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Sakura Pigma Micron Pens: A Comprehensive Guide

April 2, 2024 - Posted by Connie to Guides, Brush Pens, Pens, Markers and Felt Tip Pens, Comic / Manga Pens
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens: A Comprehensive Guide

Archival Sakura Pigma Pens, including Pigma Micron Pens, are our tools of choice when your writing or art needs to stand the test of time. In this guide, we’ll discuss the characteristics that make Sakura Pigma ink special and cover the features of different Sakura Pigma Pens.

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Sakura Pigma Characteristics
Sakura Pigma ink resists smudging and bleedthrough. It’s also resistant to water and alcohol. We performed the above tests on a Rhodia DotPad.
Sakura Pigma ink resists smudging and bleedthrough. It’s also resistant to water and alcohol. We performed the above tests on a Rhodia DotPad.
Pigment-based Sakura Pigma ink is very versatile. Its formulation is chemically stable, waterproof, and fade resistant. The ink is permanent and nearly impossible to alter, so it’s ideal for keeping records in museums, marking legal documents, and inking artwork. In addition to its permanence, it resists smudging, feathering, and bleeding on most papers.

Sakura Pigma ink meets the safety standards of the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI), which labels non-toxic products with an Approved Product (AP) Seal to show that it’s safe for artists of all ages. The ink has a very mild odor, so it won’t bother you during long writing or drawing sessions.

The resistance tests in the image were created with the Sakura Pigma Micron on 80 gsm Rhodia DotPad paper. Inks tend to take longer to dry on Rhodia than on more absorbent papers like printer paper. We allowed the writing samples to dry for fifteen minutes before soaking them in water and applying alcohol-based Copic ink.

Sakura Pigma Lineup
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are the most well-known Pigma Pen.
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are the most well-known Pigma Pen.

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When most people hear “Sakura Pigma,” they immediately think of the Pigma Micron Pen. Its name references the ink’s micro-pigment particles. Professional illustrators, watercolorists, and laboratory technicians can take advantage of archival-quality Pigma ink in a variety of tip sizes.

The needle point tip is fine and precise. It’s reinforced with metal, but don’t press down too hard on the tip because that can break the tip or cause ink to squirt out. Finer tip sizes like 003 or 005 need extra care to prevent the tip from bending and becoming unusable.

You may have noticed that the pens have tip sizes like 003, 01, and 10. These come from a system of indicating technical pen sizes. On the JetPens website, we list the tip sizes in millimeters in addition to Sakura’s size convention.

There are two different Micron body styles: the beige XSDK and the navy blue ESDK. While the ESDK comes in a more limited range of colors and tip sizes, the two pens are otherwise identical.
Sakura Pigma Micron ESDK Pens
Tip Sizes Colors
003 (0.15 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron ESDK Pen - 0.15 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron ESDK Pen - 0.15 mm - Sepia
005 (0.2 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron ESDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron ESDK Pen - 0.15 mm - Red
04 (0.4 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron ESDK Pen - 0.4 mm - Black
Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pens
Tip Sizes Colors
003 (0.15 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.15 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.15 mm - Sepia
005 (0.2 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Rose Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Brown Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Orange Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Blue Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.2 mm - Purple
01 (0.25 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Rose Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Brown Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Orange Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Blue Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Purple Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Light Cool Gray Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.25 mm - Cool Gray
02 (0.3 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.3 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.3 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.3 mm - Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.3 mm - Blue
03 (0.35 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.35 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.35 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.35 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.35 mm - Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.35 mm - Blue
04 (0.4 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.4 mm - Black
05 (0.45 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Rose Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Burgundy Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Brown Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Orange Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Yellow Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Fresh Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Hunter Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Blue Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Royal Blue Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Blue Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Purple Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Light Cool Gray Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Cool Gray
08 (0.5 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Rose Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Burgundy Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Brown Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Orange Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Yellow Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Fresh Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Hunter Green Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Blue Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Royal Blue Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Blue Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Purple Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Light Cool Gray Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.5 mm - Cool Gray
10 (0.6 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.6 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.6 mm - Light Cool Gray Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.6 mm - Cool Gray
12 (0.7 mm) Sakura Pigma Micron XSDK Pen - 0.7 mm - Black
Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pens
The Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pen has a durable plastic nib.
The Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pen has a durable plastic nib.

