Alcohol based ink
* The colors start with “F” (it stands for fluorescent): If the last digit is 1, the ink contains the pigments. If the last digit is 2, the ink contains dyestuff

Various Ink refills are part of what make the Copic system special. All 358 marker colors have a matching bottle of ink

How to refill ink

* Uncap both ends of the marker (Sketch, Classic and Ciao).
* Hold the marker at an angle and drip ink onto the broad nib, one drop at a time, checking fullness every few drops.
* Dab any excess ink with tissue and cleasn any spills with rubbing alcohol.

Marker type

The number of times that the bottle can refill

Sketch - Applox.13 times

Ciao - Applox.17 times

Classic - Applox.10 times

Wide - Applox.7 times

Sketch - Applox.1.8ml

Rough indication amount per refill

Sketch - Applox.1.8ml

Ciao - Applox.1.4ml

Classic - Applox.2.5ml

Wide - Applox.3.5ml

Refill amount for Copic Original (empty marker)

Sketch - Applox.3ml

Ciao - /

Classic - Applox.4ml

Wide - Applox.6ml

* Copic Wide: Hold Copic Wide at a 45 angle, then drip Various Ink onto the nib, resting the ink nozzle in provided notch. Holds up to 5ml.

 CAUTION

* Various Ink is alcohol based and combustible. Keep the product away from high temperatures or direct sunlight.

* Checking fullness everytime you add the ink.