Who killed the Copic Marker?...

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

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 😂

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The increasing ease of accessibility in the digital art space killed the Copic marker tbh Every single one of my artist friends that practiced traditionally with Copics when they were younger would eventually move to iPads, Wacom tablets or otherwise, including myself. It’s much more cost effective nowadays

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

As an owner of both brands I can say I have grown more towards Ohuhu brand over time. I started out with Copic after wanting them for years but they were always way too expensive, I found the 6pk sets for like $40 to start with which is still expensive. Ohuhu seems to stay juicier longer and has a more study point to stay in the lines, copic seems to flex and flow more to where it can sometimes bleed easier. Before to me Copic's upper hand was they had a bigger color range, but now Ohuhu has alot more colors. My vote still goes to Ohuhu

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.

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!

Man I used to binge your videos back when I was in my graphic design class in college, and now ive graduated and am a freelance artist, coming back to watch your videos again lol

Im very glad to hear this!! I had to stop using marker art for years because Copic sketch markers are just too expensive, but markers are my favorite medium.