( 6 reviews )
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Posted: 05-16-2009
I am an artist and art teacher and I have used the Prismacolor markers for 6 years now at the art school where I work with children. We go through a lot of markers. Some of the colors dry out faster than others, such as the light blue and the light green. These markers do go on well, give a concise line and look wet and bold at first. I have also found that the colors will fade as other reviewers mentioned. I am thinking of purchasing a set of 48 for my personal use, but am concerned the colors will dry out over time. I have had a set of Design 2 markers (96 count which I paid $100 for in 1994) and LOVE these markers. Finally after 15 years my Design 2 Markers are drying out! I got 15 years out of the Design 2 markers! I only wish they were still on the market,as they were also double ended and had a beautiful array of colors, and also a nice chisel tip. Prismacolor is the closest I can find so far for the price. I read Chartpak and Copic are other markers to consider, but their price is double that of Prismacolor. These markers get the job done, are better than Crayola for sure, but in the long run I wish there was another option on the market that matched my Design2 brand!
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Posted: 04-22-2009
I'm a calligrapher and have used these markers for over 25 years to do illumination. They are expensive, don't last very long and fade badly over time, even in indirect sunlight. That being said, I keep using them. There is just nothing better on the market that will produce the effect I am looking for: brilliant, rich, even, print-like color in a vast multitude of shades. They are unmatched for neatness, ease of use and accurate fine detail stay-inside-the-lines work. The multiple edges in one pen are a relatively recent and handy addition. Has drawbacks, but it's the best of its kind.
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Posted: 04-21-2009
I love these and would use them exclusively except for the fading problem. Even keeping pieces in the dark does not prevent fading. I am looking for another medium that works as well and am discouraged to have lost so many peices that I loved. Just glad I didn't sell them, I would have to be giving refunds right and left.
