ShinHan Touch vs Copic - a Detailed Marker's Comparison

ShinHan Touch Twin Markers are a relatively new product in the market, so many artists may not be familiar with them. They were designed to compete head-to-head with Copic Classic Markers.

In this article, we will compare the ShinHan Touch Twin Markers to Copic Classic Markers and see how they stack up against each other. We’ll discuss their strengths and weaknesses as well as what artists like best about them.

	Copic Marker Classic Markers 36-Piece Basic Set	ShinHan TOUCH TWIN Marker 60 Color Set A
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Available Colors	36 (358 max.)	60 (204 max.)
Color and Saturation	Amazing color saturation	Pretty close to Copic quality of color
Lightfastness	Guaranteed lightfast up to 100 years under normal conditions	Optimal for projects where the image will not be exposed to direct sunlight over time
Price	More expensive than most other alcohol marker brands	More affordable
Best For	Large areas or solid blocks of color	Fine details like eyes, noses, or mouths
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Copic Classic Markers

Copic Classic Markers are a top favorite of coloring book enthusiasts. Their durability, color range and consistent ink flow have made them the gold standard for markers in the world of adult coloring books. The biggest complaint about Copics is their price which can run from $0.50 to over $100 per marker!

ShinHan Touch Twin Markers

ShinHan Touch Twin Markers are less costly than Copics but they still hold their own when it comes to quality. The colors do not blend quite as well or stay vibrant with most coloring mediums (water-based, alcohol markers, etc), however, the color tones and ink flow is good enough for beginners who want a decent marker without breaking the bank.

You’ll soon discover that although Shihan offers great value, at best it’s an adequate substitute rather than a comparable alternative!

ShinHan Touch Twin vs Copic Classic Comparison

Shape

Copics are square while the ShinHan Touch Twin markers offer more of a rectangular profile. The Copic Classic marker bodies and caps feel heavier than the Touch Twin, but on average they both weigh about .15 ounces (that’s like one full tablespoon).
Both brands come with rubber grips that make them easy to hold for long periods of time.

Color range

The color range is very similar between the two brands, though Copic does offer more shades to choose from. ShinHan Touch Twin markers are available in 204 colors while Copics come with a total of 358 colors (though some overlap exists).

Some artists prefer the brighter shade choices offered by Copic but others feel ShinHan Touch tones suit their needs perfectly fine since they can always mix their own colors to get the exact tone they want.

Copic markers come in a wide array of colors, with the ability to blend primary colors together.

Copics also offer specialty shades such as skin tones and metallics that are not available from other brands. However, since ShinHan Touch Twin Markers have been on the market for less time they lack some of the variety found in Copics – but new color sets are being released all of the time!

ShinHan Touch Twin Marker Colors: black, white, warm gray (warm grays can be blended), cool gray (cool grays cannot be blended easily), silver metallic pigments set.

The Silver Metallic Pigment Ink is ShinHan’s newest release which contains both solid tone and shimmering metallic colors. These are the only ShinHan Touch Twin Markers that have a shimmer or glitter in them, which makes them unique from all other markers on the market!

Copic Classic Colors: skin tones set, metallics set, standard color card (includes neons), cool and warm grays – both sets of grays can be blended with each other. Copic also offers specialty ink types like Skin Tone, Nymph Flesh (for fair-skinned people), etc.

Drawing

Both types of pens boast smooth ink flow, strong color saturation, and permanency. Each provides excellent coverage on the surface of watercolor paper, illustration boards, and mixed media surfaces.

If you need to shade large areas or fill in solid blocks of color, then ShinHan Touch Twin is your choice because it’s cheaper per pen and contains twice as many colors.

For any project where you need thin lines or small lettering or fine details like eyes, noses, or mouths; choose Copic over touch twin because Copics offer more options at this end of the spectrum.

Color and Saturation

Copics are well-known for their amazing color saturation. Copic Markers lay down rich, deep colors that other markers just can’t match. Most artists like Copic because they’re perfect for coloring and blending with water or alcohol-based mediums such as chalks, pastels, inks, etc.

ShinHan Touch Twin Markers come pretty close to matching the same quality of color found on Copic Classic Marker pages though it can take a few coats to get them there. This is due primarily to how Shinhan created these pens by using an almost identical ink formulation but then diluted it slightly so that I could be used without only needing one part alcohol/two parts solution instead of 100% pure alcohol.

Lightfastness

Copic markers are known for their lightfastness, so it’s important to understand that ShinHan Touch Twin Markers have not been tested by the ASTM or will not be classified as an archival quality product.

To know how long artworks created with these pens will last, you need to consider factors such as exposure to bright sunlight and heat fluctuations.

Copics are guaranteed lightfast under normal conditions of display (not in direct sun) up to 100 years! This is why many artists prefer them over other brands which can fade if exposed too much overtime – even more reason you want a top coat sealer on your work once finished!

Ink

Both markers are alcohol-based which makes them blendable. The Copic blender pen also mixes well with both brands’ marker inks, giving you the ability to easily shade large areas or create complex color gradients.

Blending ability

ShinHan Touch Twin Markers blend beautifully with each other, and the chisel-tipped marker actually gives you a lot of control when layering.

Copic markers are known for their blending ability – they have an alcohol-based ink that helps colors to mix together easily on paper without pooling or showing through too much underneath previous layers. The Copics also come with a blender pen which makes it easier to layer darker tones over lighter ones smoothly!

Both brands are great at blending but there is definitely some difference in the look of them. When compared side by side, Copics tend to blend more evenly whereas Shinhan touch twin markers seem slightly waxier looking.

The Copic blender pen does a better job of layering darker tones over lighter ones than the ShinHan Touch Twin Blending marker. However, the silver metallic pigments look smooth and opaque on top of both brands.

Tips

The tip sizes available for the touch twin marker is 0.38mm fine line to a chisel nib which allows you the ability to fill large areas or make lines thin enough to create some detail work.

Copic Markers have a very pointed tip that allows more accuracy in your drawings if that is what you’re going for. They also require less pressure when using them because there isn’t as much resistance from the pages underneath. ShinHan Touch Twin Markers give artists an alternative option with different sizes available so it can sometimes be easier to use depending on what you’re drawing.

Price

Copic Classic Markers are typically the most expensive of the two, but this is because they have a much wider range available than any other brand. They also offer special editions and limited edition sets that can be very pricey if you’re looking to collect them all!

Final comparison

Overall, there’s a lot about each product to like but also some things you may not.

Copics are preferred by many artists because they have been around longer and come with replacement nibs should yours break or wear down over time. They also make a clear alcohol-based blender pen which makes it easier to blend on dark papers without showing through too much underneath the previous layer(s). The color choices from Copic are vast, offering an array of bright shades including neon markers not found anywhere else!

ShinHan Touch twin markers provide more consistent line widths and less bleedthrough than Copic Markers but if you’re using them too fast, there may be splotches of color below what was previously because of their quick drying time (which also makes blending difficult).

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Conclusion

Both brands offer artists different benefits and features which can be attractive depending on their needs. The touch twin marker offers an array of color choices at less expensive than the Copic classic colors while also offering interchangeable inks with other popular brands such as ZIG or Tria. On the other hand, if you don’t mind spending more money (and tend to use up your pens faster), go with Copics because they are refillable and come with replacement nibs should yours break over time from normal wear-and-tear. Additionally, the clear blender pen allows artists to blend more easily on even dark papers.
Overall, ShinHan Touch Twin Markers are a great alternative to Copic Classic Markers. We hope this article helped you understand the differences between ShinHan vs Copic so you know what’s best for you!

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