They definitely are super smooth! I definitely recommend trying out one of the smaller packs to see how you like them. I definitely took a big leap into buying the 96 count set, without knowing much about water-based markers. But after having them for a bit, I'm really starting to like them more as I practice more. Thanks for watching!!
Omgosh!!! My friends has the same maekers. At first I have never been fondnof water-based markers because of my past experience with them but after borrowing these markers from my friend, I was quite shocked. Tombow water-based brushed markers are so good!!! I mean it from heart since it was the markers that made me love water-based markers. I'm so happy that you're doing a review with them because they are AMAZING!!!
I have some of these markers and love them! I’ve used them for coloring, but I prefer them for calligraphy. Also I’ve found that they work PERFECTLY on watercolor paper.
I have 5 to bow dual brush pens and I want more of them. They are so flexible and not too stiff for calligraphy. The thing I don't like about them is that they aren't alcohol based markers. But that is what I think but, they are still really good brush markers.
I personally can't stand alcohol markers. I know I'm in the minority here. The good news for you is that there are now tombow alcoholic markers. So hooray!
Honestly the tombow markers are so amazing once you get used to them! They aren’t the best by far but I love them - they’ve been really good as I learn to stylise my art, and they don’t bleed!!
Yup! I use these brush pens mainly for coloring my own drawings and adult coloring books too! It's much more fun and amazing! Glad i found a video that reviews on using brush pens on coloring not just on lettering. Thanks!
What beautiful artwork! Thank you for sharing such an informative review. I love these pens for colouring, lettering and bullet journalling too! There are actually 12 more colours if you're a colour addict like me 😅 they can be found in the 'Vintage' and 'Candy' 6 packs, or in the USA maybe direct from Tombow. Thanks again for sharing 😊
Most of the reviews I've seen for these markers have been more for lettering so I LOVED watching you do some amazing art work with them! This video was so fun and helpful for me in determining if I should purchase some so thank you! Now that you've had them for a while, do you have any further comments about paper recommendations? I have water color paper but I don't want to spend money and then ruin the brushes. Thanks again!
It’s how so talented and easy to listen and follow your videos for me...and now I will be saving up some cash 💰 to get a pack...you’re so cool,,,and really just so sweet in how you explain every single thing..thanks for that by the way..there’s no fast talking and go step by step through everything.and we gotta also see the awesome girl power
Glad to see your reviews again!!! I've been interested in these for awhile but I'm still considering it. I still unapologetically make OCs in Gaiaonline when my inspiration juices are running low (and still actively play Neopets woops)
OMG I’ve been looking for a video like yours! I’ve gotten into drawing and unfortunately colored pencils weren’t working for me, so I was looking for a smoother way to cover drawings. These markers look amazing!
it depends on the type of paper, also if it is cold pressed or warm pressed that's suitable to produce maximizing results. in general water-based brush pen markers have that tendency to react differently on all types of papers. more so the fact if you use alcohol-based pen markers
Thanks for sharing this info with me! Definitely had no idea that they work better with one type of water color paper than the other. Thanks for watching! =)
Thanks so much for saying it; Although I'm not a watercolor freak ,I constantly use water soluble media, but when I met how these Tombow work without water, I found new Medium.!
I just bought the black/gray pack and the retro colors. I’ve used Ohuhu markers before and I liked those. Curious to see what the brushes are like with tombow
i' ve had a few of these pens for a little over two years, and I've only ever done coloring books, and I've had no problems with them "eating up the paper" but then again i don't draw so, also you can press down the marker harder, and it won't hurt the marker. granted, I don't use the blender, and water for the markers, I use them just as "pens"/markers, and I've had my markers for over 2 years, and they're still great! no ink running out so far
I just used micron liner pens with the markers and it bled the ink any time they touched which is extremely disappointing. Glad I tried a sample piece before sticking it on an official work piece. If you are inking by hand for sketches or comics, before color; these are awful. Unfortunate because colors are nice. I guess you would be okay if you ink after the colors have dried, but otherwise I guess I’m going back to Copics and Prismas.
Very helpful review. One thing I love above these is that they are self-cleaning. What's your tip on reducing the streaking of the brush pens? When I add water to them it depends how quick I am with wetting the paper.. I find that the faster I am when adding water the easier it is to blend.
tombows were my first markers ever, and from what i remember, they dont bleed through the paper that much since they're water based :D the only time it bleeds is if you place lots and lots of ink down on the page
Can you tell me what is the fineliner pen you are using to draw the black lines around the avatar? Thank you it is the first time I am watching your channel.