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The Pigma Micron PN Pen was created when Sakura got requests for a nib that was suitable for everyday writing. It has a firm, durable, and smooth nib made from polyacetal plastic. It typically creates a line that’s about 0.4 mm in width, but applying more pressure will broaden the line to 0.5 mm. Micron PN Pens work on most surfaces, including wood, glass, and plastic, though they’re most vibrant on paper.

Like with the standard Micron Pens, the XSDK and ESDK Microns differ only in body color.
Sakura Pigma Micron PN ESDK Pens
Tip Sizes Colors
Fine Sakura Pigma Micron PN ESDK Pen - Fine - Black
Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pens
Tip Sizes Colors
0.45 mm Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Rose Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Burgundy Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Blue Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Blue Black Sakura Pigma Micron PN XSDK Pen - 0.45 mm - Purple
Sakura Pigma Brush Pens
Sakura Pigma Brush Pens have expressive felt brush tips.
Sakura Pigma Brush Pens have expressive felt brush tips.

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The Sakura Pigma Brush Pen has a flexible felt tip which mimics the feel of a real brush. It responds to changes in pressure and direction to produce varying line widths. The tip is both soft and long, so letterers will need to write larger than normal to create legible strokes. Additionally, the generous ink flow creates a wet line that needs additional time to dry.
Tip Sizes Colors
Brush Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Black Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Rose Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Red Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Brown Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Sepia Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Orange Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Green Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Blue Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Purple Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Light Cool Gray Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Brush - Cool Gray
Sakura Pigma Graphic Pens
Sakura Pigma Graphic Pens have wide felt tips.
Sakura Pigma Graphic Pens have wide felt tips.

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Although the Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen has the same beige body as the Pigma Micron, it has a wide felt tip that produces thin horizontal strokes and thick vertical strokes. This line variation can be used for a variety of different illustration techniques. Calligraphers can try using the 2 mm and 3 mm chisel tips for the stylized strokes used in italic calligraphy.
Tip Sizes Colors
1.0 mm Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 1.0 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 1.0 mm - Red Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 1.0 mm - Sepia Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 1.0 mm - Blue
2.0 mm Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 2.0 mm - Black
3.0 mm Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 3.0 mm - Black
Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pens
The Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen has a wide, flat tip that works well for italic calligraphy.
The Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen has a wide, flat tip that works well for italic calligraphy.

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The Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen is a convenient tool for beginner and professional calligraphers alike. All fiber-tipped calligraphy pens will wear down over time, but the Calligrapher Pen uses a nylon nib that’s much more durable.

We recommend breaking the nib in by spending a few minutes making marks on smooth paper. Hold the pen perpendicular to the paper to get crisp lines. You can use a small stack of paper under the writing surface to cushion the nib.
Tip Sizes Colors
1.0 mm Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen - 1.0 mm - Black
2.0 mm Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen - 2.0 mm - Black
3.0 mm SSakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen - 3.0 mm - Black
Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pens
Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pens have bouncy, expressive tips.
Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pens have bouncy, expressive tips.

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The Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pen is a blessing for illustrators and calligraphers who don’t have the time to dip brushes or clean up ink spills. Like the Pigma Brush Pen, the Pigma Professional Brush Pen has a consistent, generous flow that makes everything from crisp hairlines to bold downstrokes. It has a “bouncy” feel and retains its shape over time.

The smooth, plastic body is lightweight and comfortable to hold. Though it doesn’t have a clip, small nubs on the cap prevent the pen from rolling away. The medium and bold tips are quite soft, while the fine tip has a firmer construction.
Tip Sizes Colors
Fine Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pen - Fine - Black
Medium Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pen - Medium - Black
Bold Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pen - Bold - Black
Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens
Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens
Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens include all the tools you need to draw manga.

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The Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen was designed to bring manga ideas to life. The pens are slightly lighter than standard Microns, so they’re comfortable to hold for long drawing sessions.

Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens are available with different tip types. Some pens are available individually, but special sets include varieties of tip sizes and 0.7 mm mechanical pencils. They’re particularly handy for those who want to sample different Pigma pens but aren’t sure where to start.
Tip Sizes Colors
0.3 mm Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen - 0.3 mm - Black
PN (0.4 mm) Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen - PN - Black
0.6 mm Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen - 0.6 mm - Black
1.0 mm Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen - 1.0 mm - Black
Chisel (1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm) Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen - 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm - Black
Mechanical Pencil (0.7 mm) Sakura Pigma Sensei Mechanical Pencil - 0.7 mm - Graphite
Sakura Pigma Accessories
Sakura Pigma Holders
The Sakura Pigma Holder protects your Pigma Pen.
The Sakura Pigma Holder protects your Pigma Pen.

