Copic - Black Multiliner 0.5mm

I'm torn about these pens. On the one hand, they work smoothly, the ink dries quickly, and the color range is lovely. This particular pen is more of a hunter green than a brownish olive color, but I actually prefer that.On the other hand, the pen's construction feels very cheap. The clip is incredibly flimsy. It also takes quite a bit of force to get the cap to click into place on the pen, and it's hard to get the cap to post properly -- you have to wiggle and push to get it on, and when you take it off, it comes free with a loud pop. I ordered three of these in different colors, and they all have this problem, so it's not an issue with one defective pen.It's just odd that these pens cost a dollar more than Sakura Microns, but are less pleasant to write with due ... MoreI'm torn about these pens. On the one hand, they work smoothly, the ink dries quickly, and the color range is lovely. This particular pen is more of a hunter green than a brownish olive color, but I actually prefer that.On the other hand, the pen's construction feels very cheap. The clip is incredibly flimsy. It also takes quite a bit of force to get the cap to click into place on the pen, and it's hard to get the cap to post properly -- you have to wiggle and push to get it on, and when you take it off, it comes free with a loud pop. I ordered three of these in different colors, and they all have this problem, so it's not an issue with one defective pen.It's just odd that these pens cost a dollar more than Sakura Microns, but are less pleasant to write with due to their construction. Even though the Copics still have better colors than any other brand of fineliner, I'm not sure if I'll be buying any more of them.

I hadn't had a chance before to order Copic Pens. I couldn't justify the cost for myself. But in this order, I ordered two different ones to try them out. I absolutely do not like drawing or writing with them. This particular really didn't even write well at all, skipping a lot. I threw it away three days after it arrived. I also ordered a blue one and it writes fine, I just didn't like the way the ink came out on Tomoe River paper or the feel of it scratching across the paper. It is honestly the last pen I will reach for.

Copic Multiliner 0.05 mm Black - testing this out for every-day writing in my Hobonichi Weeks Mega. I love my Hobonich Weeks, but need to use a very fine pen in order to fit all what I need in the daily blocks. I prefer to write with markers over ballpoint or gel pens. Many fineliners are a series of cylinders of increasing size from the needle tip to the barrel. I tend to hold my pens just at the juncture between the smaller cylinder and the barrel-sized cylinder, which can be very uncomfortable for long writing sessions. The Copic Multiliner has one smooth conical transition in the plastic from the needle tip to the body & so is much more comfortable to write with for those of us who choke up on our pens. Haven't used it enough to know how long the tip lasts ... MoreCopic Multiliner 0.05 mm Black - testing this out for every-day writing in my Hobonichi Weeks Mega. I love my Hobonich Weeks, but need to use a very fine pen in order to fit all what I need in the daily blocks. I prefer to write with markers over ballpoint or gel pens. Many fineliners are a series of cylinders of increasing size from the needle tip to the barrel. I tend to hold my pens just at the juncture between the smaller cylinder and the barrel-sized cylinder, which can be very uncomfortable for long writing sessions. The Copic Multiliner has one smooth conical transition in the plastic from the needle tip to the body & so is much more comfortable to write with for those of us who choke up on our pens. Haven't used it enough to know how long the tip lasts compared to the Staedtler 0.05 pigment liner, which is what I have been using.

Amazing product! Writes so smoothly.

For many years, I have been using Sakura Pigma Micron pens to ink my drawings. Microns are definitely an industry standard, and I have always been quite happy with them. However, I decided to branch out and try some new markers, including the Copic .Too MultiLiners. They did not disappoint!I bought a wide range of the copics, from very fine nib to broad nib, including some brush tips. One thing that I really like about the copics is that there is an additional size, 0.03, which I do not think is available in the sakura microns. Having that extra tiny size is quite nice.In terms of the way the pens write, their quality and the depth of the blackness are quite similar. I did some test comparisons and really cannot tell a difference between them. My personal ... MoreFor many years, I have been using Sakura Pigma Micron pens to ink my drawings. Microns are definitely an industry standard, and I have always been quite happy with them. However, I decided to branch out and try some new markers, including the Copic .Too MultiLiners. They did not disappoint!I bought a wide range of the copics, from very fine nib to broad nib, including some brush tips. One thing that I really like about the copics is that there is an additional size, 0.03, which I do not think is available in the sakura microns. Having that extra tiny size is quite nice.In terms of the way the pens write, their quality and the depth of the blackness are quite similar. I did some test comparisons and really cannot tell a difference between them. My personal opinion is that the Copics have a slightly smoother feel to them.My final note is about the brush nibs. This is where I think the Copics do a much better job. The soft brush is very flexible but also does a great job of springing back to its original shape. As soft as it is, you also get pretty good control. The medium brush is nice as well, because it's considerably stiffer and allows even more control. Maybe I don't have enough experience with brushes, but I find the Sakura Micron brush to be a little bit too uncontrollable and it is a lot harder to get the super fine lines that the Copic Soft Brush can give you.

