AEDAGA 168 Colour Alcohol Markers with Free App (Chisel & Fine Tips) and Kickstand Case
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The essentials: what these markers are for
If you’re picking up alcohol markers for anime, manga, sketching, or general illustration, the AEDAGA 168 Colour set positions itself as a practical “lots of colours, usable tips, and an app to help you match” bundle. The big hook on paper is the dual-tip design (chisel plus fine) alongside a mobile app (AedagaColor) that’s meant to help with colour matching via camera or images.
That said, it’s still worth treating this as an art-supply set aimed at everyday results rather than a specialist pen system for highly controlled professional workflows. You get variety and convenience, but you’ll only get consistent satisfaction if you’re happy to work with alcohol-marker behaviour (fast drying, and the usual need to plan layering and paper choice).
Key features that matter in use
These alcohol-based markers are built to dry quickly, which is a real advantage when you’re colouring without wanting to wait around between layers. The ink is described as vibrant and “non-fuzzy”, and they’re intended for use on non-permeable paper. That’s an important detail: alcohol markers can bleed or feather on the wrong surfaces, so the set is best approached with suitable paper to hand.
The dual tips are the other practical win. The chisel tip is listed as 1–6mm and the fine tip is 1mm, which gives you a decent mix for both block colour and more controlled line work. Depending on your style, you may find you reach for the chisel for filling backgrounds and skin tones, then switch to the fine tip for sharper edges or smaller details.
A small quality-of-life feature is the included kickstand marker bag/case. The design is meant to prop the markers up at an angle so you can spot and grab the right colour quickly, which can reduce the “hunt through the bag” frustration when you’re in the middle of a drawing session.
What the free app is actually trying to do
The free app (AedagaColor) is designed around colour matching and colour planning. On its own, the concept is straightforward: use your phone camera or images to identify colours, then the app’s algorithms recommend colour codes that correspond to the alcohol markers. There are also features for doodle colouring and colour schemes, plus “e-colour cards” so you can find colours you need when you’re away from your desk.
A helpful way to think about it: if you often struggle with which marker to pick next (especially when working from references), the app can reduce guesswork. It won’t magically fix every limitation—lighting and camera colour perception can skew results—but it gives you a structured starting point.
Worth noting: the app experience may feel more or less useful depending on how comfortable you are with phone-based colour matching and how consistent your reference images are.
Tech specs (as listed by the product)
- Type: alcohol markers
- Format: dual tip (chisel and fine)
- Chisel tip size: 1–6mm
- Fine tip size: 1mm
- Ink behaviour: quick-drying, described as vibrant and non-fuzzy
- Suitable surface (as stated): non-permeable paper
- Colours in the set: 168 colours
- Included: 168 colours alcohol markers, free app (AedagaColor), kickstand marker bag/case, doodle card
Where these fit (and where they might fall short)
It’s a good fit if you want a large colour range in one go, you like the flexibility of two tip styles, and you’d genuinely use the app for colour schemes and matching by taking a picture. If you’re working on anime or manga-style colouring, having both broad fills and fine detail on the same marker set can make your process feel smoother.
It may not suit you if you’re very picky about paper behaviour or you already have a preferred marker ecosystem and workflow. Also, if you’re expecting a studio-grade, fully predictable pro system with no need to experiment, this can feel more like a mid-range, value-focused set. The app helps with selection, but the real-world results still depend on your paper and your layering technique.
Practical tips for getting better results quickly
Start by choosing non-permeable paper (since that’s explicitly where these pens are intended to be used). Then, treat the chisel tip as your “colouring workhorse” for larger areas and switch to the fine tip for crisp edges and smaller accents.
A simple example: when colouring a manga panel, you could lay down a base tone with the chisel tip, then go back once it’s dry and use the 1mm fine tip to sharpen outlines or add small highlights. If you’re using the app for matching, do a quick test swatch on your paper first—then you’ll know whether that selected colour code hits how you expect.
Final verdict
Is it worth it?
You should buy it if you’re looking for a big 168-colour alcohol marker set for anime/manga-style drawing and sketching, you want the convenience of chisel + fine tips, and you’re interested in using the free AedagaColor app for colour matching and schemes.
You may want to skip it if you mainly work on permeable paper, dislike phone-based colour matching, or you already have a marker setup where you don’t need extra colours and an app-driven selection system.
When it comes down to it, this set is more about practical variety and helpful guidance than being a specialised single-purpose tool. If that matches how you draw, it’s likely to be a sensible purchase, if not, you might find yourself wishing for a more tightly focused marker range.
Mini FAQ
What’s included in the pack?
The set includes 168 colours alcohol markers, the free AedagaColor app, a kickstand marker bag/case, and a doodle card.
Are these markers slow to dry?
No—on paper they’re alcohol-based and are described as quick-drying.
What paper should I use?
They’re stated to be used on non-permeable paper, so it’s worth sticking to that to reduce the risk of unwanted effects.
Do the markers have two tip types?
Yes. They’re described as dual tip alcohol markers with a chisel tip (1–6mm) and a fine tip (1mm).
How does the app help?
It supports colour recognition by taking pictures or using images, then recommends marker colour codes and offers colour schemes and e-colour cards.