Warm press watercolor paper isn’t textured, people usually use cold press paper (textured) so that’s why people say say not to use watercolor paper, but you can use it just buy warm press watercolor paper
I love your character! These seem like fun pens to use. I have the Arteza brush pens and I’ve been too chicken to try them. Not sure if they are similar to these, but I’m definitely more inspired to give it a shot.
The Arteza real brush pens? I just started using those too recently. I'll be coming out with a review of those in a few weeks. And I'm excited to do a comparison between the two brands to see how the compare. Thanks for watching! =)
Halalela Art Of course! I look forward to your videos. Yes, they are the real brush pens. Not sure how I’ll like that. I’m used to the felt tip brush pens. Maybe I’ll wait for your review before I try them.
I'm planning on asking my mom for a 60 pack- I found it on Amazon for only about $25! I checked the reviews and there was only one complaint about the colors they got, but hey, they enjoyed the quality :) I'm making sure to watch some tutorials and reviews right now so I can make sure they're decent markers. Edit: Oh! The one im ordering comes with a case and a bag so they're transportable! Edit 2: might be ordering!
There are soooo many types of watercolor paper... *Artist Quality* (archival) vs *Student Quality* (yellowing & fade-susceptible). *140 lb* (300 GSM) to *400 lb* (850 GSM). *Loose, Bound, Gummed, Blocks.* *Wood Pulp, 50% Cotton, 100% Cotton* (aka Rag Paper) which can be further subdivided into *Cotton Fiber* (stronger) or *Cotton Linter* (less strong). *Hot-Press* (Smooth), *Cold-Press* (Semi-Textured), *Rough* (Very Textured). Pre-Tinted *White, Off-White, Cream, Black.* You can also tint your own paper using your paints. *Non-prepped* (machine-made) vs *Pre-prepped* (Hand-made or Mold-made). You can also prep lower quality paper yourself by stretching it with tape, gently washing it with a coat of water, and letting it completely dry overnight.
I bought the Ohuhu Dual Tip Markers based on one of your comparison videos and I never thought about blending them with water until I saw you did it, so I tried it myself and I love the look of it on my art. :3 It would be really nice to see the Ohuhu markers compared to these Tombow ones. ^-^
I felt the same way before trying out water based markers. But I feel that the more I practice, the more I start to really like them. Thanks for watching!
Dude I NEVER use any brush pen for “lettering”. I absolutely hate lettering. I’ve always had the mindset of “if you want to write, use a normal pen, these colourful expensive markers are made for ART, that’s why they’re called markers and not pens” it’s actually a bit depressing all the wasted potential of people who don’t use them for art
I like these markers , but they are streaky , and I wish people used it so I can learn more and use these because I can’t afford 60 dollar markers AT ONCE so I like buying these on eBay for 10 and here and there I get them
Honestly, I love these markers and bought them specifically for coloring and blending. They blend very well on their own, however they do pick up and tear up paper easily if blended too hard, but it’s not so bad. Just let the drawing dry then wipe off the little bits of paper, even when I bought marker paper for it. They’re a lot better than other markers I’ve had in the past. 8/10 great at blending, but can tear paper if blended too hard, even on paper for markers
Refillable often means that a large cartridge of ink is sold in order to fill up pens that are empty several times. So while having the option to buy single markers is great, that's not refilling but replacing. Thank you so much for watching! =)
I brought my markers to school and everyday i hide it in my bag to go to the bathroom then one of those mean girls took it out of my backpack and started to break the tips i couldn’t even use it
I've heard! And I'm so conflicted now because I don't have space to store them laying flat. Nor do I have a holder either lol. So right now I have them in the desk stand, but once I figure out some space I'll see about moving them elsewhere to store flat. Thanks for watching!
I like coloring with them. You do you. But for others reading this comment, try them for coloring if you want to. You don't have to like it, just decide after you try it.
I love your work we have similar channels we love doing reviews and we have a similar sense of humour .... check it out if you get a chance .... kkatz art ... I sent you a message on Instagram ... hoping we could do a collaboration together
I've been super curious to see how these work. We sell them at my work, but I don't really know of any artists that use them. They look super smooth.
They definitely are super smooth! I definitely recommend trying out one of the smaller packs to see how you like them. I definitely took a big leap into buying the 96 count set, without knowing much about water-based markers. But after having them for a bit, I'm really starting to like them more as I practice more. Thanks for watching!!
they are smooth! very fun to draw with.
