Customer Reviews

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen Set, 6-Pack, Black Ink

5 star:		(35)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am an avid pen and pencil artist. I have tried several brands of pens, these being a "must have" for me. They last quite awhile, the point stays firm, and the ink does not "bleed". The smallest is .005, largest .08. My favorites are the .005 and .01, but I own all sizes and colors. I HIGHLY recommend this set to start with, but beware - once you try these, you will be hooked!

These were the very first inking pens I ever got, and I was shocked by how well they worked.

First off, they come in a variety of sizes, from the fairly thick .05 to the deliciously thin .005. It offers a nice range of line widths for artwork and a must-have for comic art. (And be sure to get the Brush Pen, the pen that acts like a mini-paintbrush!)

The peeve I have about Sakura Micron is that the tip of the .005 is a bit fragile and liable to bend, but considering how tiny it is, you sort of expect that.

Overall, a good pen whose sizes and alternate colors really make them stand out, but you have to be careful with the points, especially .005.

Five stars for the quality of the ink - it's smooth-flowing, very black, doesn't bleed on the paper, and dries quickly. All the qualities you want in your ink. ONE STAR for the duribility of the pens. I tend to have a very hard grasp on my pens, and these just aren't up to it. The points break far too easily. After only a month of use, the area where the pen and nib joins has weakened to the point where the pens bleed all over my fingers and are unusable. If you have a light touch, you might love these pens. If not, find a more durable instrument. I'm still looking.

As an Interior Designer, we were required to purchase the rapidograph pens in school but by my third and fourth year I don't even know what happened to those - they blotched and caused havoc. The Micron pens are the only ones I use - they are great and last a while. This set is a good range to start with and never bleeds. Highly recommended!!

The pen tips are very fragile even for the thicker ones. Other than that they're fun and easy to use.

Many of the other reviewers have mentioned that these pens are perfect for sketching; however, I have found that they are the best writing instruments for taking notes in books. Especially books with thin pages. My pen of choice has a tip of .005.
No matter the delicacy of the page, the ink never bleeds through.
Also, I tend to have messy handwriting but the Micron Pen forces precision. If you struggle with poor handwriting this pen might be what you need to improve.
The multiplicity of colors in this set allows you to create a labeling system for notes inside the text.
These pens are not intended for rapid note taking as they are not especially durable. Also the ink does not last very long before running out.

I love the feel of drawing with these pens, they lay down smooth and true on paper. Beautiful lines.

I do wish they dried a bit faster, but that's how it goes with pens I guess?

I wasn't aware of the frail tip of the 20mm but I blame my ignorance of how to handle drawing pens on that one. Will be more careful next time!

THese pens are great if you need to do drawing or sketching with a very fine tip. I liked the quality of most of the pens, except I had one pen no# 2 which was almost dry (and I just got the package yesterday). Sakura do have a return policy if you are not happy with the products, so I just might contact them.
Otherwise, I think these are very good pens and I will definately give them a try. I have not used Sakura before, so I do not know how long they will last.

I use the .005 red pen for my financial record deposits and the black pen is wonderful for my archival acid free paper projects, be they photographs or letters. And the .005 tip does such delicate writing or script, which works well when I write Japanese, Hebrew, French letters or notations.And the pens do indeed last a long long time, which makes them a wonderful buy. You get more than your moneys worth.The one set I bought in 2006 is still going strong, which is why I bought additional pens in the red and the black. Cannot recommend these pens enough.

I always use Staedler for my zentangle. Someone recommended the Sakura pen. It was a great experience. I used it on different kind of paper and it absorb it very well. Still I do not like to use it on surface such as domino cause it I have to pass the pen several times and it takes for ever to dry. but besides that the pen are fabulous!