Copic
Copic needs no introduction, but we're going to give you one anyway... These iconic graphic markers are loved by creative professionals, artists and hobbyists alike, and they're perfect for graphic illustration of all types. There are an astonishing 358 different colours in 17 colour families, which can be layered, blended and mixed to your heart's content. And as the dye ink is alcohol-based it dries quickly and is low odour. All the markers are environmentally-friendly in that they are refillable, and the nibs can be replaced. Probably the highest quality alcohol-based markers in the world, they're an investment for life!
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Copic FAQs
What’s the history of Copic?
Copic started life when Ishii Soyo opened an art supply shop that imported products into Tokyo, Japan. The shop was called Izumiya, and it expanded and created its own marker brands. The Copic brand wouldn’t begin until 1987, as a solution for existing markers not working very well on photocopied pages. The available markers of the time dissolved the ink of the photocopy and smeared the paper. That was a big problem in 1987. And so Copic markers were designed and made. Photocopying might not be quite as important in the 2020s, but Copic markers are still one of the most popular on the market.
What makes Copic different?
The breadth of range for Copic markers is impressive. They make different styles of marker, like the Copic Sketch or the Copic Ciao, but the real breadth is found in the colour choices. We sell one Copic Sketch set with 358 different colours. You can see why that would be a popular choice for professional artists.
Recommended Copic products
The Copic Acrea is the newest addition to the Copic range, and it’s proving to be popular. They are water-based paint markers that are opaque and have been designed to complement other marker types in the Copic range. They come in a range of vivid colours, and our customers have been using them to create some impressive stuff.
Possibly our most popular Copic products are the Copic Ciao Markers. They are more of an entry-level marker, being cheaper than the more premium Copic Sketch. However, they are still of a good quality, with one end having a flexible brush nib and the other an angled chisel nib. The ink is alcohol-based and can be refilled, making them even more cost-effective.