Which Markers Work Best in Double Sided Colouring Books? | Comparing Waterbased Pens

I have quite a few waterbased pens, so I thought it was to have a shootout! Which ones are the best for colouring in double-sided coloring books?
Links to the pens shown:-
Arteza Twimarkers 100 Set - amzn.to/3lyqAjJ
Papermate Flair Pens 24 Set - amzn.to/3EsiUIl
Ohuhu Dual-Tip Markers 80 Set - amzn.to/3lCxfJu
Pentel Studio Set - amzn.to/3hD7cAT
Staedtler 3200 Fibre Tip Pens 36 Set - amzn.to/2Z8PuyL
Staedtler 3001 Brush Pens 36 Set - amzn.to/3CdReFc
Crayola Super Tips 24 Set - amzn.to/3ly6K8a
Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pens Full Set - amzn.to/3Etb01h
Triplus Color Felt Tip Pens 50 Set - amzn.to/2XsCmnO
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[@louisedaly4973]

Really like your pen comparisons and you've helped me twice decide on my purchases.Thank you :)

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ooo I’m glad Louise, because that’s the main reason I do them 🥰

[@caseyanne967]

Good choices, but I also like the Crayola super tips. It feels smooth when I'm coloring with them, and they don't rip up the paper.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes, I agree. For the money they Crayola Supertips hold their own.

[@wilsonwatt9283]

Thank you very much for this. I have colored with pencils for several years but have just started experimenting with gel pens and markers as well so this was very helpful. One warning for your audience. I recently a set of Arteza Inktense and almost 1/3 of them were either dried out or had not been filled during manufacturing. I bought these from Blick so I am sure it was not a problem of being on a shelf too long before being bought.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi Wilson! Ooo thanks for the warning. Do you mean the Arteza Inkonic Fineliner pens? I’ve been tempted by them when they go on super sale (as Arteza do quite often!) but haven’t given in yet… now you’ve said about your experience with them, I think I’ll avoid them! Thanks!

[@krissykolorjunki5304]

I realize I am watching by your very informative video 2 years after you made it, but its wonderful! Really good info testing these 8 sets of pens on different quality papers we run into in our various coloring books. The only brand I wished you had included is Stabilo, the "88" 0.4mm set. I have need for super fine point pens in a few coloring books by Johanna Bradford and Colin Thompson. Your video has helped me narrow down my choices to Stability and I already own Tombows, so I'm ordering Arteza Inktonic set of 120. Thank you! Greetings from San Francisco, California.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hey Krissy! Glad it was helpful 🥰

[@waymire01]

The only other thing to consider is open stock. You can buy the Tombow individually. So you can not only replace one if it wears out but can buy just the ones you want.. so for example if you plan to use them as a base under pencil you may only want the light shades. That said Ohuhu does sell a skin tone set and a pastel set.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

That's true. I do love my Tombows. The Ohuhu Pastel Art Markers so make a lovely companion set for the Tombows too.

[@lorispenceley1788]

This is EXACTLY what I needed in my search for a water marker….you’ve helped a great deal! Because of this video-I’ve subscribed!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Lori! ☺️ Sorry for the late reply, KZbin stopped sending me notifications for some reason!

[@muhammad_taufik]

This is what I've been looking for! Thank you so much for this video, you have helped many people especially me. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi Muhammad! Thanks for your lovely comment, glad the video was helpful to you :)

[@jadeboer1]

Thank you so much! I couldn’t really find any other waterbaced marker comparison.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Oh you’re welcome, I enjoyed making this video as I had no idea what the outcome would be!

[@bethmegansmith4642]

Thank you . I had a nasty cheap set of water color makers and they went straight thought the page. Really put me off ! so might save for the Ohuhu ones ,Thanks again for this really helpful

[@699jude]

What an interesting comparison. I have a load of ancient Staedtler pens and lots of Supertips, but I barely use any of them because I hate the streakiness of them. I will put them onto a palette & apply them with a water-brush though. In the circumstances, being so cautious, I feel laying a transparent ground is the way I feel most confident. But I will bear your results in mind, because I've often thought the Twi-markers would be a nice addition.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Embrace the streak 😁

[@Immanuelkantig]

Thank you for comparing these! I’ve been using alcohol based markers for ages but I’m currently looking into water based ones for the first time since… Kindergarden probably and I feel like I might have higher demands on them now, so it’s great to see so many options

[@ArtJourneyUK]

You’re welcome! I do like comparing pens to see what works best for me.

