The Olo markers looked like they faired well against the others, but I would personally rather you got the whole collection for yourself. You and Steve already give so much. You are very much appreciated and your loving kindness is noted.
I know Steve is usually, if not always, there by your side but I always enjoy seeing him make an appearance. I love the way he looked at you in the beginning of the video, so sweet and so full of love. ♥️
I’m going to review these soon. I’m getting a set. The people that make these did all the education for Copic. They knew what was wrong with those and made the OLO even better.
I use brush nibs for everything. Btw, copics do best when you have most of the colors, but then again I use a lot of color to build depth. As for these markers, I like the halves that have the same amount of ink as a copic pen and that you can pick the nibs. I don’t care for chisel nibs. A giveaway would be cool.
I heard you could buy them with both sides of each marker being brush. Then you could give half to friends to try. Or they could buy another set and you could trade.
I gave in back in february and bough the whole set... I don't regret it a single bit! I really love these Markers and hope they will make more colors and maybe a fine tip in the future! Also thank you for sacrificing your Markers for us! Really interesting to see what's actually in a Copic and no wonder my feel so dry now after all these years and won't refill properly anymore :/ (one reason why I wanted the Olos...) Can't wait to see someone cut the Olo cartridge open when it is empty to have a look inside!
Wow! I want them and I'm not even a marker-person. So exciting to see a new product and how it works. Love the color system they devised and the holder is Boss!
It reminds me of the Tri markers of Spectrum. I like it. I would like to try them. The Price point for me is still kind of high. But I will get started on this adventure! Thank you for sharing your time, craft and love.
I ordered a Olo set of skin tones. Each of the ends are a different marker color with brush nibs. 4 markers = 8 colors. I love them but it is easy to overstate while coloring depending on the paper. I am pretty sure I want to keep with these over Copic. While I love Copic I have purchased several that went empty almost immediately and cost so much more! Thanks for the comparisons!
A give away would be nice but I would prefer that you keep adding to your set and letting us see how they perform. I want to see more before I purchase.
the cartridge system reminds me of fountain pens. It'd be really cool if they set up a recycling program for used cartridges; like when you receive refill cartridges, they give you an envelope or something to send the empty ones back and they either refill and reuse the used cartridge at a discount or recycle them for you
These look amazing. I am tempted by getting 64 colours in 32 pens but haven’t looked into the cost or delivery to the UK. They really seem to have thought about the end user when making these. Whilst I would love a giveaway I think you should keep them to do ‘further testing!’
I'm excited about these new markers and I would love a giveaway! This may be my next set of markers! Thank you for sharing and testing them, Jennifer! :)
Although they look great I'd rather wait for a giveaway (especially the cost) until 6-12 months down the line when you have thoroughly tested them. 🙂 Thank you for all the time you and Steve put in to the channel 🥰
That was interesting, I've tried 3 different brands of alcohol markers and didn't like any of them for blending. Threw them all out! Then my daughters gifted me with Spectrum Noir triblends and I love them !But really enjoyed this video.
Uh, oh! Now you'll def have to get them all! lol I do love how the cartridges do away with the fibre reservoir and that the colouring system follows the colour wheel & goes light to dark with each tone/hue. A little pricey, but maybe something for the future for myself as I have severe FSS and won't be happy with just 32 either hahaha Nice review, thanks for sharing!
Would LOVE them as a give away! I feel like these work out to have the price of copics because you get double the ink. Really good point on the big refill hmm I will have to think about that
Ok it’s the beginning of the video and I am so excited to here your opinion on these! I think they look amazing but we will wait for the Jennifer Steve verdict!
Essentially, what you demoed for us here (thank you!) was two markers of the same color with the same tip. It would be more economical and offer more variety buying colors alone. If you purchase "sets" you get a double-end marker of the same color but *half* of that is supposed to equal a regular sized Copic (or other brand) marker. I've looked thoroughly at the individual marker selection on their current site. It's definitely more economical to buy the individual brush (or chisel marker half, whichever you prefer). The connector rings are included as a courtesy. So you will end up with "one" marker end of one color, and can connect it to a different color. You get more for your money. Then, when it's time to replace a color you get it at half price with no need to buy another connector. Hope this makes sense. ;-)
Some pros & cons of Olo, including ink % & $ factors, based on your video (which I loved)... *PROS. 1) store any direction: better use of space; maybe less space & less containers needed. 2) 2 colors on same marker: need less working space; travel lighter with 50% less marker tubes needed; save $$ buying less travel containers. 3) refilling: easier & less mess & less tools. 4) ink usage (included 70% & 65% ink for non-Olo markers): 70% of 2ml non-Olo ink = 1.4ml usable ink; 90% of Olo 4ml ink (2ml & 2ml in 1 marker) = 3.6ml usable link. That's 61% MORE in Olo. If use 65% non-Olo number (versus 90% Olo) then you get 64% MORE Olo ink. So... don't compare $ of 1 Olo set versus 1 non-Olo set because MORE THAN 2 sets of non-Olo equals 1 set of Olo. If strictly using $ and not including pros to help decide, compare $/ml USABLE ink instead. (Note: Olo says better than 92% usable ink, not 90% - based on watching a zoom video of theirs.) *CONS. Only con seems landfill / environmental and I'm unsure ultimately how it'd compare gram for gram. Yes, Olo refill cartridges go into landfill, but so do the much larger ink refill containers of non-Olos. And 1 dead non-Olo takes up twice the landfill space of 1 dead Olo, and a non-Olo also has that large inner fiber tube. I personally would consider this one a tie rather than a Con for Olo. All in all, I'll eventually try Olo markers. Jennifer (and Steve), I'm thrilled you did this video. You're both so wonderful.
