Fineliner - STABILO point 88 - Pack of 30 - Assorted Colors including 5 Neon Colors

These are some of the highest quality pens I have ever purchased for the sake of art. I am constantly looking for good ink pens to use for my artwork, but I am fairly picky about which type of pens I like, but do not want to pay too much for pens that I may hate using. The Stabilo 88 point pens are perfect for small details, fine lines and for coloring in the Adult Coloring/Relaxation Therapy books (some of the books have such small details, that super-fine pen tips are required for best result). This set of pens has a very fine point tip which is perfect for detailing. And the pack can be purchased at a reasonable price!Some people have claimed that they only get scratchy writing with these pens, but it helps to know how to properly use and write with them. Because the writing tip is encased in a long, hollow metal "pipe," the pen must be held more upright when using it. The more angled the pen becomes, the more the metal scratches on the paper instead of the actual tip from which the ink flows.The pack comes with a variety of shades to choose from, allowing the pens to be used for color coded writing (notes and life planners), for coloring, and for use in a wide range of art projects. The pigmentation of the ink is heavy, leaving excellent colors on the page. When used properly, the ink flows smoothly and consistently. Another great thing about these pens is that each color has a specific Art number that is used to purchase single pens (when the ink in one pen is completely used up, you can buy a replacement for that ONE pen instead of buying another 30 count set). Simply look up "Stabilo *insert art number (ex: 88/33)* pen" and buy the same color pen that no longer works.My choice to buy these pens has been one of the best art decisions I have ever made! Great multifunctioning pens, large variety of colors, fair pricing, and easy replacement make this product worthy of purchasing and then recommending!!(The photos are so you can see the Art Number and then a recent line & detail free-hand work I recently used these pens to complete).

I figure it would be easier to write one review comparing all of them.Triplus Fineliner(30): Out of the bunch these have the smoothest application and I enjoy using them the most. You don't have to worry about ruining the paper if you go over the same spot a couple times. You can actually fill up a decent size area without it being streaky like you'd expect with most of these products. It's unfortunate they chose so many muted/ dark colors (12/30 to be exact) and they are the most expensive. Bleed? Little to moderateStabilo(30): Wide range of bright colors at a decent price. I find myself reaching for these more than steadtler because of the colors although they have a harder tip and can be scratchy, it would be hard to fill a decent size area but good for precision. Bleed? ModeratePentel(36): Got these to fill in bigger spaces as they're cheaper than the steadtler colour pens and stabilo 68 pens. For the price they're ok. I love all the colors but really hate using them. They feather, can't be used for precision, and tear up the paper pretty fast. It's almost impossible to get even coverage as well. I'm not sure how much use I'll get out of them, pretty bummed overall. Bleed? YesMonami(24): I love these things. They're CHEAP!, colorful, and bright- but not good for big areas. The tip is hard to explain, think maybe like Papermate Flairs except finer, great for details that can be hard to get with the other fineliners. They're actually good for writing as well(I buy the packs of black for note taking). It's smoother than the pentel felt tip but will still tear up the paper and can give streaky coverage (some colors more than others) if you aren't careful. Note- they sometimes "sputter" when brand new. Not a lot though and it subsides quickly. Bleed? Little to none!

At first, I ordered the Staedtler pens but after testing them out, I noticed some big problems color-wise. I returned them and ordered Stabilo instead.If you're debating between the two, go with these! I use them with my adult coloring books; mainly Johanna Basford's Enchanted Forest.When I used the Staedtler pens, I noticed that the colors did not make sense. Most of them are dark. There is no real red (just an orange-red), no purple (just a weird dark mauve), no turqoise, no true light brown, and two of the blues are exactly the same.With the Stabilo, there are two purples (light and dark), a true red, a peach, a turquoise blue, a light brown, and two shades of gray.Pros:- Beautiful colors. Every color you'd need is here.- Cute design (look like old fashioned pencils)- Color of cap matches actual marker color (mostly)- Very fine tip, great for adult coloring books- Cheaper than StaedtlerCons:- Bleed through more than Staedtler- Pens feel slightly less sturdy than Staedtler and don't have as comfortable of a shape.I've included some pictures. The squares are Staedtler pens and the circles are Stabilo pens. (I accidentally made two of the same pink circles in my Stabilo set)