[@boruru07]

That’s nice

[@karensquirrell7232]

Thanks for doing this video Lily. Was bit disappointed with the flair pens as was hoping to use them in my books but never mind will use for my journal work. Take care lovely 💖

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I wouldn’t be disappointed, they came a strong 4th. I think they'll be great for fine details in Johanna Basford books and...Mandalahs 😆 I'll still be using mine that's for sure!

[@heavenlilly]

Really informative as I really hate working with water based markers, ohuhu has some new sets out which I'm tempted to buy but still not sure because I will probably end up hating them too maybe I'm better of sticking with pencils and alcohol markers great vid as usual can't wait for next one 💕

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Lilly! To be honest, I’m not a waterbased pen fan either but in some books it’s needs must! Unless....I use..... pencils! 😬

[@HarperSophia]

Super useful. Thank you!!!

[@JanieSouthworth]

I love Johanna Basfod's coloring books as well. I have small victories and the Rooms of Wonders. She really knows how to create a coloring book.

[@chayak6263]

This is an amazing video! hats off to your patience...!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Chaya, what a lovely comment 🥰

[@DieTabbi]

I am new to adult coloring and search as in your video good markers which not shine through the paper, As I understand the waterbased are the way to go? or is there an alternative? I tried alcohol based, what was a big mistake lol. I have normale color pencils but like to use markers too.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@DieTabbi Hi! Yes, waterbased markers are better for not coming through to the other side of the paper. It does depend on the paper in the book (some are books have thinner paper) and also some pens are wetter than others but waterbased are much better than alcohol markers. Happy Colouring 🥰

[@jinifirsauer5459]

Thanks for this comparison; just what I needed👍🏾! Happy coloring😎!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yay! Glad it was helpful 🥰

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Which one will you reach for? How do these three brushes compare?? It was a great review!! 👏 You had me fascinated all the way through! 👍

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ooo good question! So far the one I've reached for the most is the Arteza Twinmarkers, however my mum prefers the Ohuhu!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@ArtJourneyUK 🤗😍

[@chroniccolouringdownunder7989]

You made this just for me, didn’t you 😂😂 So good to hear your voice again Lily, I’ve missed listening to you. I’ve been MIA a bit. Thanks for doing this, very helpful. Have a lovely weekend. Stay safe and Happy Colours, Sara 🐨💕

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Haha! I made it for you, me and all the people of the Internet! I have been away for 10 days but strategically scheduled videos so I didn't disappear 🙂

[@chroniccolouringdownunder7989]

@@ArtJourneyUK hope you had a lovely time away and got spoiled rotten with lots of colouring goodies and got to have a celebratory wine or two for your birthday 🎂 x

[@be_a_bright_sparkle3687]

Your greeting is my fave one on YT…I love this experiment and it would be interesting to see the JB one completed…I have most of these…gave my Flairs to my grand daughter along with the super tips and Ohuhu 🤣I have Marvy Le Plume which are similar and older than the Tombow…I’ve never used the fine tip on the Tb so was surprised with the nib…brilliantly done…🥰

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi! 👋🏻 It was definitely a fun experiment to do and I do intend to finish the JB page… and remove the pencil marks so no one will ever know! I used to have Marvy LePlume pens, they were in the “in thing” for a while many years ago. They might still be squirrelled up the loft 😂

[@paganpines]

Thank you so much! I needed help picking out markers and this answered all my questions!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

You’re welcome Kelly! Peeples of the Internet 😊

[@mariaglassman4832]

Thanks.. thought only Tombow is only choice but expensive..tried a few & not good..now I know can go w Arteza or ohuhu 🤗

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes definitely, I’m really liking the Arteza ones recently 😊