What a missed opportunity that they didn't offer double ended blending dogs. Like a light and mud tone if each color. Who needs 2 of the same color in the same tip? It feels like lazy marketing to me. These seem like they are being different, not because it's better (like ink cartridge instead of a bottle) but to be unique and proprietary. Maybe so it could get a patent. It seems like more waste to me and more expensive per ml vs a bottle if ink. I'm not sold but you did a great review!
For our presale offering at a very large discount we only offered a small number of configurations. We just couldn't do anything more. However, now, on our website, you can order and customize your marker however you like. Different colors and different nibs or the same nibs and same colors. It's totally up to you. I've been in the marker business for nearly 25 years and some of the biggest complaints we got were that users were forced to have certain nibs on each end when they bought markers. That's why we decided to create this system that allowed you the freedom to decide for yourself.
@@thefrugalcrafter Individual OLO Connector Rings are automatically added to all orders that include two marker halves. Connector Rings can be used to combine two marker halves as well as OLO accessories such as our Handles. They are also available in different colors!
These look great! I used to do a lot of alcohol art in coloring and some of my own designs. Now I’m focused on producing more fine art with primarily watercolor…a world unto itself (but still love doing “some” crafting & coloring.) I wish alcohol inks could be lightfast, but their chemistry makes that impossible, I guess. Alcohol ink gives the most soft and beautiful blending that I don’t think you can get with any other color medium. Thanks Jennifer!
I like the idea that I can order just one end and one color and use the paintbrush ends! Also, when traveling we can put a different color on each end. Initially, I thought it might be more waste but after seeing that large foamy piece inside of the Copic, that would be non-recyclable trash. Thanks for that demo
I bought a set of 32 on the pre-order; I like the markers because I have all the Copics but lately many of the Copic markers have had caps that were defective and became dry. You can't get in touch with Copic in Japan and how do you prove where you purchased one of your Copics? I have Copics that were purchased in Japan, and many from different retailers in the USA. That is very frustrating. You can reach OLO. So, I don't know. I have just really started getting used to the Copic coloring/labeling system and maybe don't want to learn another. I have had problems with the OLOs when I am capping or un-capping them and the middle of the marker becomes loose. Maybe I haven't put them together properly. Thank you so much for your input on these markers
Cool, finally something other than a white label same old, same old. They're close in price to other scary expensive sets of markers, but at least you're getting good Japanese nibs. They're not cheap ones that will fray. I wish they could be refilled, but the liquid system probably requires a baffle or bladder system that can't leak. At least they're unique.
I would have weighed them on a scale to see if their weight is truly comparable with a Copic. Interesting, though. The nib seems huge I can't wait for your full analysis on these and how they do with getting the very fine brush tip look.
Thank you for your video. I truly enjoyed your reviews, Becca over at Natto soup here on youtube also did review of these markers. She is looking for someone to collab with and exchange some colours.
These new Markers are pretty darn attractive, but they seem like a new spin on an old design. Prismacolor markers were the "go to" tool in my school for architectural renderings , etc...& these seem similar in many ways to Prismas * Blick Studio. (BOTH i could afford) However WHO would not love to try some brand new Markers....! ! ! ? Thank you for this ver fun 8 INTERESTING video.
That chisel tip shape looks a lot like the Prismacolor chisel to me. I like that you can potentially use more of the ink and that they offer half markers for sale, but I really dislike that you’re basically tossing the half marker body each time you get a refill! For me, the entire point of refilling a marker is to reuse the plastic marker body.
I'm intrigued but actually buying a new cartridge is really just buying a new marker without the nib. Quite expensive. They would have to have a great sale for me to consider. I own Blick and Ohuhu and that works for me just in coloring book usuage. I just wish Blick had refills for all their colors. I seem to run out of ones that don't.
