Ink type |
Water-based dye ink with high colour intensity. |
Water-based metallic pigment ink with shimmering particles. |
Water-based pigment ink, designed for lightfast, archival performance. |
Finish |
Transparent or semi-transparent vibrant colour. |
Opaque metallic finish with a reflective sheen. |
Matte, opaque finish with even coverage. |
Tip type |
Real brush tip (nylon filament). |
Real brush tip (nylon filament). |
Real brush tip (nylon filament). |
Main use |
Illustration, hand-lettering, colouring, and watercolour-style effects. |
Decorative effects, metallic accents, and use on light or dark surfaces. |
Professional work requiring lightfast, fade-resistant results (e.g. illustration, sketching, design). |
Blendability |
Highly blendable with water or Blender pen. |
Slightly less blendable due to metallic particles. |
Blendable but slower-drying and denser than dye ink. |
Surface compatibility |
Paper, mixed-media boards, and watercolour paper. |
Paper (light or dark), wood, glass, ceramics, plastic, and metal. |
Paper, boards, and other absorbent surfaces. |
Water-resistance once dry |
No – reactivates with water. |
Partially water-resistant. |
Water-resistant and permanent once dry. |
Lightfastness |
Moderate (dye inks are not fully lightfast). |
Moderate (better than dye, not archival). |
High – designed for archival quality. |
Colour range |
42 vivid shades plus blender. |
10 shimmering metallic colours. |
42 professional, lightfast tones. |
Ink system |
Free-Ink (liquid ink, consistent flow to the last drop). |
Free-Ink (liquid ink, consistent metallic flow). |
Free-Ink (liquid pigment ink, smooth coverage). |
Best for |
Everyday creative use and expressive illustration. |
Craft, decorative art, lettering on dark backgrounds, and mixed-media highlights. |
Professional artists needing durable, permanent colours. |
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