10 Best Alcohol Markers For 2025
Here are the best alcohol markers for this year. Alcohol markers some of my favorite things to use for coloring and crafting because of their vibrant colors & smooth blending.
In this list, you’ll find the top alcohol based markers that you can use for your artwork and coloring.
If you are wondering about what is the best brand of alcohol markers is right now? This list will show my top alcohol marker brand choices, and the best alcohol markers on Amazon to help you choose.
My absolute favorite to color with right now are the Ohuhu and Copic with the brush tip and chisel tip. These are the markers that are mostly used to color the free printable coloring pages that you see on the YouTube channel.
I’ve tried pretty much all of the top brands over the years, I’ll keep this post updated when I find some cool new alcohol markers to try!
Let’s get into the list to help you find the best alcohol markers for coloring.
First a pro tip: Before you order, make sure to double check what kind of tip the markers have. Brush tips, chisel tips, or fine tips. Brush tips are great for blending and soft lines, while chisel tips are better for bold strokes and filling in larger areas.
Best alcohol marker Brands
1. Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
My top pick of the best alcohol marker brand. The Ohuhu alcohol markers come in almost every kind of colors you can imagine, giving you pretty much unlimited colors for your coloring and artwork.
The set I have is the 320 full color set to color the free printable coloring pages that you can download on this coloring blog.
2. Copic
Copic markers are one of my hands down my favorite, I use them almost every day. The colors blend like a dream, and I love how smooth they feel on the page. They’re a bit of a splurge, but once you try them, it’s hard to go back.
See this Copic alcohol marker review
3. Caliart Alcohol Markers
Caliart markers are a go to budget pick when you are coloring just for fun or testing new combos. They’ve got dual tips. One side for detail and one for filling in, and the colors are nice and bold. For the price, they’re great to have in your stash.
4. Shuttle Art
Shuttle Art alcohol markers are a solid choice if you’re looking for a budget friendly set with a wide range of colors. They have dual tips a broad chisel for filling in large areas and a fine point for details. So this is good for for detailing and shading in.
5. Arteza Alcohol Markers
Arteza markers are super popular, and you can totally see why. They’re one of the top sellers for a reason. The colors are bold, and the brush tip feels really smooth when you’re blending.
6. Spectrum noir Markers
The first time I used Spectrum Noir markers was about six years ago. I grabbed a pack from Winners. I didn’t know much about them back then, but they totally surprised me with how smooth and juicy they were. They’ve got a good range of colors, and I still like pulling them out when I want something a little different.
See how I used them on this poppy coloring page. Also, you can grab the free poppy printable if you want to try them out like I did.
7. Prismacolor
Prismacolor makes alcohol markers too, not just their famous colored pencils! If you’re new to them, you might not know that these markers blend really well and have rich colors. They’re a fun choice if you’re just getting into marker coloring and want something easy to use for those bold and easy coloring books.
8. Winsor & Newton Alcohol Markers
Winsor & Newton makes some really nice art supplies, and they actually have professional sets too. They have some of the best alcohol based markers. If you’re looking for something high end with great ink flow and colors that feel rich, these are good to check out.
9. Artistro
Artistro is another one of my absolute favorites! Their markers are great, and I also really love their acrylic markers, especially the metallics. They add such a fun shine to my pages, and they’re so smooth to use.
10. ArrtX Alcohol Markers
Arrtx alcohol markers have been popping up more and more lately. They have vibrant colors, smooth blending, and a comfortable grip that’s all at an affordable price point. So if you’re just starting out or looking to expand your collection, Arrtx markers are a great addition.
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If you want to see how some of these markers look on paper and get ideas for blending and layering, check out my YouTube channel. I share real-time coloring demos so you can see the results before you buy. It’s also a great place to pick up tips and tricks for coloring your pages.
