What more can I say about these markers, other than the fact that they are amazing! This is my third set, after previously purchasing the 80 count fine/chisel set and the 48 count pastel brush/chisel set. I loved the brush tip so much in the pastel set, I ended up buying these to have all of the colors with the brush tip and to expand my ridiculous obsession. Pros: 1. Great value - I have never used Copic or any of the other fancy markers, so I can't compare these to those high quality ones. But, these are amazing and they won't break your budget! If I owned Copic markers, I'd probably be too terrified to use them because of how expensive they are. At least with these, I know if I dry them out from over usage, I can replace them without having to sell a kidney. 2. Easy to use - Even if you're like me and have never used an alcohol based marker and you only really use them for coloring books, these are easy to use. Once you get used to them, you'll be in love. (I mean, they aren't Crayola water based type markers, so they ARE different - not knocking Crayola, just saying they are different). They blend/layer beautifully, and you don't get the streaks you'd typically see with regular water based markers. Plus, the colors are bright and bold, which is awesome. 3. Amazing customer service - While doing a color swatch (HIGHLY recommend, as the actual color and the marker tip don't match as closely as you'd expect), I noticed I was missing a color and received a duplicate of another color instead. In addition, one marker's lid popped off at some point, and the marker was completely dried out. I reached out to their customer service, as recommended from their paper insert that came with the markers. Not only did they respond quickly to correct the issue, they repeatedly apologized for something that was clearly an accident and followed up after the replacements were delivered to confirm I had received them and that they were the right colors and were working properly. A++ for amazing service!! Cons (that are easily avoidable!!): 1. The markers do bleed, which I think is pretty common with alcohol markers, so not certain if that's a true con for these markers, or just a con for alcohol markers in general. So, if you are a fancy-adult-coloring book type of person, just look for single sided coloring books (or search for pictures with ugly backside pictures, lol) and make sure and use a blank page or something in between, just to be safe. The marker set does come with a handy little silicone type page to go between sheets, but it's only about 1/2 the size of a standard coloring book page, so using a piece of paper is a little easier. 2. As mentioned before, the actual color and the color on the marker don't align as closely as I would have expected. After reading reviews prior to purchasing my first set, I saw this as a common con shared. However, taking the 5-15 minutes (depending on how fast you are) to do a color swatch on the cards they provided will show you the true color and basically eliminate this issue. Overall, if you are on the fence... Buy these - you won't be disappointed! I'll be an Ohuhu customer for life. :) Read more
Overall: Fantastic markers. Great variety in color spectrum. Color lays well on the paper, no matter what paper type I use. Blends well, great quality and quantity. Doesn't feel cheap, because it isn't. Big difference between "cheap/knockoff" markers from other brands, vs. these cost-effective/purposefully crafted drawing tools from Ohuhu. These are not Copic, but that's not a fair comparison. Ohuhu's markers are for the people by the people, made by artists for artists. Also, Ohuhu is constantly upping their game and utilizing customer feedback. Ohuhu alcohol-based markers are perfect for all kinds of illustration, design, and styles of art. Pros: - Includes color swatch, bleed-proof under paper pad, & carrying/storage bag. (*Always make sure to swatch again if using a different paper type, as colorfastness depends on how much ink is absorbed.) - Markers labeled w/ name & number. - Great tones, vibrant, mid, dark, light. - Blends well. - Great base for colored pencil. - Nibs are versatile. Sturdy but soft enough for fine details. - Good shape, easy to grasp. - High quality & quantity. - Responsive and helpful customer service. Remedy-focused, and very supportive. Cons: - One marker was busted, dripped red ink everywhere. (*Fortunately, Ohuhu customer service was able to comp me adequately for the busted marker!) Read more
I've previously used the Copic brand for most of my life, however, it definitely shows that the quality had gone down. Also what the heck, the cost has always been overly priced. I've done some research on a few different brands, but THIS company (Ohuhu) is one I've always gone back to. I purchased the 120 Honolulu markers - and let me tell you. I was sooo impressed right off the bat. It comes in a nifty little carrying case. Kind of the size of a mini lunchbox. The entire pack also comes with 2 swatch cards for all of the markers. I do suggest making sure you fill out the swatch card (as time consuming as it is). The color you see on the cap may not be the same look once the marker actually dries on paper. The markers themselves are super gentle, so please be careful if you have a heavy hand. One side is a BRUSH while the other side is a THICKER CHISEL. They are not micro, also not macro. Perfect size for the tips if you ask me. It's also super nice because they are refillable and the cost for refill is decent! Since it is an alcohol-based marker, make sure you use something other than standard printer paper. It 100% will bleed through. I used this on "marker paper" specifically, and the bleeding in non-existent, the flow is great, and the blending / layering is so easy to work with. Think of these things as "modern watercolor" brushes. The smell of these markers is pretty much nothing. Doesn't mess with my head or nose sitting in a small space drawing. The caps pop on and are super tight (though when you're doing the swatches make sure you put the caps on tight!) to help avoid drying out. As always, if youre not using the marker actively, make sure you close the lid. Since it's alcohol based it WILL evaporate and then your marker will be dry and bland. Take care of these for sure. Either way, this is a GREAT investment for beginners and pros. I will be saving up to purchase more color packs so I can complete the collection!! Read more
