The artists in my house are avid Jazza fans. So, when he made (another) video about Ohuhu VS Copic markers, my daughter and I just knew we had to try this brand.

She purchased a 100-piece set of brush/fine-tipped markers, while I got the alcohol markers. Today, we’ll talk about the 100-piece water-based markers, and we’ll look at the alcohol markers next week. Let’s get to it.

This is not a sponsored post, and all the opinions are my own.

Ohuhu Water-Base Colour Markers

The Specs:

• 100 vibrant colours
• Fast-drying, non-bleeding water-based ink
• Dual-ended, with brush tips and fine tips
• Includes:
  • Zippered case with individual slots for each pen
  • 3 spare brush nibs
  • 2 spare fine nibs
  • Pre-printed and numbered swatch cards
• This set retails for $49 (CAD). (We have seen the same set on sale for $39.)

The TL;DR of this review? My mind is blown. Five stars, can recommend.

Despite Jazza’s positive opinions about Ohuhu, I never imagined this incredibly well-priced set could bring so much pigmentation and quality.

We live in an age where less expensive often means we’ll have to replace what we’ve just bought all too soon, especially with so many knock-off products flooding the market. Meanwhile, those products that are great value damage our bank accounts like it’s nobody’s business.

And then there’s Ohuhu.

I have no idea how this brand can offer 100 marker pens (and that at less than 50 cents apiece) and have them compare to way more expensive professional art brands, but I’m so grateful they do. Seeing the joy and artistic skill these markers awaken in my kid is priceless.

But, okay, you want to know about the important things.

I’m stunned by how little Ohuhu markers bleed. The crispness of the fine tip allows for precision work, while the brush nibs are great for blending and achieving cool effects. I prefer working with the brush tips because they mark the tight spots wonderfully.

The markers blend fairly well, though they don’t compare to the smooth blends you can achieve with alcohol markers. Water-based ink just works differently. If you’re looking for dreamy watercolour-like blends, I’d rather recommend the alcohol markers (which I’ll review in next week’s post). That said, these are great for block-shade effects and layering colour.

The ink does dry super fast and doesn’t streak (unless when agitated seconds after application).

Each pen has a coloured cap and a colour code printed on the side of the marker. Additionally, the colours are opaque and wonderfully pigmented. My sole complaint is that some of the colours, especially the blues, are pretty close in hue, but that’s a minor inconvenience.

I’m a massive fan of the case and how neatly the markers fit in their slots. The stitchwork and finishings are fantastic.

These markers are a great student/entry-level range and would be perfect for hobbyists or folks who colour to unwind.

I’m so excited to make more art using Ohuhu products. Seriously, after this set, I’m a convert.

Until next week.

Yolandie