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Sakura Pigma Micron (6-Pack)
Best for: Manga artists, graphic designers and journalers who need fine black lines
Best for technical drawing
STAEDTLER
Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack)
Six black fineliners with metal-clad tips from 0.05 mm to 0.8 mm, filled with waterproof, lightfast pigment ink and made not to dry out if left uncapped.
Best for: Students, manga artists and drafters who want fine, waterproof black lines
- Pens
- 6
- Tip range
- 0.05 to 0.8 mm
- Ink
- Pigment, waterproof
- Tips
- Metal-clad
Buy it if
- You draw with rulers, templates or stencils and need tips that hold up against an edge
- You forget to recap pens. Dry Safe ink is designed not to dry out when left open
- You want lightfast, waterproof black ink for notes, manga or technical drafting
Skip it if
- You want a brush tip or bold outline sizes. The largest pen in this pack is 0.8 mm
- You want colored line work. All six pens are black
What the Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack) is
The Staedtler Pigment Liner 6 Pack is six black fineliners with assorted tip sizes from 0.05 mm to 0.8 mm. The tips are metal-clad, and Staedtler says they give durability and consistent ink flow for use with rulers and stencils, so they suit technical drawing as well as sketching and note-taking.
The ink is an archival-quality pigment ink that Staedtler describes as lightfast, waterproof and smear-resistant on paper. Its Dry Safe technology means the pens will not dry out if you leave the cap off for a while.
Key features, explained
Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
Six tip sizes, 0.05 to 0.8 mm
A range from hairline detail to a clear medium line, for note-taking, outlining, planners and precise drawing.
Metal-clad tips
The metal sleeve around each tip gives accurate line control and durability when you run the pen along a ruler or stencil.
Waterproof, lightfast pigment ink
Staedtler describes the archival pigment ink as lightfast, waterproof and smear-resistant, so it suits artwork that should last.
Dry Safe technology
The ink is designed not to dry out when a pen is left uncapped, which helps in class or during long drawing sessions.
Made for school and the studio
The listing names notes, study guides, diagrams, manga, illustration and technical drafting among its uses.
Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack) specifications
- Pens
- 6
- Tip range
- 0.05 to 0.8 mm
- Tips
- Metal-clad, ruler and stencil safe
- Ink
- Archival pigment, black
- Waterproof
- Yes, smear-resistant on paper
- Lightfast
- Yes
- Uncapped
- Dry Safe ink resists drying out
- Brand
- STAEDTLER
- Model
- 308-9SBK6
Who the Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack) suits
- Technical drawing and drafting. Staedtler says the metal-clad tips hold up for use with rulers and stencils, and the listing names technical drafting.
- Manga and ink illustration. The listing names manga, illustration and detailed black ink artwork, and the fine sizes handle hatching and detail.
- Students and note-takers. Dry Safe ink forgives a pen left open during a lecture, and the fine tips keep notes neat.
Look elsewhere if: you want a brush tip and bold sizes. The XWT Fineliner Set (13 Pens) runs from 0.15 to 3.0 mm plus a brush marker.
Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack) vs similar picks
Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack)
- Pens
- 6
- Sizes
- 0.05 to 0.8 mm
- Ink
- Pigment, waterproof
- Tips
- Metal-clad
Choose it for: Ruler work and Dry Safe ink
- Pens
- 6
- Sizes
- 005, 01, 02, 03, 05, 08
- Ink
- Pigma pigment, archival
- Tips
- Not listed
Choose it for: Six sizes of pH neutral archival ink
- Pens
- 9
- Sizes
- Not listed
- Ink
- Pigment, archival
- Tips
- Not listed
Choose it for: Ink compatible with Copic markers
Before you buy
- The set stops at 0.8 mm, so add a bolder pen or a brush pen for thick outlines and fills.
- Let the ink dry before erasing pencil lines or coloring over it.
- Waterproof and smear-resistant claims are for paper, so test other surfaces first.
Frequently asked questions about the Staedtler Pigment Liner (6-Pack)
- Can I use Staedtler Pigment Liners with a ruler?
- Yes. The metal-clad tips are made for use with rulers and stencils.
- What sizes are in the Staedtler Pigment Liner 6 pack?
- Six assorted black tips ranging from 0.05 mm to 0.8 mm.
- What happens if I leave the cap off?
- Staedtler's Dry Safe ink is designed not to dry out when a pen is left uncapped for a while.
- Are Staedtler Pigment Liners waterproof?
- Yes. Staedtler lists the archival pigment ink as waterproof and smear-resistant on paper.
- Are Staedtler Pigment Liners good for manga?
- The listing names manga and detailed black ink artwork among their uses, and the fine tips suit inking and hatching.
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