They have taken the system of Pentel writing ones and Karin markers and adapted them to alcohol markers….and the concept of Chameleon and Trimarkers…don’t you think?🥰
My distribution company Global Creative actually handles the Karin brand for North America. It is a really amazing product that does use a free ink system. However it is water based. That is why the ink flow on the Karin marker is so amazing. Using a free ink flow system for a product that is water based is fairly easy to produce. For alcohol based products it is very, very difficult. The technology in our marker is different than the water based markers and pens, but you are right that the concept is similar.
I'm VERY new to the coloring game. I do color-by-number (I have no color sense at all. lol) and would like to get a set of alcohol markers. Trying to figure out which ones. I don't want to go crazy and spend a lot of $ yet. I was thinking OHUHU, but will wait for your final opinion of the OLOs. They look pretty cool. Also, still trying to figure out pencils.... I am a total newbie. :) I love your very honest, informative videos!
I think Ohuhu are a great place to start with markers - they’re inexpensive enough that you can get a feel for the markers and get a bunch of colors without totally breaking the bank. (About $100-125 USD for the set of 168, the 48-packs are about $25) For me, the brush tip on them is a little softer than I like - specifically for calligraphy/hand lettering, compared to the Faber Castell Pitt series - but they’re not so much meant for that, I think. I like using them, and feel good about the purchase, having never worked with alcohol markers before I bought them. They’re nice for hobby-level stuff at least - I haven’t been able to justify the cost of copics because I’m just not that serious with markers. Edit: I can’t spell
@@damielforty-two7891 Thank you so much for your input, Damiel. I thought, "ahhh, coloring will be relaxing." I started searching youTube for tips on markers, pencils, books and WOW, so, so many products and opinions. I found Jennifer & Steve's videos so honest. Again, thank you - I think the Ohuhu 48s are in my future. :)
I would love them as a giveaway BUT that is A LOT OF MONEY!!! Goodness me! They make the Holbein pencils look downright CHEAP. LOL. I hope they are amazing!!!!! This is something I would be interested in, in the future, IF that price comes down. LOL
I have heard the karin brush markers are also made this way! I've been dying to buy their 64 set with neons and it's a little less than the olos but the olos look awesome! Are these alcohol based or water?
So... Pricewise, how much per marker? If you were to buy a Copic and the refill that added up to the same amount of ink, how much there? Do you think that it is a good value from that standpoint?
Wow. These look promising if they deliver what they advertise. Yes, please do a give away. It is always fun, but it helps at least 1 other person benefit and get enjoyment. I would love to see more videos on how these perform. ACDartattck did a new video on a new marker called Sketch markers by Monabow I think the company is spelt. Sooo interesting. I would love your take because they are watercolour markers that supposedly perform like alcohol markers. Thank you for a very interesting video.
Just keep in mind that for every one OLO marker you are getting 2 other markers worth of usable ink. We tried our best to get you more value for your money.
@@olomarker It's actually better than a 2 for 1 when compare 65%-70% of a non-Olo versus 90% of an Olo. My math says 61%-64% more Olo ink. (Example: 70% of a 2ml non-Olo marker = 1.4ml usable versus 90% of a 4ml Olo marker (2ml & 2ml) = 3.6ml usable for 61% more. If use 65% non-Olo, then it's 64% more ink with Olo.)
After you do a coloring page and we here your comments, then we will all know if you should do a giveaway. Btw I could not follow you last night as I could not turn off the mute!
Such a thorough review;. Thanks! Now that I've watched almost to the end of the video...a couple more things occurred to me. Like what you expressed about having to replace a cartridge instead of doing a refill gives some pause. I'm not buying many markers now, but when I consider it investing in a new set, I'm looking to buy markers that can be refilled if at all possible rather than to pitch the entire marker when dry or having to purchase another plastic cartridge may not be economically the best and/or will mean more plastic waste (that we are literally drowning in.) I think, for now, Copic may still be the leader in alcohol markers, but the "double ink" supply in the Olo, if it really works out to be that, may one day give them a bit of an edge. It also depends on what people think of the ink colors themselves. I have some Copics, but Prismacolors are really my favorites...I think their ink formula is exquisite and tops even the mighty Copic. but no refills and I don't think they're ever gonna go that route. 😞
We hear you on the cartridge for sure. With our current technology it just isn't possible, but we will continue to push ourselves. There is some interesting stats on how many people actually refill their markers versus just throwing them away and purchasing new ones. It is a very, very low percentage of people that buy refills. Actually more people buy refill ink to use as an independent art supply than to refill their markers. So simply having more useable ink really makes a difference. We had to make OLO with a replaceable cartridge system because of the technology, but other reasons that we like this system is that it does solve many problems that we heard users complaining about. Issues such as it being messy, overfilling, spilling ink and blobbing as well as time consumption. However, we agree with you on limiting anything plastic from being thrown away and we will do our best to keep improving.
You can for sure, however, you will then lose the advantage of knowing which nib is on which end of the marker based on the marker body color. If that is ok with you, then it is also a cool way to customize your markers even further.
