Who killed the Copic Marker?...

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[J_Isak]

Copic took advantage of being the only option for art students for a long time and got comfortable squeezing every dime out of artists. Im happy they have competition now

[catceline]

It's been at least 3-4 years since I've last watched a Jazza video.... and I gotta say, Jazza looks like he hasn't aged a day since 😂

[farahs]

Jazza, I want one final test: fading when exposed to natural or artificial sunlight for a while + color stability over time. I have Copic drawings from the early 2000s which didn't visually age a day vs. cheap markers who lost their vividness straight up to disappearing from the page or changing hue when exposed to sunlight; like when a picture hung close to a window for a couple weeks etc.

If Ohuhu can compare in that test they truly are the winners.

[KittyWolves]

i've loved ohuhu markers for years, when drawing wiff waffles first introduced them actually! i always thought their biggest downfall was not having ink replacements tbh, but now they have them! i definitely think they deserved this win <3

[teapotgamer]

Something to remember is that Copics are Japanese and made in Japan and therefore subject to import taxes when bought outside of Japan. I can get a copic sketch for about 400yen, which is about $4 Australian. So, according to the price Jazza showed of $7.40, the price has almost DOUBLED because of taxes/other costs. Yes the Ohuhu is still cheaper, ($2 vs $4, but it's not 4x more). And calligraphy is still a taught skill in Japanese schools, with very soft brushes that take a lot of skill to get the shape and flow you want. Copics are still widely used as *the* manga artists markers for professionals and, from my experience, they tend to colour manga in a softer way compared to comic book artists. Different tools for different styles.

[SynthApprentice]

The one thing Copic has that no other marker brand (to my knowledge) does is a color code system that (for the most part) actually follows color theory. That makes it so easy to pick out colors that go well together, even across different color families, just by the code.

[moonshiro]

Honestly Ohuhu should say a HUGE thank you to DrawingWiffWaffles-Rin who introduced the markers to so many people in the beginning, long before Jazza (a year or so before) and then thank him too because his video on markersVS really helped them get on the map as well
There were other creators along the way who introduced them, but Rin was THE source for a lot of people and then Jazza and that helped a lot too!

They were smart in their branding actions with sponsorships for creators, listened to the community that tested and used their products and added and changed accordingly and all at an available price, and they became so well known that most of the time they don't have merchandise available anywhere that isn't the official website and even *there there are shortages of stock
And now with the ink refill instead of buying a new marker? They are definitely up against Copic.

[themadhattress]

Who killed Copic markers? Well, since working at a pretty decent arts and craft retail store, I'd have to say it's the absolutely insane prices they wanted to charge for them

[machokoolkat]

the copic brush tips losing their accuracy has been something that's bothered me for YEARS. seeing that that isn't really a problem with the ohuhus is life changing, especially after seeing that price difference. I'm definitely going to be trying them out next time i need new markers.

[TarotMom]

this is great honestly. My daughter is only 8, but she is super artistic. she's begged me for Copic markers and I told her no because of how expensive they are. Seeing Ohuhu's quality along with a drastically cheaper price point, I might actually be able to get her a small set to start with. If she loses interest (or let's be real...she could damage or lose them, ) I won't completely have a meltdown like I might if we got her 8 Copics.

[Nightfire]

I’m not a marker person, when I tried Copics YEARS ago, it felt like if I breathed wrong I’d ruin these exceedingly expensive luxury items that I was borrowing from my brother, but seeing the affordability, range, and quality of Ohuhu is seriously making me consider giving them a shot now. I’ve seen other people using them, but an actual in depth comparison has really shown me that they punch way beyond their weight class in the art world.

[call_me_ping]

I feel like this happened to a lot of the "biggest names" for certain companies in the art world. Photoshop/Adobe, Wacom, and Cintiq thought they would sit on the throne forever, but once the market got competitive people realized they are the one and only thing out there. Copic will always hold a nostalgic place in my heart cause child-me coveted them so badly. Adult me is happy with buying the cost-effective-but-quality option.

[rascaljoy]

I could never justify Copics as a sporadic hobbyist artist. This may be a game changer. 😳

[MadelineLewis]

What cracks me up about Ohuhu is that I remember when they used to be a company selling more or less random products on Amazon. I got my first backpacking sleeping bag from them and loved it. Was pretty confused when I went back later to buy another for a friend and found out they only sold art supplies. Still love my sleeping bag though!

[meganpresho]

I found ohuhu markers a long time ago from drawingwifwaffles and it was insane seeing them go from point nibs to brush markers and seeing them expand. I’m so happy they’re getting the love they deserve because while I love art it’s hard to do on a budget.

[Enocia]

As much as I love Copic, and have stood by them for so long.. I just can't justify them as a brand anymore. They are like the Apple of the marker world. You're paying for the brand name now. The ONLY saving grace for copic are their fine liners. Replacable nibs, refillable, high quality barrels, etc. Their fine liners can't be beat, though they are more pricey, they are well worth the money in not having to buy a new fine liner when ever your liner runs dry or the nib gets messed up, and even then, I just prefer them because its less waste.

[J.R.Swish]

Just the price alone makes the Ohuhu a clear winner for me. If you're not the type of person that buys an iPhone because you're embarassed of not being seen using a top of the line luxurious product, you'll obviously prefer the Ohuhu as well. Especially since they've been improving the markers consistently over the years while Copics have had little to no changes.

[Kibbun]

my art teacher had recommended ohuhu markers to me, as i couldn't afford copics or the fancy prismacolor markers, and i gotta say- i LOVE my ohuhus. they feel just as fancy as the other brands, they go down vibrant and STAY vibrant, and of course, they're a fraction of the cost compared to the competition. i've been meaning to get more to add to my collection, and ngl this video might just have me do it!

[xAnnaxBbyx]

I am a hobbyist who picked up coloring so I have both, but I love the pastel range that copic has to offer. Ohuhu has some, but i don't love their pastels as much. I find them too vibrant for the look I go for with my art. I would recommend Ohuhu for beginners to buy a set to start their collection and have a range of colors, but would still recommend picking up some individual copics for specific colors that Ohuhu doesn't carry.

[zilffer]

as a graphic student we had to buy copics, this for the fact that if you put a illustration through a scanner made with copics the colors stay true, while other markers the colors change strongly. i would like to see how this works with ohuhu. or did scanners change this much that it doesnt matter any more?