Omgosh!!! My friends has the same maekers. At first I have never been fondnof water-based markers because of my past experience with them but after borrowing these markers from my friend, I was quite shocked. Tombow water-based brushed markers are so good!!! I mean it from heart since it was the markers that made me love water-based markers. I'm so happy that you're doing a review with them because they are AMAZING!!!
Glad you like them! I'm enjoying them too! Thanks for watching! =)
@@lela.the.artist no problem. 😊
Wow! I can just sit here and watch you color away! Thank you for sharing your skills!
I have some of these markers and love them! I’ve used them for coloring, but I prefer them for calligraphy. Also I’ve found that they work PERFECTLY on watercolor paper.
I have 5 to bow dual brush pens and I want more of them. They are so flexible and not too stiff for calligraphy. The thing I don't like about them is that they aren't alcohol based markers. But that is what I think but, they are still really good brush markers.
I personally can't stand alcohol markers. I know I'm in the minority here. The good news for you is that there are now tombow alcoholic markers. So hooray!
Your marker reviews are literally the best! You are amazing!
Omg, thank you so muchhh!! And thanks for always watching!!! =)
You can buy tombow’s individually at Blick art supply online they do have brick and mortar store in some areas. Just an FYI
Try super gluing the poles in, maybe?
Ooohh!! I'll definitely see if that works! Thanks for the suggestion! And thanks for watching! =)
Honestly the tombow markers are so amazing once you get used to them! They aren’t the best by far but I love them - they’ve been really good as I learn to stylise my art, and they don’t bleed!!
Yup! I use these brush pens mainly for coloring my own drawings and adult coloring books too! It's much more fun and amazing! Glad i found a video that reviews on using brush pens on coloring not just on lettering. Thanks!
I just got the tombow markers at michels yesterday and I love them I used to use alcohol based but I love the water based now
Well, this is the earliest I have and will ever be! Love your style and videos, keep up the amazing work!!
Thank you so much! And congrats on being early!! =)
I seriously recommend the new accordion style holder for these, and I also suggest you grab the brand new colors to fill it up!
What beautiful artwork! Thank you for sharing such an informative review. I love these pens for colouring, lettering and bullet journalling too! There are actually 12 more colours if you're a colour addict like me 😅 they can be found in the 'Vintage' and 'Candy' 6 packs, or in the USA maybe direct from Tombow. Thanks again for sharing 😊
I've definitely been eyeing the candy pack! I'm a huge color addict! lol!! Thanks for watching!!
Most of the reviews I've seen for these markers have been more for lettering so I LOVED watching you do some amazing art work with them! This video was so fun and helpful for me in determining if I should purchase some so thank you! Now that you've had them for a while, do you have any further comments about paper recommendations? I have water color paper but I don't want to spend money and then ruin the brushes. Thanks again!
It’s how so talented and easy to listen and follow your videos for me...and now I will be saving up some cash 💰 to get a pack...you’re so cool,,,and really just so sweet in how you explain every single thing..thanks for that by the way..there’s no fast talking and go step by step through everything.and we gotta also see the awesome girl power
Glad to see your reviews again!!! I've been interested in these for awhile but I'm still considering it. I still unapologetically make OCs in Gaiaonline when my inspiration juices are running low (and still actively play Neopets woops)
Thanks! And yes I loved Neopets!! I don't visit there as often anymore though lol Thanks for watching!
You deserve so many more subscribers! Your reviews are amazing and have helped me save money
OMG I’ve been looking for a video like yours! I’ve gotten into drawing and unfortunately colored pencils weren’t working for me, so I was looking for a smoother way to cover drawings. These markers look amazing!
it depends on the type of paper, also if it is cold pressed or warm pressed that's suitable to produce maximizing results. in general water-based brush pen markers have that tendency to react differently on all types of papers. more so the fact if you use alcohol-based pen markers
Thanks for sharing this info with me! Definitely had no idea that they work better with one type of water color paper than the other. Thanks for watching! =)
Beautiful picture. One thing you didn't mention...the tombo markers can be purchased individually,
Yo! You just saved me from chucking these in the trash! Thank you! I will try you technique!
Thanks so much for saying it; Although I'm not a watercolor freak ,I constantly use water soluble media, but when I met how these Tombow work without water, I found new Medium.!
I just bought the black/gray pack and the retro colors. I’ve used Ohuhu markers before and I liked those. Curious to see what the brushes are like with tombow
i' ve had a few of these pens for a little over two years, and I've only ever done coloring books, and I've had no problems with them "eating up the paper" but then again i don't draw so, also you can press down the marker harder, and it won't hurt the marker.
granted, I don't use the blender, and water for the markers, I use them just as "pens"/markers, and I've had my markers for over 2 years, and they're still great! no ink running out so far
Is that Bristol paper?
are you still plannin on doing an ohuhu vs arrtx vid as well? id really like to see a comparison!