[@Rightytightyleftyloosey]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was EXACTLY the information I was looking for!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Apologies for the late reply (thank youtube!) but you're welcome! 🥰

[@evenichols3517]

Thank you so much for doing this! I am new to coloring and this is just what I wanted to know. I only have to source where I can buy them for the cheapest price now!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellyfogg7398]

Is possible to do a colour and chat please and can you do a video on what is your favourite colouring pencils and Gell pens

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I've done colour and chats before and also a number of videos on my favourite gel pens. 😊

[@wendymaddock7705]

Lovely video you helped me work out what pens to get xx 😊xx❤

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Glad I could help!

[@SwedePotato314]

Oh my goodness THANK YOU for this video!!!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi Rachel! 👋🏻 You’re so welcome! 😊

[@JojozaHannaHawaii]

This was a fab test, Lily!!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Jojoza! 🥰

[@njthrowers]

This video was super helpful. You have a new subscriber. Thank you 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Tamu 🥰

[@laurynlife9521]

My favorite markers this is just my opinion so for coloring pages that are dubble sided i perfer super tip Crayola or color pencils Markers you can find them at Walmart for pretty cheap probably and they dont seem to really bleed through and work pretty good the downside is you well probably be able to only do like Three or two coloring pages before they run out next if you are drawing and then coloring i like posca paint markers works great 👍 next if your doing one sided coloring pages i like ! Alcohol markers or color pencils alcohol markers well bleed thats why i dont recommend them on two sided pages because it well ruin whats on the other side but pls put a paper under just so it won't get on other pages it bleeds pretty bad next cavans i recommend any paint of course i haven't tried posca markers on a canvas yet i don't know if you are supposed to even use them on that idk 😐 like i was saying this is just my opinion there is probably plenty of other stuff you can use that i just didn't think of hope my comment was helpful bye for now!

[@butterflies015]

The one thing that you didn't mention is what is one of the most important things. How much do they come closest to the color. I think some of them weren't as true to the color green as others. I look to true color much than bleedthrough. Even if there may be that I'm more likely to buy if the color is good.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Do you mean how close the colour of the ink was to the barrel / cap of the pen? I didn't cover that because it's irrelevant to how they work in double-sided colouring books (which is the title of this video). Bleedthrough is the most important factor in this scenario.

[@janlorman7700]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks!

[@deepowers3117]

Thank you for this very fine test on 3 different qualities of coloring books and their paper for us. I am limited in budget and have never used water-based markers, so I am grateful that you showed me different water-based markers and found one that might be in my budget. I have had so many problems trying to buy alcohol markers, that I am about to give up on them. They have broken the budget bank , all for nothing, and it will be a while before I can even save for anything. Water-based might be quicker to save up for.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

You're welcome! 🥰

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I like the Zebra clickart markers. Smooth and no faffing with lids.

[@becaeavis3923]

Thanks for confirming my choice of Coloring Markers. I'm hoping to get the 120 or the 160 Ohuhu Markers

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hope you got them Beca! 🥰

[@becaeavis3923]

@@ArtJourneyUK I got the 120 Ohuhu Markers.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@becaeavis3923 Perfect! Great pens! Enjoy!

[@SubourbonMom]

So helpful. Thanks for the video!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Angie 😊

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

Interesting test, thank you 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Was fun to do actually. I was surprised with the results (except Tombows, we know they’re king! 😂)

[@ANGEL-lp8wj]

Omgg this is what I've been looking for! I have the exact colouring book of Johanna Basford and I have been searching for colouring markers for ages that would not bleed through the pages. I have actually asked the ohuhu seller if it would withstand on the pages of the adult colouring book but as soon as the seller mentioned that it'll bleed through, I was totally devastated. But then I found your video and it was so informative! Since I saw that ohuhu works well with Johanna's book from you, I think I'm confident to purchase it. I was just wondering if it's the same between alcohol based markers and water based markers in ohuhu? You mentioned the ones you are using are the water based ones right? There's only alcohol based ones sold here so I'm wondering if they work the same?