It's a really interesting marker system. However I think it's not as new. I think Molotow released their similar Sketcher Line at the beginning of this year. However I can be wrong.
You are right, Sketcher was released a while ago in Germany and it is a really cool marker. I know those guys and it is a great product. However, it is quite different than OLO. OLO is a true alcohol based marker that uses a free ink flow system. Markers have been made internally the same for over 40 years and we finally had a break through to solve many issues that we have heard marker users complain about for decades such as inconsistent ink flow. Sketcher is water based but they do have a really nice ink. It does act differently than a true alcohol ink, but again, it's a really cool product.
should the marker pens be laying down or sitting up. Because everybody keeps telling me they need to either lay down or sit up so what is your best opinion about that.
Horizontal (laying flat) for one-sided, vertical (upright) for dual-tip. But Jennifer mentioned in the video that the Olo markers can be stored either way.
Good rule of thumb…if the tool is double ended, store it horizontally. For the new OLO markers, the manufacturer says you can store them either horizontally or vertically.
Those are way to much money. I guess a true artist may like. But I could never see nearly a thousand dollars for a complete set. Crazee. Maybe some day they will come down yellow green is my favorite too!!
This is a great idea...but it won't work very well. Because we have somewhat of a closed system technology for OLO, the ink won't soak back into the cartridge very well. It would mostly just saturate the nib and some of the stem that goes into the cartridge. In order to accomplish our goal of a free ink system and consistent ink flow as well as really high ink consumption, we had to make the marker this way. We will always be trying to improve the technology and maybe someday we can make our cartridge refillable, but right now the tech just doesn't exist.
I am rather interested to see how you feel about the Olo markers after you have spent some time coloring with them. You are far too generous with all the give aways.
@@ColoringBliss Jennifer I have always known how sweet, kind, generous, and loving you. Do nit forget I have had the honor of spending one on one time with you and your lovely family.
They are a lot of money for sure. OLO is a very expensive marker to make because of the technology we have implemented. The great thing is that for the price you pay, you are actually getting double the amount of usable ink as other comparable markers. We really tried to make the replacement cartridges as inexpensive as possible at $2.69 and they do provide as much usable ink as an entire full marker of other brands.
You do realize there are millions of free printable color sheets on the net right? Why would anyone pay you 5usd for what they can get for free? What makes your color sheets worthy? Why should I buy yours instead of printing them for free? Also, I only watch videos of products purchased by the UA-camr. After all, if the UA-camr won't pay fir it why should anyone else.
I wish these companies would keep their stickers, candies and ridiculous packaging then pass on the savings to the customer. I don't draw with packaging. Stickers are for toddlers and I can buy my own candy.
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Watch next week to see how these NEW markers color and to learn about the potential GIVEAWAY
Will be fun to see how they do.
Thanks for reviewing.
The Olo markers looked like they faired well against the others, but I would personally rather you got the whole collection for yourself. You and Steve already give so much. You are very much appreciated and your loving kindness is noted.
I know Steve is usually, if not always, there by your side but I always enjoy seeing him make an appearance. I love the way he looked at you in the beginning of the video, so sweet and so full of love. ♥️
I’m going to review these soon. I’m getting a set. The people that make these did all the education for Copic. They knew what was wrong with those and made the OLO even better.
Congratulations on 70,000 subscribers!
I am with you Jennifer on yellow green being used the most. 😊
The Olo markers look interesting. I would love to see your coloring & see what you think of them after that.😊
They look really incredible, I look forward to seeing you use them more.
Take Care L.L.
I'm so happy you did a review on this brand! ♡♡♡
I use brush nibs for everything. Btw, copics do best when you have most of the colors, but then again I use a lot of color to build depth. As for these markers, I like the halves that have the same amount of ink as a copic pen and that you can pick the nibs. I don’t care for chisel nibs. A giveaway would be cool.
You guys make me so HAPPY when I see you guys so cute together!!!
I like that they are customizable and you can create your own personal sets. They look like a lot of fun to work with.
I love y’all as a couple🥺 he is so into your art and videos and you work so well together❤️
I heard you could buy them with both sides of each marker being brush. Then you could give half to friends to try. Or they could buy another set and you could trade.
I gave in back in february and bough the whole set... I don't regret it a single bit! I really love these Markers and hope they will make more colors and maybe a fine tip in the future!
Also thank you for sacrificing your Markers for us! Really interesting to see what's actually in a Copic and no wonder my feel so dry now after all these years and won't refill properly anymore :/ (one reason why I wanted the Olos...)
Can't wait to see someone cut the Olo cartridge open when it is empty to have a look inside!
Wow! I want them and I'm not even a marker-person. So exciting to see a new product and how it works. Love the color system they devised and the holder is Boss!
Thanks for the unboxing. My set is supposed to be delivered on Saturday ~ can’t wait!
