Sakura Pigma Micron 05 Marker Pen - 0.45 mm - Royal Blue

I use this pen all the time for crosshatching and very fine outlines. It's not for people with heavy hands, and it's not the most durable pen for writing.

Whoever rates these lowly write way too heavily and should be using a different pen to begin with. If you're looking for fine detailing and have the gentle hand for such details, this pen is perfect. It doesn't just "wear out" after 30 minutes.

I've used these pens for years and always found them to be an excellent buy. The ink is smooth, crisp, and dark. However, if you press too hard, the tip will push into the barrel, so these need to be used with only light pressure.

It would be nice to see these colors drawn or written with.
Also, does the black come as a set of mixed sizes?
Love these as they can be water-colored over after drying.
p.s.- don't leave the cap off !! but they do last a long time.

Could you consider carrying the Faber-Castell Pitt artist brush pens?
They are fabulous to work with the Sakura.

thanks for carrying sooooo many pens ! molly z.

Unlike the previous review, I find that these pens are very worthwhile. The ink is black to me; also, it is light- and waterproof, which isn't something most pens can boast. The wide range of sizes and the colours make this one of my favourite pens. I find that they handle precision drawing very well.

(I advise the previous user to look at rotring instruments, i.e. rapidographs. They are not disposable, and may just be of the right kind!)

Good:

Extreme precision.
Great flow without being viscous.
Writes well at all angles.
No feathering.

Possibly Bad:

Barrel (underneath the cap) is slightly too narrow for my taste. I know I can and will get used to it, but if you are used to big grips or thick writing utensils, it will feel odd at first.

This pen delivers and you can't go wrong if you need a utensil that writes incredibly precise and glides perfectly. The only drawback is if you can't write without using a large grip. Highly recommend.