Review: Arrtx 90-colour Alcohol Sketch Marker (Brush & Fine Tip)

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Arrtx has released new alcohol markers called Sketch Markers and these come with brush and bullet tips.

FYI, Arrtx ALP markers have chisel and fine tips, Arrtx OROS markers have brush and chisel tips.

At the time of review, I do not have the USD pricing yet but based on other Arrtx alcohol markers I've reviewed, the price should be below USD 1 per marker.

This is the 90-colour box set I received. I like getting free art supplies from Arrtx because I can give them out as lucky draw prizes at our monthly Urban Sketchers Singapore sketchwalks.

This box also comes with a carrying strap but I won't be bringing this outdoors with me because it's a bulky heavy box.

The cover can be folded to prop up the box. The markers in the box are not arranged in any order so it's best to arrange them yourself to make it easier to pick colours.

The markers are triangular in shape and won't roll off the table. The cap cannot be posted. There are colour codes on the cap.

Brush tip is good for creating varied line widths, blocking big areas and drawing details. The bullet tip is good for drawing lines.

Ink flow is good.

These markers are juicy. They overlap well. Note that the ink is dye-based so colours will fade when exposed to light for long periods of time. They are alright for use in sketchbooks but even so colours will still fade eventually.

I tried blending to create a gradation but wasn't able to do so easily. Maybe the marker paper that I used was too absorbent, or the ink dried too fast before I could blend.

I do recommend swatching out the colours on the paper provided because it makes picking colours easier.

It's difficult to comment on the colour choices in the box. The darker colours certainly look vibrant and rich. The lighter colours are kinda difficult to see sometimes. And there isn't a nice skin tone colour that I like.

The markers are not sold individually and there are no refills. So each marker is single use.

As these markers are so affordable, they are great for beginners, for kids to mess around. The quality is good enough for professionals too, as long as there are colours that you need.

Arrtx is having an anniversary sale from 24 - 31 August 2026 on their online store and Amazon. There will be a 15% discount storewide on those dates. That would be the best time to buy the markers if you want to try them.

Where to buy:
Amazon | Official store | AliExpress