It reminds me of the Tri markers of Spectrum. I like it. I would like to try them. The Price point for me is still kind of high. But I will get started on this adventure! Thank you for sharing your time, craft and love.
I ordered a Olo set of skin tones. Each of the ends are a different marker color with brush nibs. 4 markers = 8 colors. I love them but it is easy to overstate while coloring depending on the paper. I am pretty sure I want to keep with these over Copic. While I love Copic I have purchased several that went empty almost immediately and cost so much more! Thanks for the comparisons!
A give away would be nice but I would prefer that you keep adding to your set and letting us see how they perform. I want to see more before I purchase.
the cartridge system reminds me of fountain pens. It'd be really cool if they set up a recycling program for used cartridges; like when you receive refill cartridges, they give you an envelope or something to send the empty ones back and they either refill and reuse the used cartridge at a discount or recycle them for you
Fantastic idea!
These look amazing. I am tempted by getting 64 colours in 32 pens but haven’t looked into the cost or delivery to the UK. They really seem to have thought about the end user when making these. Whilst I would love a giveaway I think you should keep them to do ‘further testing!’
I think you should get your full set rather than a give away. Also Rose medical bills--must keep her well taken care of.
I'm excited about these new markers and I would love a giveaway! This may be my next set of markers! Thank you for sharing and testing them, Jennifer! :)
Yes! Giveaway!
Absolutely!!!! I admire and respect you too!!
Would LOVE a give-a-way! Always looking for Copic replacements. Thanks for this great review. ♥♥♥
Although they look great I'd rather wait for a giveaway (especially the cost) until 6-12 months down the line when you have thoroughly tested them. 🙂 Thank you for all the time you and Steve put in to the channel 🥰
That was interesting, I've tried 3 different brands of alcohol markers and didn't like any of them for blending. Threw them all out! Then my daughters gifted me with Spectrum Noir triblends and I love them !But really enjoyed this video.
These look interesting. I would love a giveaway but understand why it might be an expensive gift!
Looks interesting since I have some copic and some ohuhu it’s a hard sell for me to justify getting yet another type but I like what I see.
I love ❤️ your Chanel xx 😘 thankyou xx
Uh, oh! Now you'll def have to get them all! lol I do love how the cartridges do away with the fibre reservoir and that the colouring system follows the colour wheel & goes light to dark with each tone/hue. A little pricey, but maybe something for the future for myself as I have severe FSS and won't be happy with just 32 either hahaha Nice review, thanks for sharing!
Would LOVE them as a give away! I feel like these work out to have the price of copics because you get double the ink. Really good point on the big refill hmm I will have to think about that
Ok it’s the beginning of the video and I am so excited to here your opinion on these! I think they look amazing but we will wait for the Jennifer Steve verdict!
Essentially, what you demoed for us here (thank you!) was two markers of the same color with the same tip.
It would be more economical and offer more variety buying colors alone. If you purchase "sets" you get a double-end marker of the same color but *half* of that is supposed to equal a regular sized Copic (or other brand) marker.
I've looked thoroughly at the individual marker selection on their current site. It's definitely more economical to buy the individual brush (or chisel marker half, whichever you prefer). The connector rings are included as a courtesy. So you will end up with "one" marker end of one color, and can connect it to a different color. You get more for your money. Then, when it's time to replace a color you get it at half price with no need to buy another connector. Hope this makes sense. ;-)
Olo you need to order more haha, thank you for showing us the olo's!
Some pros & cons of Olo, including ink % & $ factors, based on your video (which I loved)...
*PROS. 1) store any direction: better use of space; maybe less space & less containers needed.
2) 2 colors on same marker: need less working space; travel lighter with 50% less marker tubes needed; save $$ buying less travel containers.
3) refilling: easier & less mess & less tools.
4) ink usage (included 70% & 65% ink for non-Olo markers): 70% of 2ml non-Olo ink = 1.4ml usable ink; 90% of Olo 4ml ink (2ml & 2ml in 1 marker) = 3.6ml usable link. That's 61% MORE in Olo.
If use 65% non-Olo number (versus 90% Olo) then you get 64% MORE Olo ink.
So... don't compare $ of 1 Olo set versus 1 non-Olo set because MORE THAN 2 sets of non-Olo equals 1 set of Olo.
If strictly using $ and not including pros to help decide, compare $/ml USABLE ink instead.
(Note: Olo says better than 92% usable ink, not 90% - based on watching a zoom video of theirs.)
*CONS. Only con seems landfill / environmental and I'm unsure ultimately how it'd compare gram for gram. Yes, Olo refill cartridges go into landfill, but so do the much larger ink refill containers of non-Olos. And 1 dead non-Olo takes up twice the landfill space of 1 dead Olo, and a non-Olo also has that large inner fiber tube. I personally would consider this one a tie rather than a Con for Olo.
