CopicMarkers 12-Piece Cool Gray Set

These markers are expensive, yes. These markers are awesome in the hand, yes. These markers will make you draw better, no...but you won't be able to blame the markers. If you are reading this review, then you have probably read all of the other 5-star reviews so there is nothing new for me to say than buy them. You already know how awesome they are, you are just on the fence because they are expensive. This is no different than investing is a great, balanced, sharp, chef's knife. the right tool makes the job easier and produces superior results - in the right hand.These markers are smooth and the ink flows well - nice and evenly. To properly use these markers, the ink should penetrate the paper, which may require multiple passes. Other markers layer the ink, so multiple passes will make the ink look darker; not these. Multiple passes may be required to get the true color, depending on the medium you are drawing on. Putting the ink on thick will not "darken" the color, but give you a true, streak free, color.Results are worth the money.

I am an industrial design student, and as such I use markers on virtually every project I have. The Copic Cool Gray Markers set is the second kind of Cool Gray markers I have purchased, and the last brand I will buy. The other leading brand does not compare to these. The Copic markers apply more uniformly, blend better, dry smoother and have a better gradient (shades are closer to those one higher or lower) and (knock wood) they don't dry out as fast. When they do, you can refill for less than the cost of replacing them, and that's better for the environment too. It's a win-win! The initial cost is a little higher than the other brand, but when you have to replace theirs so often, the cost savings disappear real quick. Buy these, and don't regret your purchase.

Overall if you're familiar with copic, you know they're good quality.making their magic work it's more up to the artist.if you're looking for a few tones of gray and dark, this is good to have.you could play with all the tones in this box to create effects that might work in your favor.

The markers workgreat, my daughter is in art school and they just what she needed.

I don't usually write reviews, but these markers are amazing. I was worried about spending 60 bucks for 12 markers, but after using them they are more than worth it. I mainly use pencils, but have been wanting to try new mediums. You can't get quite as smooth of a value change as you can get with a good set of pencils, but for markers they are amazing. They blend beautifully. I am going to get more of these sets. I'm going to try and post a pic of the first piece I did with these. So stay tuned.

I just quickly snatched the colors out and it seems to be good quality. The only thing I was disappointed in was that they are the Ciao markers not the Sketch markers! It doesn't say that anywhere in the description!

You already know copic is awsome. You may not want to buy them because of the cost ( thats only reason i went so long without them). But its a good investment and im glad i finally got them.

Great set of Copic markers for fine lines and definition. These aren't for the 4 year old who says she wants to be an artist! They are expensive because they are for experienced artist who will take care and cherish them.