Sakura Pigma Micron 08 Marker Pen - 0.5 mm - Black

A thick marker pen, supposedly of archival quality. I like pens and pencils a lot for writing a lot of notes during the day, but this is marker pen is better used for other purposes. A friend was very happy when I gave this pen as a gift for he.

I recently got a set of these pens from Michael's. A 005, 03, 08, 1 mm, brush, and a pencil, all pens in black. I gotta say, they do make a very nice line and are probably something that I will go back to in a later time. The only reason I didn't give 5 starts is because they don't stand up all that well to erasing. Other than that, these pens are great!

These pens have been around for awhile but I've just gone back to them. I know a lot of people use them in zentangle and drawing. I love them because they're waterproof. Lately I've been using them with watercolor. They work great because the pen doesn't bleed when water is added. I have them in all sizes and colors. I love the smaller sized pens because you can really get great detail with them.

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.