Great ink, not so great nibs

Bought two in black, sizes .8 and 1.0. I am used to Microns, and the quality of the ink completely blows them out of the water. It is incredibly dark and opaque, absolutely fantastic. I discovered that it is completely resistant to oil based mediums as well, so that is a bonus.The reason I had to drop it down to 4 stars is the nibs. The nib on my .8 split after sparing use. I've had this type of issue with cheaper pens, but not Microns so I was very disappointed to see it happen on a pen with a similar price point to Microns. I am surprised it happened with such a large nib as well. It's possible mine was defective, that could explain it.I love these pens, but I'm afraid to buy more because I'm concerned about how easily the nib broke. Buying them only to have the ... MoreBought two in black, sizes .8 and 1.0. I am used to Microns, and the quality of the ink completely blows them out of the water. It is incredibly dark and opaque, absolutely fantastic. I discovered that it is completely resistant to oil based mediums as well, so that is a bonus.The reason I had to drop it down to 4 stars is the nibs. The nib on my .8 split after sparing use. I've had this type of issue with cheaper pens, but not Microns so I was very disappointed to see it happen on a pen with a similar price point to Microns. I am surprised it happened with such a large nib as well. It's possible mine was defective, that could explain it.I love these pens, but I'm afraid to buy more because I'm concerned about how easily the nib broke. Buying them only to have the nibs regularly break would be a huge waste of money. But I think they're still worth a buy if you love the idea of super opaque, dark ink.

My favorite fineliners!

The Multiliners are by far my favorite fineliners. I've tried both these and Sakura Pigma Microns, and while both have their unique upsides, I've ended up using the Multiliners for general use more often than not. Why? Well, let me count the ways...they're versatile. When dry, they are completely resistant to both Copic Markers (for obvious reasons) and water. I appreciate the focus on darker, more subtle colors, like with the two sets of gray pens (warm and cool). I find Multiliners more comfortable to hold. They offer tip sizes that are both smaller and larger than the smallest and largest Micron offerings.That being said, they aren't perfect. The finer tips can bend if you're rough with them. I wish they sold these in more colors. The pen clip on the cap is a ... MoreThe Multiliners are by far my favorite fineliners. I've tried both these and Sakura Pigma Microns, and while both have their unique upsides, I've ended up using the Multiliners for general use more often than not. Why? Well, let me count the ways...they're versatile. When dry, they are completely resistant to both Copic Markers (for obvious reasons) and water. I appreciate the focus on darker, more subtle colors, like with the two sets of gray pens (warm and cool). I find Multiliners more comfortable to hold. They offer tip sizes that are both smaller and larger than the smallest and largest Micron offerings.That being said, they aren't perfect. The finer tips can bend if you're rough with them. I wish they sold these in more colors. The pen clip on the cap is a bit loose. I wish they'd offer all the colors in all the sizes. The small and medium brushes perform well, but it's hard to get fine lines once they eventually wear out.Overall, if you work a lot in illustration, I'd recommend looking into these.

Problem with "faded looking" black ink

I like Copic pens, but I am giving them a one star rating in this review because lately I've been having trouble with the smaller size black pens such as 005 and 01 having faded looking ink. As in, dark gray rather than black ink. When I compare my newest Copics to my newest Pigma Micron pens or Faber Pitt pens, the difference is noticeable. The Microns and Pitts are black, the Copics are dark gray. I brought this to the attention of Blick, and they kindly replaced the pens that I was having trouble with. However, even the replacements are not the deep black color that I expect from Copic. The only one of my Copics that actually is deep black is my size 03. Either I am coming across old stock or Copic is having some quality control issues. It's becoming "hit and ... MoreI like Copic pens, but I am giving them a one star rating in this review because lately I've been having trouble with the smaller size black pens such as 005 and 01 having faded looking ink. As in, dark gray rather than black ink. When I compare my newest Copics to my newest Pigma Micron pens or Faber Pitt pens, the difference is noticeable. The Microns and Pitts are black, the Copics are dark gray. I brought this to the attention of Blick, and they kindly replaced the pens that I was having trouble with. However, even the replacements are not the deep black color that I expect from Copic. The only one of my Copics that actually is deep black is my size 03. Either I am coming across old stock or Copic is having some quality control issues. It's becoming "hit and miss" with them for me, otherwise I'd give them a five star rating.

Some of the markers were dry

I normally never have a problem with this product but some of the markers were a little drier than they're supposed to be. The tip was still brand new but for some reason there wasn't as much ink flowing into it from the marker. It only happened with a few of the markers in one particular box. It was still disappointing because I use them for my live caricature drawing gigs, and it was annoying to not have the materials I need. I have used these markers for years and they are normally great so I will keep buying them.

Wonderful liners!

I use Copic multiliners for my greeting card illustrations. The super-fine nibs are perfect for detailing and the thicker nibs work great for outlining figures and text. Lines are crisp and ink distributes evenly. #sweepstakes