All in all, I'll eventually try Olo markers.
Jennifer (and Steve), I'm thrilled you did this video. You're both so wonderful.
I think remember seeing that they recommend turning occasionally
Olo markers sound wonderful! do give a set away....to me, hahaha
What a missed opportunity that they didn't offer double ended blending dogs. Like a light and mud tone if each color. Who needs 2 of the same color in the same tip? It feels like lazy marketing to me. These seem like they are being different, not because it's better (like ink cartridge instead of a bottle) but to be unique and proprietary. Maybe so it could get a patent. It seems like more waste to me and more expensive per ml vs a bottle if ink. I'm not sold but you did a great review!
You can purchase halves and put them together with a connector. You therefore have two colors in one marker.
For our presale offering at a very large discount we only offered a small number of configurations. We just couldn't do anything more. However, now, on our website, you can order and customize your marker however you like. Different colors and different nibs or the same nibs and same colors. It's totally up to you. I've been in the marker business for nearly 25 years and some of the biggest complaints we got were that users were forced to have certain nibs on each end when they bought markers. That's why we decided to create this system that allowed you the freedom to decide for yourself.
@@olomarker that's good to hear. So on the sets do the markers have a connector or is one end male and the other female?
@@thefrugalcrafter Individual OLO Connector Rings are automatically added to all orders that include two marker halves. Connector Rings can be used to combine two marker halves as well as OLO accessories such as our Handles. They are also available in different colors!
These look great! I used to do a lot of alcohol art in coloring and some of my own designs. Now I’m focused on producing more fine art with primarily watercolor…a world unto itself (but still love doing “some” crafting & coloring.) I wish alcohol inks could be lightfast, but their chemistry makes that impossible, I guess. Alcohol ink gives the most soft and beautiful blending that I don’t think you can get with any other color medium. Thanks Jennifer!
I think these Olo markers are very exciting, but way beyond my price range. Can't wait to see what you do with them.
I like the idea that I can order just one end and one color and use the paintbrush ends! Also, when traveling we can put a different color on each end. Initially, I thought it might be more waste but after seeing that large foamy piece inside of the Copic, that would be non-recyclable trash. Thanks for that demo
how uu doing?. unusual upload! take care. 📽
I bought a set of 32 on the pre-order; I like the markers because I have all the Copics but lately many of the Copic markers have had caps that were defective and became dry. You can't get in touch with Copic in Japan and how do you prove where you purchased one of your Copics? I have Copics that were purchased in Japan, and many from different retailers in the USA. That is very frustrating. You can reach OLO. So, I don't know. I have just really started getting used to the Copic coloring/labeling system and maybe don't want to learn another. I have had problems with the OLOs when I am capping or un-capping them and the middle of the marker becomes loose. Maybe I haven't put them together properly. Thank you so much for your input on these markers
I didn't know about fancy markers! All I know is that I want, I want, I want.... will pray lol!!! 😅
Cool, finally something other than a white label same old, same old. They're close in price to other scary expensive sets of markers, but at least you're getting good Japanese nibs. They're not cheap ones that will fray. I wish they could be refilled, but the liquid system probably requires a baffle or bladder system that can't leak. At least they're unique.
I would like to get these
Great review ♥️♥️
Thank you! Those look fun but not in my budget. The colors seemed vibrant to me.
I would have weighed them on a scale to see if their weight is truly comparable with a Copic. Interesting, though. The nib seems huge I can't wait for your full analysis on these and how they do with getting the very fine brush tip look.
They look like high quality markers, but the price is a serious consideration. You totally need the whole set!
My first time seeing your channel. What a fun video. Thanks for the info.
Think it’s a good System but I think copics are also a good set
Thank you for your video. I truly enjoyed your reviews, Becca over at Natto soup here on youtube also did review of these markers. She is looking for someone to collab with and exchange some colours.
Have you used the Winsor Newton Promarker watercolor markers?
Do you know if you can get these individually? Yes I would like them as a giveaway. Thanks for the video.
I have tried a few prismacolors and they are nice but I have short slim fingers and they are too large for my hands - the OLO’s feel great to me
I think that these new markers are just a variation on an old theme.
These new Markers are pretty darn attractive, but they seem like a new spin on an old design.
Prismacolor markers were the "go to" tool in my school for architectural renderings , etc...& these seem similar in many ways to Prismas * Blick Studio.
(BOTH i could afford)
However WHO would not love to try some brand new Markers....! ! ! ?
Thank you for this ver fun 8 INTERESTING video.
That chisel tip shape looks a lot like the Prismacolor chisel to me. I like that you can potentially use more of the ink and that they offer half markers for sale, but I really dislike that you’re basically tossing the half marker body each time you get a refill! For me, the entire point of refilling a marker is to reuse the plastic marker body.
They’re basically fountain markers, from the sound of it.
