Good alternative to Copic markers

Since my Copic markers are simply told too expensive, the initial acquisition or already quite an investment is I bought the Alpha Twin markers.
With the quality of the pins I am very satisfied. You can not get into the copics, but for my needs (1 semester Storyboarding in study) they were entirely satisfactory.

When the ink in the pens went running out, I bought the Copic ink for refilling, plus the Copic replacement nibs.
One notices a difference, mainly because the points are a little harder and the color does not run. The Alpha-markers the transitions were from time to time something "frayed" and indistinct.

I was very satisfied with the purchase and would buy again at any time ... Therefore, a clear recommendation.

One star deduction however, there is still, as the ink just sometimes blurred and the tips are quickly very soft and therefore no clean lines are guaranteed. But through the refill products Copic the pins can be significantly upgraded.