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The Sakura Pigma Micron Pen has a durable plastic body, but those who want to add extra heft can consider a Sakura Pigma Holder. The sturdy aluminum sleeve slides over the Micron’s body. The holder doesn’t have a clip, but the cap has a small ridge which works as a roll stopper.
How to Use Sakura Pigma Pens
Archiving and Scrapbooking
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are an excellent scrapbooking tool.
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are an excellent scrapbooking tool.
Because they don’t fade or smear, Sakura Pigma Pens work well for scrapbookers who want to ensure that their captions stay readable for years to come. Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are also remarkably handy tools for museum curators and archivists who often need to mark delicate documents and specimens.
Calligraphy and Lettering
Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pens are great for both lettering hobbyists and professionals.
Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pens are great for both lettering hobbyists and professionals.
Both lettering hobbyists and professionals will enjoy using the Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pens and Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pens. These pens are affordable and have high-quality nibs specifically designed for creating precise and permanent lettering.
Drawing and Coloring
Some useful pens for drawing and coloring include Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens and the Sakura Pigma Brush Pens.
Some useful pens for drawing and coloring include Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens and Sakura Pigma Brush Pens.
Whether you draw for a living or doodle for fun, you will appreciate the range of fade-proof and waterproof pens that Sakura Pigma offers. Many professional artists swear by the Pigma Micron for their illustrations. Other useful pens for drawing and coloring include Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens and Sakura Pigma Brush Pens.
Taking Notes
The Sakura Pigma Micron PN is a bold and smooth marker that will help you take fast notes.
The Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pen is a bold and smooth marker that will help you take fast notes.
The Sakura Pigma Micron PN Pen is a bold and smooth marker that will help you do everything from taking fast notes to brainstorming your next project idea. Because it comes in different colors, you can also use it to create colorful sketch notes.
Sakura Pigma History
Pigment molecules stay on top of the paper's surface, while dye molecules are more likely to penetrate the page.
Pigment molecules stay on top of the paper's surface, while dye molecules are more likely to penetrate the page.
In the 1980s, Sakura identified the need for an inexpensive drafting tool that used pigment-based ink rather than dye-based ink. Pigment-based ink has a number of advantages over dye-based ink. Pigment molecules are chemically complex, water insoluble, and resistant to most solvents. Their chemical properties protect them from damage caused by ultraviolet light, chemical degradation, and oils. Pigments also stay on the paper’s surface, so they’re much less likely to bleed through.

The problem with pigment articles is that they’re too big to pass through fine tips consistently. Sakura noticed this issue and engineered a process to reduce pigment particles to submicron size (1/25,000th of an inch) so that ink can flow through narrow tips. With that, the Sakura Pigma Pen was born.

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Conclusion

If you’re looking to create something that lasts, be sure to have a Sakura Pigma Micron Pen in your arsenal of writing utensils. These archival pens are handy for everyone from scrapbook hobbyists to museum curators. How do you use Sakura Pigma Pens? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are available in sets.
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens are available in sets.
Are you interested in Pigma Pens but aren’t sure where to start? Pick up a set of Pigma Micron Pens. Choose from sets that have a variety of tip sizes, or bundles that include multiple colors.

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Sakura Pigma Pens
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Sakura Pigma Brush Pen - Black Ink Sakura Pigma Brush Pens Brush Black, Pink, Red, Brown, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Gray Add Items to Cart
Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pen - 1.0 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Pens 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm Black Add Items to Cart
Sakura Pigma Graphic Pen - 1.0 mm - Black Ink Sakura Pigma Graphic Pens 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm Black, Red, Brown, Blue Add Items to Cart
Sakura Pigma Micron Pen - Size 005 - 0.2 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Micron Pens Fine, 0.15 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.45 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm Black, Pink, Red, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Gray Add Items to Cart
Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pen - Fine - Black Sakura Pigma Professional Brush Pens Fine, Medium, Broad Black Add Items to Cart
Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pen - 0.6 mm - Black Sakura Pigma Sensei Drawing Pens 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm Black Add Items to Cart
Sakura Pigma Accessories
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Sakura Pigma Holder - Black Sakura Pigma Holders Black, Red, Blue, Gray, Gold, Silver Add Items to Cart
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