Very informative as my Micron Pigma are starting to run low on ink was trying to figure out what to try next. I referenced your blog post as well this one (https://blog.penvibe.com/fineliner-pens-good-use-copics-alcohol-markers/) which considers whether the pen smudges or feathers with alcohol markers. That post considered some not on your list but focused on whether or not the markers smudge or feather. However they didn't consider differences between bristol or mixed media paper and they also used inconsistent pen tip sizes. They did have a nice table comparing a couple properties. I do have to admit my Micron Pigmas do smudge when coloring over with copic. I would really love to see a table that brings it all together (since you have the pens and if you have the time, also your thoughts on Ohto):
1. Smudge resistance water and alcohol
2. Feather resistance water and alcohol
3. Non-Blotting beginning, middle and end of a stroke
4. Non-Thinning beginning, middle and end of a stroke - is it thin at the beginning (not a morning person) or does it start dying out after a short while.
5. Line width consistency - does it keep a consistent flow of ink through long lines or large works
6. Smoothness - does it glide well, or hang up
7. Opacity - can it write over other media (watercolor, marker, etc)
8. Cost
It would be great if there were a table that rated these pens on these characteristics to get a full picture.
Very informative as my Micron Pigma are starting to run low on ink was trying to figure out what to try next. I referenced your blog post as well this one (https://blog.penvibe.com/fineliner-pens-good-use-copics-alcohol-markers/) which considers whether the pen smudges or feathers with alcohol markers. That post considered some not on your list but focused on whether or not the markers smudge or feather. However they didn't consider differences between bristol or mixed media paper and they also used inconsistent pen tip sizes. They did have a nice table comparing a couple properties. I do have to admit my Micron Pigmas do smudge when coloring over with copic. I would really love to see a table that brings it all together (since you have the pens and if you have the time, also your thoughts on Ohto):
1. Smudge resistance water and alcohol
2. Feather resistance water and alcohol
3. Non-Blotting beginning, middle and end of a stroke
4. Non-Thinning beginning, middle and end of a stroke - is it thin at the beginning (not a morning person) or does it start dying out after a short while.
5. Line width consistency - does it keep a consistent flow of ink through long lines or large works
6. Smoothness - does it glide well, or hang up
7. Opacity - can it write over other media (watercolor, marker, etc)
8. Cost
It would be great if there were a table that rated these pens on these characteristics to get a full picture.