I'm intrigued but actually buying a new cartridge is really just buying a new marker without the nib. Quite expensive. They would have to have a great sale for me to consider. I own Blick and Ohuhu and that works for me just in coloring book usuage. I just wish Blick had refills for all their colors. I seem to run out of ones that don't.
I was going to do a pre order but honestly like you as innovative and smart the design is it is quite confusing to order!
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I thought comics were pricy. Will wait and watch. Thanks for your efforts to bring new products to our attention.
Copics not comics
They have taken the system of Pentel writing ones and Karin markers and adapted them to alcohol markers….and the concept of Chameleon and Trimarkers…don’t you think?🥰
My distribution company Global Creative actually handles the Karin brand for North America. It is a really amazing product that does use a free ink system. However it is water based. That is why the ink flow on the Karin marker is so amazing. Using a free ink flow system for a product that is water based is fairly easy to produce. For alcohol based products it is very, very difficult. The technology in our marker is different than the water based markers and pens, but you are right that the concept is similar.
@@olomarker ..I knew the Karin was watercolour …I think OLO are going to be a huge success 🥰
I'm VERY new to the coloring game. I do color-by-number (I have no color sense at all. lol) and would like to get a set of alcohol markers. Trying to figure out which ones. I don't want to go crazy and spend a lot of $ yet. I was thinking OHUHU, but will wait for your final opinion of the OLOs. They look pretty cool. Also, still trying to figure out pencils.... I am a total newbie. :) I love your very honest, informative videos!
I think Ohuhu are a great place to start with markers - they’re inexpensive enough that you can get a feel for the markers and get a bunch of colors without totally breaking the bank. (About $100-125 USD for the set of 168, the 48-packs are about $25) For me, the brush tip on them is a little softer than I like - specifically for calligraphy/hand lettering, compared to the Faber Castell Pitt series - but they’re not so much meant for that, I think. I like using them, and feel good about the purchase, having never worked with alcohol markers before I bought them. They’re nice for hobby-level stuff at least - I haven’t been able to justify the cost of copics because I’m just not that serious with markers.
Edit: I can’t spell
@@damielforty-two7891 Thank you so much for your input, Damiel. I thought, "ahhh, coloring will be relaxing." I started searching youTube for tips on markers, pencils, books and WOW, so, so many products and opinions. I found Jennifer & Steve's videos so honest. Again, thank you - I think the Ohuhu 48s are in my future. :)
You bet I would like a giveaway! 😀
I would love them as a giveaway BUT that is A LOT OF MONEY!!! Goodness me! They make the Holbein pencils look downright CHEAP. LOL. I hope they are amazing!!!!! This is something I would be interested in, in the future, IF that price comes down. LOL
I have heard the karin brush markers are also made this way! I've been dying to buy their 64 set with neons and it's a little less than the olos but the olos look awesome! Are these alcohol based or water?
So... Pricewise, how much per marker? If you were to buy a Copic and the refill that added up to the same amount of ink, how much there? Do you think that it is a good value from that standpoint?
Wow. These look promising if they deliver what they advertise. Yes, please do a give away. It is always fun, but it helps at least 1 other person benefit and get enjoyment.
I would love to see more videos on how these perform. ACDartattck did a new video on a new marker called Sketch markers by Monabow I think the company is spelt. Sooo interesting. I would love your take because they are watercolour markers that supposedly perform like alcohol markers. Thank you for a very interesting video.
I looked on Amazon and couldn’t find them. Where are they for sale??
I followed the link and see them at their website.
These look interesting. Too pricey for me but a giveaway would be nice.
Personally I feel they are expensive for the same thing as copic's. Maybe the nibs and how long the pen actually lasts.
Just keep in mind that for every one OLO marker you are getting 2 other markers worth of usable ink. We tried our best to get you more value for your money.
@@olomarker It's actually better than a 2 for 1 when compare 65%-70% of a non-Olo versus 90% of an Olo. My math says 61%-64% more Olo ink.
(Example: 70% of a 2ml non-Olo marker = 1.4ml usable versus 90% of a 4ml Olo marker (2ml & 2ml) = 3.6ml usable for 61% more. If use 65% non-Olo, then it's 64% more ink with Olo.)
After you do a coloring page and we here your comments, then we will all know if you should do a giveaway.
Btw I could not follow you last night as I could not turn off the mute!
You could get a set with a friend and each would get 1/2 of each pen saving money???
My screen is blurry. Anyone else having this issue?
How is your beautiful Rose doing?
I followed the link… not impressed by the price.
