Copic Marker Weight Disclaimer

We are an authorized Copic retailer and as such, we only sell new markers. Your marker arrives to you fresh from the factory. Prior to 2022, we noted the average weight of a new and completely unused Copic Sketch Marker was always above 14.5 grams. Sometime in 2022, we noticed factory fresh markers weighing several tenths less. We’ve measured the average weight is now around 14 grams. We have not been provided with a reason and leave you to draw your own conclusions as to why this change has occurred.

Our Recommendation:

In our own personal experience, we see the best blending results when a Copic Sketch Marker is over 13.5 grams. When it falls below that weight, the flow of ink has diminished to a point where it can compromise your blending ability. We regularly refill our personal markers, as often as after every use. We refill with a small digital scale to about 14 grams.

As always we recommend that you purchase a matching refill at the same time as the marker. Full markers always perform better and it’s a myth the one can color months or years before needing to refill a Copic Sketch Marker.

How to:

If you need any tips on how to clean and maintain your Copic Markers, we go over it in the video linked below