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My overall pick are the Ohuhu Honolulu Markers. Thanks to their low price, they used to be my ultra-budget pick, but were lacking in certain areas. Since then, Ohuhu has made impressive strides in matching the features found in expensive markers, like Copics. They've boosted the color range (341 colors at the time of writing), made the markers refillable and the nibs replaceable. You can even buy them individually! If you're a complete beginner, I'd recommend getting a mid-range set, like the 120-set. If you're a completist who likes to own every color, you'll need to get the 320-set and the 36 Skin Tone set.
My only gripe with the Ohuhu is that their color naming system is confusing. To compensate for this, you can check out my Custom Ohuhu Color Chart, which arranges the colors chromatically! You can also read my in-depth review of Ohuhu alcohol brush markers to find out if they're right for you!
My ultra-budget pick are Arrtx Markers (shown below), which are a good choice if you prefer the bullet/fine tip over the brush tip that comes with the other products mentioned above. They manage to be even cheaper than the Ohuhu markers, but they aren't refillable and the tips aren't replaceable. However, I like that they come with a handy carrying case with an individual slot for each marker. Read my detailed review of Arrtx Markers to learn more! You can also check out my article on the Best Copic Alternatives.
If you want the very best, you still can't do better than Copic Sketch Markers. As I mentioned, I have the complete set of 358 colors and I have been using them to create colored art for my books for over a decade! They've been the best you can buy for years, and although brands like Ohuhu have significantly closed the gap, the Copics still have the best color range and the highest quality nibs. The only downside is their expensive price point, so they're really only worthwhile for professional artists and illustrators.
You can often save money by buying them in larger sets. I acquired all 358 colors gradually over the course of 1-2 years - there’s no need to rush and buy all of them at once (unless you can afford it and want to). I like that Copic Sketch Markers are double-ended, with the brush tip on one end and the chisel on the other. Read above to learn about how well they perform when it comes to coloring and blending. To learn more, check out my extensive review of Copic Markers.
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My overall pick are the Ohuhu Water-Based Markers, which are available in a set of 120 for only $35 (at the time of this writing!). You can also get a huge 160-set for around $45. These are by far the cheapest water-based markers I've found that are also good quality, which makes them an excellent set for beginners. However, like most water-based markers, these aren't refillable, don't have replaceable nibs, and can't be purchased individually.
My upgrade pick are the Akashiya Sai Watercolor Brush Pens. They only have a color range of 30, but I just had to recommend them because they’re a joy to use and they’re not as expensive as some of the other brands. I got the set of 20 because they were on sale, and I immediately loved the flexibility and smoothness of their brush tip. The color glides off the nib and their blending capabilities are amazing for the price. As I write, the 20-color set is around $20-30 and the 30-color set is $45.
I also like the Tombow Dual Brush pens, which are available in an impressive 108 colors. The only downside for me with Tombow brush markers is that the brush tips are not as flexible as my other recommendations, and as a result, they can sometimes tear or pill the paper, which is an issue I haven't encountered with any of my other recommended water-based markers.
The Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens come from a reliable brand, and contain pigmented India ink (which is more lightfast), but I found that they didn’t blend as well as I would have liked. I can see why they’re popular with people who like hand-lettering though.
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