Sakura Pigma is a brand of high-quality, archival, and pigmented ink pens known for their waterproof, fade-resistant, and quick-drying qualities. The brand is popular among artists, calligraphers, illustrators, and designers for its smooth and consistent ink flow and versatility with different paper surfaces. The line includes a variety of pen tips, colors, and sets to accommodate different needs and preferences.
Founded in 1921 in Japan as a manufacturer of writing instruments
Developed the first-ever water-based gel ink pen in 1984
Introduced the Pigma Micron line of pens in the 1980s, which became popular among artists and designers
Expanded the Pigma line to include brush pens, graphic pens, and calligraphic pens
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A line of pens with fine-point tips ranging from 0.20 mm to 0.50 mm. Pigma Micron pens are popular for their archival, waterproof, and fade-resistant ink, making them suitable for different art and writing applications.
A line of pens with a soft brush tip for flexible and expressive strokes. Pigma Brush pens are ideal for calligraphy, lettering, and illustrations.
A line of pens with chisel and bullet tips for different line widths. Pigma Graphic pens are suitable for technical drawing, lettering, and other graphic design applications.
Yes, Sakura Pigma pens contain archival, pigment-based ink that is waterproof, fade-resistant, and acid-free, making them permanent and ideal for archival applications.
Sakura Pigma pens are not recommended for fabric because they are designed for paper surfaces. However, some users have reported success with using them on fabric that has been pre-treated with fabric medium or other sealants.
Pigma Micron has a fine-point tip for precise and detailed lines, while Pigma Graphic has a chisel and bullet tips for different line widths and versatility. Pigma Micron is more popular among artists, while Pigma Graphic is favored by graphic designers.
Sakura Pigma pens are not designed to be refilled, and the ink cartridges cannot be removed or replaced. Once the ink runs out, the pen needs to be replaced with a new one.
Yes, Sakura Pigma pens contain quick-drying ink that does not smudge or bleed, making them ideal for left-handed users and other situations where ink smudging is a concern.