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi! 👋🏻 The Ohuhu Alcohol based markers will definitely bleed through the Johanna Basford pages, they bleed through any paper! It’s only water based markers that won’t (which is what I showed in this video). You can get the Ohuhu waterbased markers from Amazon, link is in the description. Good luck!

[@ANGEL-lp8wj]

@@ArtJourneyUK omg really?!? I didn't know that, thanks for letting me know!! But sadly we don't have Amazon here :(( so I guess no colouring for me

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@ANGEL-lp8wj look for waterbased markers... or pencils!

[@ANGEL-lp8wj]

@@ArtJourneyUK I think I'll have to look elsewhere. The water based markers that can be found here don't have consistent pigments. But thank you for informing me. I'll keep an eye out for water based markers ^^

[@ANGEL-lp8wj]

@@ArtJourneyUK sorry to keep bothering you but I'm glad to let you know that I've finally found water based pens (ohuhu)! But I have a question, will the pages of the colouring book still withstand if the whole page is coloured using the pens? The description of the pens mentioned it's only to be used on a small area of the paper rather than the whole piece so I got a little worried there :(

[@deborahjohnson4938]

Thank you so much. Very helpful. I’m trying to find the Ohuhu markers and not able to find ones that look like that. Where did you get them?

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi Deborah, you can get the white barrelled ones here:- amzn.to/3Q5iMnC ...and I've just review the New version of these pens!

[@danielle19820227]

So what makers that you got bleed through the paper and one that won’t. I know that the crayola markers won’t

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi Danielle! This video goes through each of the pens in three different books and the results are shown along the way! Enjoy!

[@CarolineLightning]

Hi I love your videos. What water based pens would you recommend on a budget for double sided coloring pages? Maybe taking into consideration not painting the same area more than once :)

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi! I prefer brush tip markers for double sided colouring books because they’re softer and don’t stress the paper so much as felt tipped pens (which can sometimes be a bit hard and scratchy). The budget ones I’d recommend are these amzn.to/30GPAOQ

[@boruru07]

I have a hole desk in my room it has all the kind of art supplies that I need ❤

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ooo sounds lovely 🥰

[@boruru07]

Thank you for saying that

[@boruru07]

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[@boruru07]

Love your videos

[@emmacolours2020]

very informative thank you for this

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Why thank you Miss Emma 🥰

[@lagunabeachrecovery2301]

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[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Hi Lily, great and helpful video! Thanks so much. 😊💚

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Aww most welcome Deb! Was fun to do!

[@hurmur9528]

For colouring books I would think most would do. None of them are lightfast so they will not keep their colour for a long time. But that is not needed I think. If one is interested in that then it is Faber-castell pitt series that has the needed pigment for it to be lightfast. But Staedtlers artist is nearly as lightfast and would do just fine and it may be a better option since it is a mix of different materials.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

In double-sided colouring books, as the video showed, the worry is which pens bleed through the paper.

[@hurmur9528]

​@@ArtJourneyUK I think both pens I mentioned (Faber-Castell Pitt and Staedtler artist) are very good for that purpose if not the best. They are known for just that. But they may be a little bit on the expensive side. Staedtler is cheaper though. And they will last for a long time. Another option could be stabilo… and it may be a little bit cheaper.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@hurmur9528 this video was more related to affordable colouring supplies. Pitt Artists pens are £150 a set (because they are pens for artists!) so using them would have not been useful for most colourists. Also with regard to colouring books, they're kept closed on a shelf, so Lightfastness is not as important as it is to an artist who's work will be displayed on a wall. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@hurmur9528]

@@ArtJourneyUK Agree. Stabilo has very little bleadthrough though and it is cheap. The brush pen version of Stabilo is really nice . Sorry for only mentioning german brands for some reason.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@hurmur9528 Yes the Stabilo 68 brush version are nice, but have a very limited colour range compared to their bullet tipped sister (30 colours as opposed to 65) and are mostly marketed for hand lettering. When I made this video (over two years ago) there was only 24 colours. I reviewed them here:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5OypZuOl7OVqtE

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[@ArtJourneyUK]

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