made to be shaken a lot. I really like it for writing and drawing.

I like this pen alright. I do not draw manga, but figured it might not be a bad choice for just a disposable fountain pen. The color is good, though, at least for me, I have to hold it at a steeper angle than natural to get a solid flow. You have to have it at at least a 45 degree angle for it to have a good smooth flow. If that is your style (and maybe that's just the angle that most draw with), it might not be a bad pen for you. It is scratchy, but I personally don't mind that a lot when I am writing.

It's not my favorite low-priced fountain pen, but it's pretty good for sketching. The nib is sturdy yet quite stiff. It writes/draws a bit scratchy (which can be good for sketchie drawings). It's a very fine line and I usually like the extra-fine nibs, however this one seems "sharp".
The sepia ink is a bit lighter than I'd have liked.
Over all, for the price it's a "must-try"!!

Died within the first day not worth it.

As collector of drawing pencils and pens, I'm really impressed how the nib is smooth on paper. Very good for lefty and writing.

Only two things I don't like:
-the look
-Can't draw like I want. Because the tip is rounded and thick, It can't draws with an unstable angle.

Copic is for Copic, so if you use a Copic... on your drawings, you should use only Copic brands and not an other brand. This is my advice.

Same as f01 black but is in sepia brown color. Perfect for drawing lines that you dont want to appear completely black like faded backgrounds. Just scan in grayscale or black&white. Great for drawing comic or manga because this is meant for the detailed and parts of your drawing that you want to appear light or faded. The purpose of the slow flow in this pen is so we can draw slow in small detailed areas of your drawing. Thicker lines can be made by doing slow strokes. If you wanted faded or light streak lines that do the ink fades appearance then do faster strokes. This pen is great cause you have total control do to the pressure and speed of the streaks. Recommended! People do complain that it skips but that's it's purpose for streak affects. If they don't want skips then slow down when drawing lines. Recommended!

Works great as a writing pen as long as it stays at your desk. Not made to be shaken alot. I really like it for writing and drawing.

My review of all three Copic Drawing Pens is at http://john.mignault.net/blog/2009/07/30/copic-drawing-fountain-pen-review/

My review of all three Copic Drawing Pens is at http://john.mignault.net/blog/2009/07/30/copic-drawing-fountain-pen-review/