Yes. I had hoped to come out with it sooner but had to push it back a bit. Thanks for watching! =)
Hey there
Was wondering what you used for the line work. My biggest issue is finding a waterproof pen that won’t bleed when coloring.
So for this piece I did the line work digitally on my computer and printed it out. But for my traditional pieces I use mostly micron pens.
microns are good
I just used micron liner pens with the markers and it bled the ink any time they touched which is extremely disappointing. Glad I tried a sample piece before sticking it on an official work piece. If you are inking by hand for sketches or comics, before color; these are awful. Unfortunate because colors are nice. I guess you would be okay if you ink after the colors have dried, but otherwise I guess I’m going back to Copics and Prismas.
Have you used the Rendr marker paper?
Carson XL watercolor paper works REALLY REALLY well with these even if you use them with the nib rubbing directly on the paper.
And I like how I can blend with them too!
How do ppl have the patience for these swatchesss. THEY LOOK SO PERFECT
I have four of these and I use them to sketch. They're great.
Very helpful review. One thing I love above these is that they are self-cleaning. What's your tip on reducing the streaking of the brush pens? When I add water to them it depends how quick I am with wetting the paper.. I find that the faster I am when adding water the easier it is to blend.
Hello can you refill the tombow dual brush pen and if you can please make a video about how to refill it
Music sounds relaxing love the markers your using do they Seep through the pages ?
tombows were my first markers ever, and from what i remember, they dont bleed through the paper that much since they're water based :D the only time it bleeds is if you place lots and lots of ink down on the page
Where can I get this? How much does it cost
i usually used them as highlighters for my notes, and idk whether its a right way....... haha
Can you tell me what is the fineliner pen you are using to draw the black lines around the avatar? Thank you it is the first time I am watching your channel.
Warm press watercolor paper isn’t textured, people usually use cold press paper (textured) so that’s why people say say not to use watercolor paper, but you can use it just buy warm press watercolor paper
Ah, got it! I'll definitely see about that then! Thanks so much for the info! =)
Please can you give me the link if the tombows
I was thinking you could hot glue gun the supports of the stand to make it rigid.
I love your character! These seem like fun pens to use. I have the Arteza brush pens and I’ve been too chicken to try them. Not sure if they are similar to these, but I’m definitely more inspired to give it a shot.
The Arteza real brush pens? I just started using those too recently. I'll be coming out with a review of those in a few weeks. And I'm excited to do a comparison between the two brands to see how the compare. Thanks for watching! =)
Halalela Art Of course! I look forward to your videos. Yes, they are the real brush pens. Not sure how I’ll like that. I’m used to the felt tip brush pens. Maybe I’ll wait for your review before I try them.
I'm planning on asking my mom for a 60 pack-
I found it on Amazon for only about $25! I checked the reviews and there was only one complaint about the colors they got, but hey, they enjoyed the quality :)
I'm making sure to watch some tutorials and reviews right now so I can make sure they're decent markers.
Edit:
Oh! The one im ordering comes with a case and a bag so they're transportable!
Edit 2: might be ordering!
I'm very late here, but you can get hot pressed watercolour paper that has a smooth texture whilst working well with wetter media
Absolutely love your work. How fast do they dry? Do they smudge?
Hi! I have the markers, and they do not smudge, and they dry in about 2 seconds from what I have experienced. Hope this helps
These are on sale right now at michaels! 14.99 for the skin tone and brights packs! 50% off :)
There are soooo many types of watercolor paper...
*Artist Quality* (archival) vs *Student Quality* (yellowing & fade-susceptible).
*140 lb* (300 GSM) to *400 lb* (850 GSM).
*Loose, Bound, Gummed, Blocks.*
*Wood Pulp, 50% Cotton, 100% Cotton* (aka Rag Paper) which can be further subdivided into *Cotton Fiber* (stronger) or *Cotton Linter* (less strong).
*Hot-Press* (Smooth), *Cold-Press* (Semi-Textured), *Rough* (Very Textured).
Pre-Tinted *White, Off-White, Cream, Black.* You can also tint your own paper using your paints.
*Non-prepped* (machine-made) vs *Pre-prepped* (Hand-made or Mold-made). You can also prep lower quality paper yourself by stretching it with tape, gently washing it with a coat of water, and letting it completely dry overnight.
