a propos of nothing in particular, I just wanted to say, COPIC markers are really f*cking great. I've had mine for probably more than a decade at this point--barely used them, but...they still lay down ink like the first day I brought 'em home.
in contrast, these others which I bought more recently are a garbage imitation. the paintbrush-like tips aren't as flexible and they've accumulated this weird ink-gunk. #artsupplies