Sakura Pigma Micron Pen, Black, 0.15mm, 003

Get precise, permanent lines with the Sakura Pigma Micron Pen in Black, size 003 (0.15mm), a favourite fineliner among artists and illustrators.

• Fine tip size 003, approximately 0.15mm line width
• Acid-free, archival quality pigment ink
• Waterproof and fade-resistant, so lines hold up over time
• Consistent, skip-free flow for detailed line art and lettering
• Popular choice for manga, illustration, journaling and scrapbooking
• From Sakura, a well-known Japanese art materials brand

The 003 tip is fine enough for delicate crosshatching, tiny lettering and detailed linework, while the pigment ink stays sharp and true to colour long after it dries. Because the ink is waterproof, you can safely add watercolour or other washes over your inked lines without smudging or bleeding, which is why it is a common pick for pen-and-wash illustration.

The acid-free, pH-neutral ink also makes this pen a practical choice for archival work such as labelling, cataloguing and conservation projects, where a mark needs to stay stable on the page for years. The fine, consistent line width helps keep repeated details, like hatching or small text, looking even across a whole page.

Keep one in your kit for sketchbooks, technical drawing, comic and manga work, or everyday journaling where a fine, reliable line matters, and pair it with bolder Pigma Micron sizes for outlining and shading in the same piece. The slim barrel and steady flow also make it comfortable to use for long stretches of detailed inking without the tip drying out between strokes, even during a long sketching or comic-inking session.