I bought the Ohuhu Dual Tip Markers based on one of your comparison videos and I never thought about blending them with water until I saw you did it, so I tried it myself and I love the look of it on my art. :3 It would be really nice to see the Ohuhu markers compared to these Tombow ones. ^-^
I'm definitely interested in doing another comparison between the two! Thanks for watching! =)
I just group them by color families and store them horizontally on a cubby holder that I made from chipboard. 😊
I like Tombow markers they are versatile.
My paper got eaten up while using these and messed up my artwork- i reslly need to work on using these correctly
They work best on watercolor paper I've made the same "mistake" hope this helps!
@@desiraejohn4381 Thanks for the tip !
thank you for the review!
i dont really like water based markers, but these seem pretty good!
I felt the same way before trying out water based markers. But I feel that the more I practice, the more I start to really like them. Thanks for watching!
Oh Gaia.... i have not heard that name in a really really long time i too sometimes miss my lil Gaia online Avatar.
These are on sale right now for 160 just a heads up
i too don’t get when people says “it’s not for coloring it’s for hand lettering” like.. they literally released a set for skin colors…
What paper ???????
Olá, eu sou do Brasil e de verdade eu completamente, amei o seu canal💖
Its nice to see another gaiaonline user xD
I don't think I'll ever leave. Though I do admit I'm no where near as active on there as I used to be. So much inflationnnn! Thanks for watching!
@@lela.the.artist its stupid how much everything is with GP
Dude I NEVER use any brush pen for “lettering”. I absolutely hate lettering. I’ve always had the mindset of “if you want to write, use a normal pen, these colourful expensive markers are made for ART, that’s why they’re called markers and not pens” it’s actually a bit depressing all the wasted potential of people who don’t use them for art
just wow looks awesome =)
I tried the greyscale ones and I say, they're good quality but the price, yikes
I like these markers , but they are streaky , and I wish people used it so I can learn more and use these because I can’t afford 60 dollar markers AT ONCE so I like buying these on eBay for 10 and here and there I get them
Honestly, I love these markers and bought them specifically for coloring and blending. They blend very well on their own, however they do pick up and tear up paper easily if blended too hard, but it’s not so bad. Just let the drawing dry then wipe off the little bits of paper, even when I bought marker paper for it. They’re a lot better than other markers I’ve had in the past. 8/10 great at blending, but can tear paper if blended too hard, even on paper for markers
i mean you said that these were not refillable but at my place you can buy them sepperately
Refillable often means that a large cartridge of ink is sold in order to fill up pens that are empty several times. So while having the option to buy single markers is great, that's not refilling but replacing. Thank you so much for watching! =)
Really love your art and VS series
I was at school when you posted xdd
Hey no problem! You watched when you could, and I'm so thankful for that! Thanks for watching! =)
Halalela Art :3 ily!!
You need to use watercolor paper 140lb.
Hot press that is.
I brought my markers to school and everyday i hide it in my bag to go to the bathroom then one of those mean girls took it out of my backpack and started to break the tips i couldn’t even use it
where are your parents
Christian Lives Matter // Crews lmao
Why would you take them to school? Buy cheaper ones for that purpose
Really beautiful!!
Thank you!! And thanks for watching! =)
@@lela.the.artist No problem:)
5:11 why...can't you???
they're markers, who cares if they're supposed to be used for writing, use your resources folks!
I use cheap pens to draw sometimes, were those created for drawing? nope. do I do it anyways? totally!
Fancy :3
I try lol! Thanks for watching!
Ma io su Amazon li ho trovati a 50£
*44£
The stand drys out the other end of the marker unfortunately
I've heard! And I'm so conflicted now because I don't have space to store them laying flat. Nor do I have a holder either lol. So right now I have them in the desk stand, but once I figure out some space I'll see about moving them elsewhere to store flat. Thanks for watching!
@@lela.the.artist omg you replied 😄😄😄 hi! Hope you're doing ok! Your videos are amazing! (Regretting not putting this stuff in the first comment lol.)
That's because ANY water based marker should be stored horizontally NEVER vertical
I hate Markers that bleeds through the page
Welp hi
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THOSE ARE FOR LETTERING! PERIOD.
I like coloring with them. You do you. But for others reading this comment, try them for coloring if you want to. You don't have to like it, just decide after you try it.
I love your work we have similar channels we love doing reviews and we have a similar sense of humour .... check it out if you get a chance .... kkatz art ... I sent you a message on Instagram ... hoping we could do a collaboration together
I thought these were for hand lettering....
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