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MARTCOLOR Micro Pen Fineliner Pens, 10 Size Black Archival Ink Pens
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MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack)

A set of 10 black fineliner pens: nine nibs from 0.05 mm to 1.0 mm and one soft brush tip. The pigment ink is water based, waterproof and fade proof.

Best for: Manga artists, sketchers and letterers who want many line widths

Pens
10
Sizes
0.05 to 1.0 mm plus brush
Ink
Pigment, water based
Waterproof
Yes

Buy it if

  • You want a very fine 0.05 mm tip for hatching and small details
  • You ink manga or comics and want a brush tip for bold lines
  • You want ten tip sizes, including a brush, in one pack

Skip it if

  • You want metal-clad tips. The Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack) lists them; the MARTCOLOR listing does not describe its tip material
  • You need colored ink. All ten pens are black

What the MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack) is

The MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners are ten black drawing pens with nibs from a very fine 0.05 mm up to 1.0 mm, plus a soft brush tip of 1 to 2 mm. The listing names manga, anime, sketching, technical drawing and lettering among its uses.

The ink is a water-based pigment ink, called archival in the title, that the listing describes as waterproof, fadeproof, non-bleeding and non-toxic. Each pen has a coded cap and a pocket clip.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 10 tips from 0.05 mm to a brush

    The set includes 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 mm nibs plus a soft brush tip of 1 to 2 mm.

  • Waterproof pigment ink

    The listing says the water-based pigment ink is waterproof, fade proof and non-bleeding.

  • Coded caps with clips

    Each pen has a coded cap and a pocket clip, so sizes are easy to tell apart and the pens are easy to carry.

  • Works with other media

    MARTCOLOR lists the pens as compatible with pencil, watercolor paint, markers and highlighters.

  • Warranty

    The listing gives a 3 year manufacturer warranty.

MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack) specifications

Pens
10, black
Tip sizes
0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm and soft brush
Brush tip
About 1 to 2 mm
Ink
Pigment, water based
Waterproof
Yes
Other claims
Fade proof, non-bleeding, non-toxic
Caps
Coded, with pocket clip
Warranty
3 years
Model
M840-10

Who the MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack) suits

  • Manga and comic artists. The very fine tips suit hatching and screentone-style detail, and the brush tip handles bold outlines.
  • Sketchers and students. Ten sizes from 0.05 mm to a brush tip cover fine detail through bold lines, and the listing names sketching and note taking.
  • Journalers and letterers. The listing names bullet journaling, lettering and note taking among its uses.

Look elsewhere if: you want thick nibs for bold fills. The Muchcute Micro Fineliners (12-Pack) go up to 3.0 mm.

MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack) vs similar picks

  • MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack)

    Pens
    10
    Sizes
    0.05 to 1.0 mm plus brush
    Ink
    Pigment, water based
    Waterproof
    Yes

    Choose it for: A very fine 0.05 mm tip plus a brush

  • Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack)

    Pens
    6
    Sizes
    0.05 to 0.8 mm
    Ink
    Pigment, waterproof
    Waterproof
    Yes

    Choose it for: Metal-clad tips

  • Muchcute Micro Fineliners (12-Pack)

    Pens
    12
    Sizes
    0.2 to 3.0 mm plus brush
    Ink
    Archival pigment
    Waterproof
    Yes

    Choose it for: Thick nibs for bold fills

Before you buy

  • Use light pressure on the 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm tips so they last.
  • Wait until the ink is fully dry before you erase pencil lines underneath.
  • All ten pens are black.

Frequently asked questions about the MARTCOLOR Micro Fineliners (10-Pack)

Are MARTCOLOR pens good for manga?
The listing names manga and anime among its uses. The 0.05 mm and 0.1 mm tips suit hatching and fine detail, and the brush tip handles bold outlines.
Is MARTCOLOR ink waterproof?
The listing describes it as waterproof and fade-proof.
What sizes are in the MARTCOLOR 10 pack?
0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 mm, plus a soft brush tip of about 1 to 2 mm.
Can I erase pencil under the ink?
Yes, once the ink is fully dry. Waiting a few minutes avoids smudging.
Can I use MARTCOLOR pens with watercolor?
The listing says they are compatible with watercolor paint. Let the ink dry first.

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