ENMY Acrylic Markers

Having now coloured plenty more pages with acrylic markers, I've started to get a much better feel for what separates a decent marker from a really good one. That made me particularly interested to see how the ENMY Professional Acrylic Markers compared. These ENMY Professional Acrylic Markers were kindly sent to me by ENMY UK to review, but as always, everything below is based on my own experience using them on real colour by number pages.

I've spent the last few weeks putting the 36-colour set through its paces, and I have to say, they've genuinely impressed me.

Small set, clever colour selection

If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll know I'm usually an advocate for buying as many colours as your budget allows. Colour by number books can require a surprising number of shades, so having more colours generally means less compromise. That's why I was a little sceptical when I opened a set containing just 36 markers. Thankfully, ENMY have done a really good job choosing those colours. The range feels well thought out, with plenty of usable shades rather than lots of colours that are almost identical. I was genuinely surprised by how easily I could complete an entire page without feeling like I was constantly missing colours.

Would I still choose a larger set if I was buying for myself? Absolutely. But considering the size of this set, the variety is much better than I expected.

Coverage and ink flow

This is where these markers really stand out. Compared to my Nicety Acrylic Markers, the ink flow is noticeably more consistent. The paint starts flowing quickly, coverage is more even, and I found myself spending less time going back over areas to even everything out.

Darker colours usually covered perfectly with a single coat, while many of the lighter colours only needed two coats. That's an improvement over my previous markers, where some lighter shades often needed several passes before looking solid.

Mistakes are also easy enough to correct once the paint has dried, with lighter colours doing a respectable job of covering darker mistakes.

Comfortable for longer colouring sessions

One thing I noticed almost immediately was how comfortable these pens are to hold. The barrel feels slightly nicer in the hand than some of the budget options I've used, and after longer colouring sessions they remained comfortable without feeling bulky or awkward.

The nibs also deserve a mention. They feel well made, hold their shape nicely and give good control when working on smaller sections, which is especially important in detailed colour by number books.

My only real criticism

There is one small feature I'd love to see improved. Unlike some markers, there's nowhere to securely place the lid while you're using the pen. It's hardly a deal breaker, but I did find myself putting lids down beside me and occasionally wondering where I'd left them. A simple taper or design that allowed the cap to sit securely on the end of the pen would make an already excellent product even better.

The other consideration is price. You're paying more per marker than many budget brands, especially when comparing smaller sets. However, the improved build quality, smoother ink flow and better overall performance do go some way towards justifying that extra cost.

ENMY Professional Acrylic Markers Review Breakdown