So this was my first very short marker Experiment with Ohuhu markers
I wanna share my first impressions in this thread

The gold standard for markers is Copic markers for me.

They are so many things that speak for these markers except for their price point, which at 8$ + per marker is veeeeeery pricey.

To makes copic markers so great?

Copic markers are meant for professionals who use markers A LOT.

Think of your fav mangaka and ig they're not working digitally there is a high chance that they're using copic markers.

Akiko Higashimura
Eiichiro Oda
Takeshi Obata

They all use copic markers to make their nicely colored manga covers and illustrations.

Copic Markers like any other alcohol marker are not light-fast.
The artwork is meant to be scanned right after finishing to be made ready for print.

Copic Sketch markers come in 358 colors, which is massive.

If you're searching for a color, Copic probably has it.

Every marker can be bought individually.

Copic markers are also refillable and you can exchange the nibs.

As of now, Ohuhu markers can only be bought in sets.
The only one I was able to get was the sixty color set.
Although I've read that there is a 120 color set already.

As far as I know, Ohuhu doesn't provide

Any refills yet.

(You can look for matching copic colors and just refill them with copic ink)

But this is what makes copic colors cheap in the long run.
(Also prob more eco friendly)

Tbh, I don't even wanna know how much money went into my copic collection.

But my Ohuhu 60 marker set cost me 50€ with shipping.

This is nothing compared to what I've spent on copics.

And this set did everything I wanted it to do.

There are a variety of real life skin tones ofc.
I drew a lighter skinned person and got all the shades I wanted.

The set does contain really dark skin tones but I don't wanna position myself.
Follow and ask Bi_PoC artists!

Imo the shade range for a 60 color set is pretty good.

When analyzing the colors searched in Black and White, I noticed a lack of very light colors.

I had a bit of trouble to work in a bit more contrast.

(Pale Chiffon is one of my fav light skin tones btw.)

The Ohuhu set comes with a blender marker, so you can lighten up your colors a bit.

It's a technique I'm using but it's not a replacement for lighter colors.

Copics coloring system is very well thought out.
(Which makes it perfect to decide what colors to buy next.
Or what colors work together more easily.)

Ohuhu's labeling is pretty random.
Not a fan

Their brushes are very similar
I don't prefer one over the other

Sometimes you need a more bendable nib
Sometimes a bit sturdier one

The markers blend masterfully
The colors are bright and pretty

In the face i tried to have a beautifully blended skin

On the upper body a more textured look

Both worked without any problems

For me it's still a bit hard to recommend them to a beginner.
As a cheap copic option.

Cause the little differences I've mentioned above, can make or break a drawing.

A limited color selection, a lack of colors, a lack of a good color wheel to work with, can really limit your drawing experience.
Especially if you're a beginner trying to understand marker techniques and color theory.

Also keep in mind, that most teaching books actually use copic markers.

(I haven't peeped into a single one that doesn't)

This could make your learning experience even harder.

Most art channels teaching people how to use alcohol markers actually use copic markers.

You ofc can find alternative videos, especially nowadays.

But a lot of the big really good channels use copic markers.

I didn't talk about Bullet Tip markers in this thread.

Bc I don't see a point in using them.