Update: I had one defective marker in the pack I received and asked for a replacement of that colour, as I mentioned in my initial review. The seller has been very kind to send a brand new pack. Thank you very much. This was a great surprise that made my day.
These pens arrived a day earlier than I expected in their cute little box. Markers are individually wrapped, which I really like as it ensures that you are the first to use them. Body of the markers are more on the thinner side and has a pleasant hold in hand. I love the colours; they are soft and more pastel-like and a good selection of colours that would go well with each other. I don't do rock painting so I cannot comment on that, but so far, I tried them on a white foam board and a black sketchbook. Paint flows smoothly and colours laid out really well with just one layer of paint on the foam board. For the black sketchbook, paint soaked up fast and it took 3-4 layers of paint before they really showed on the paper. This could be because these markers are water-based, and/or the paper is thin and doesn't have a coating like the foam board. Even then, colours looked dull on that paper, so I won't use them in that sketchbook. I think they are not really meant to be used on that type of paper anyway.
One of the markers' tip had a defect so I contacted the seller to ask for a replacement of that colour. They've been very kind and arranged a replacement. I'll keep experimenting with different types of paper and surfaces as these markers are really enjoyable to work with.
| Brand | ARTISTRO |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 465 |
| Package Dimensions | 13.59 x 5.89 x 3.71 cm; 150 Grams |
| Item Weight | 150 g |
