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cheap markers - tiger markers

Hey guys, today I’m going to introduce you to a great and cheap Copic alternative: Tiger markers! One thing to keep in mind, this brand can only be purchased at the Flying Tiger stores, which are located in Europe and the UK, go check their website if there’s a store near you.

This is the packaging and the only information on there is that they are twin markers, the back doesn’t say anything either. At first I didn’t think they’d be alcohol based but they are indeed alcohol markers! And they are 3 euros per pack which means they only cost 1 euro per marker! Awesome, right?

At first I thought they might have a brush tip, as shown on the barrel, but it is a bullet nib. The barrel is sturdy and feels cheap, because it is.

Now we all want a comparison so here you go. I compared it to a Copic original and a PROmarker because they all have a chisel and a bullet nib. It all looks and feels the same though.

So the nibs work the same, ink flow is also the same. The Tiger bullet nib is slightly thicker but that doesn’t bother me. I’m not sure about the amount of ink in the marker. At first glance they are quite juicy and I’m guessing they might have the same amount of ink as a PROmarker and perhaps less than a Copic.

There are currently 21 colours so that makes 7 sets. Greys, blues, yellows, pinks, browns, etc. It’s a great starter’s set. The only thing you might miss is a skin colour, but you can get a PROmarker or something in a skin colour, like ‘Dusky Pink’. The paper I use is Canson XL marker paper, which I use all the time. This block of 100 sheets costs about 8 to10 euros and is bleed proof and great for blending and also for detailing with pens and colour pencils.

Here’s my test drawing, which looks the same as if I had done it with my other markers. I used a pen from the same store, which is marker proof but you should test it beforehand either way. I also used a white pencil for highlights.

If you’d like these markers, don’t wait too long! The stores don’t always have them in stock and they are gone soon, so go get ‘em if you’d like to start out with markers (or hoard them like me). Spread the word for fellow artists!

edit: they have them back in stock recently, they look relatively the same besides a slight change on the barrels ;)

2 of these colours are actually new. (02 and 12)

Their logo has been altered a bit but the markers are still the same ;)

Another drawing done with these Tiger markers :)