OLO markers.....they look good but they are hella expensive ATM
I love my ohuhu's and sharpies and they are my go to's
Such a thorough review;. Thanks! Now that I've watched almost to the end of the video...a couple more things occurred to me. Like what you expressed about having to replace a cartridge instead of doing a refill gives some pause. I'm not buying many markers now, but when I consider it investing in a new set, I'm looking to buy markers that can be refilled if at all possible rather than to pitch the entire marker when dry or having to purchase another plastic cartridge may not be economically the best and/or will mean more plastic waste (that we are literally drowning in.) I think, for now, Copic may still be the leader in alcohol markers, but the "double ink" supply in the Olo, if it really works out to be that, may one day give them a bit of an edge. It also depends on what people think of the ink colors themselves. I have some Copics, but Prismacolors are really my favorites...I think their ink formula is exquisite and tops even the mighty Copic. but no refills and I don't think they're ever gonna go that route. 😞
We hear you on the cartridge for sure. With our current technology it just isn't possible, but we will continue to push ourselves. There is some interesting stats on how many people actually refill their markers versus just throwing them away and purchasing new ones. It is a very, very low percentage of people that buy refills. Actually more people buy refill ink to use as an independent art supply than to refill their markers. So simply having more useable ink really makes a difference. We had to make OLO with a replaceable cartridge system because of the technology, but other reasons that we like this system is that it does solve many problems that we heard users complaining about. Issues such as it being messy, overfilling, spilling ink and blobbing as well as time consumption. However, we agree with you on limiting anything plastic from being thrown away and we will do our best to keep improving.
If you run out of ink on your brush nib can you change that to the Chisel nib end?
You can for sure, however, you will then lose the advantage of knowing which nib is on which end of the marker based on the marker body color. If that is ok with you, then it is also a cool way to customize your markers even further.
@@olomarker Thank you for your reply.
It's a really interesting marker system. However I think it's not as new. I think Molotow released their similar Sketcher Line at the beginning of this year. However I can be wrong.
You are right, Sketcher was released a while ago in Germany and it is a really cool marker. I know those guys and it is a great product. However, it is quite different than OLO. OLO is a true alcohol based marker that uses a free ink flow system. Markers have been made internally the same for over 40 years and we finally had a break through to solve many issues that we have heard marker users complain about for decades such as inconsistent ink flow. Sketcher is water based but they do have a really nice ink. It does act differently than a true alcohol ink, but again, it's a really cool product.
@@olomarker Interesting to know. Now I think I have to try them both, as the Sketcher were already on my To-Try-Out list.
So tiny...reminds me of the crayola pip squeaks in terms of size.
should the marker pens be laying down or sitting up. Because everybody keeps telling me they need to either lay down or sit up so what is your best opinion about that.
Horizontal (laying flat) for one-sided, vertical (upright) for dual-tip. But Jennifer mentioned in the video that the Olo markers can be stored either way.
Good rule of thumb…if the tool is double ended, store it horizontally. For the new OLO markers, the manufacturer says you can store them either horizontally or vertically.
With OLO, because of our technology, it is ok to store them in any orientation.
$1,000 for the full set of brush/brush markers? I'll stick to budget markers...
Those are way to much money. I guess a true artist may like. But I could never see nearly a thousand dollars for a complete set. Crazee. Maybe some day they will come down yellow green is my favorite too!!
I personally would not buy their refill cartridges. I’d just take out the nibs and refill them with Copic ink ( or similar ) in the closest color.
This is a great idea...but it won't work very well. Because we have somewhat of a closed system technology for OLO, the ink won't soak back into the cartridge very well. It would mostly just saturate the nib and some of the stem that goes into the cartridge. In order to accomplish our goal of a free ink system and consistent ink flow as well as really high ink consumption, we had to make the marker this way. We will always be trying to improve the technology and maybe someday we can make our cartridge refillable, but right now the tech just doesn't exist.
I am rather interested to see how you feel about the Olo markers after you have spent some time coloring with them. You are far too generous with all the give aways.
I love to spoil my coloring bliss family. ❤️
@@ColoringBliss Jennifer I have always known how sweet, kind, generous, and loving you. Do nit forget I have had the honor of spending one on one time with you and your lovely family.
Too much $$$
I agree. I'll never own these. I can't justify the price. It's really too much. Almost $1,000 for the full set.
They are a lot of money for sure. OLO is a very expensive marker to make because of the technology we have implemented. The great thing is that for the price you pay, you are actually getting double the amount of usable ink as other comparable markers. We really tried to make the replacement cartridges as inexpensive as possible at $2.69 and they do provide as much usable ink as an entire full marker of other brands.
These are extremely expensive markers
You do realize there are millions of free printable color sheets on the net right? Why would anyone pay you 5usd for what they can get for free?
What makes your color sheets worthy? Why should I buy yours instead of printing them for free?
Also, I only watch videos of products purchased by the UA-camr. After all, if the UA-camr won't pay fir it why should anyone else.
I wish these companies would keep their stickers, candies and ridiculous packaging then pass on the savings to the customer. I don't draw with packaging. Stickers are for toddlers and I can buy my own candy.