When it comes to markers, the word “permanent” generally refers to alcohol or solvent-based markers that cannot be removed once they have dried. Note: “Permanent” markers will also fade. So be aware that any art you make with Copic Markers will fade over time, especially if you display them where they are being exposed to daily light and humidity. The one downside with all markers, including Copics, is that they get their color from dyes, which are not as fade-resistant as the pigments you’ll find in media like paint, pastels, and some pencils. Buying lightfast media is important to many artists because they want their art to last as long as possible. Lightfastness refers to a color’s ability to resist fading. Most of my Copics have lasted for years without me needing to replace the tip! I've only needed to replace the tips on my favorite colors that I use all the time. Don’t worry too much about this in the beginning because it will take a long time and a lot of use to wear out a Copic tip. You can buy replacement tips for your markers to switch them out when they become worn. If you need to illustrate really tiny details, I’d recommend checking out true fine tip pens like the Copic Multiliner Pens, Staedtler Triplus Fineliners or Sakura Pigma Micron Pens. Though with that said, the bullet tip is really handy if you want a consistent line width that is relatively narrow. From my experience, the bullet tip can’t produce strokes any thinner than the brush tip, so I don’t use them much. This tip is only available on the Original markers (with the chisel at the other end), but you can buy bullet tips that will fit in the Sketch markers if you want to use them in combination with the brush tip. The bullet tip (which Copic calls the Fine nib) is mainly designed for thinner strokes, as opposed to laying down lots of color. Copic also offers an airbrush system that works in combination with their Classic and Sketch markers (not the Ciao markers). They’ve been discontinued, but you can still get the empty Wide Marker that can be filled with ink of your choice. Copic also used to have a range of Wide Markers that were available in 36 colors, which people primarily used for laying down lots of color quickly. They have a range of Multiliner pens that have a very limited color range and are designed mainly for technical drawing, line art, pen & ink illustration, or anything that requires precision. In addition to these 3 types of markers, there are a few other related products offered by Copic that I won’t be covering in this article, but felt they are worth mentioning. Your purchase helps support this site and keeps it free of ads. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, I'll receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). I've provided links below to the relevant products so that you can easily find them on Blick, my favorite art supplier.
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