--- title: "Sakura Pigma Micron PN: Plastic-Nib Archival Pen" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sakura-pigma-micron-pn/" description: "Sakura Pigma Micron PN explained: the plastic nib for everyday writing, its 0.4–0.5 mm line, 8 archival Pigma ink colors, size and how it differs from a Micron." category: "Pens" type: "Fineliner" published: 2026-10-23 updated: 2026-10-24 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 8 products: - name: "Sakura Pigma Micron PN (plastic nib)" brand: "Sakura" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Plastic barrel and cap, polyacetal plastic nib, archival Pigma pigment ink (Sakura, via Jenni Bick)" price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Sakura Color Products Corporation (Osaka); sold in the US by Sakura of America" model: "Pigma Micron PN (black: XSDK-PN-49)" mpn: "XSDKPN49" gtin: "084511307216" --- # Sakura Pigma Micron PN: Plastic-Nib Archival Pen > The Sakura Pigma Micron PN is a Micron with a durable plastic nib (PN) for everyday writing instead of drawing. Sakura says it writes a 0.4 to 0.5 mm line depending on pressure, in eight archival, waterproof Pigma ink colors, and suits left-handed writers. Amazon lists it at 5.35 in (136 mm) and 9.1 g. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sakura-pigma-micron-pn/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-23 - Updated: 2026-10-24 ![Sakura Pigma Micron PN drawn to scale at 136 mm, capped and uncapped, with a close-up of the plastic nib](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/sakura-pigma-micron-pn-16x9.png) *The Micron PN, 136 mm capped per Amazon (drawn at 1 mm = 5 px).* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sakura Pigma Micron PN (plastic nib) | Sakura (by Sakura Color Products Corporation (Osaka); sold in the US by Sakura of America) | Japan | Not stated | Plastic barrel and cap, polyacetal plastic nib, archival Pigma pigment ink (Sakura, via Jenni Bick) | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Sakura Pigma Micron PN (plastic nib)): Not stated. Galaxus (Switzerland) lists both China and Japan for a Pigma Micron PN, so we can't give one origin; Sakura's pages and the Amazon US listing we read on October 23, 2026 don't state it. Check the pen. Source: https://www.galaxus.ch/en/s12/product/sakura-fineliner-pigma-micron-pn-lila-1x-pens-32000181 ### Sakura Pigma Micron PN (plastic nib) colors - Ink colors (8 standard, 0 special edition): Black; Red; Blue Black; Blue; Sepia; Rose; Burgundy; Purple. - Per Royal Talens (Sakura) (https://www.royaltalens.com/products/sakura-pigma-micron-pn), checked 2026-10-24. Royal Talens, Sakura's European company, lists the 8 PN colors with Sakura color numbers and hex codes; the tints are those hex codes. Sakura of America's Pigma brochure lists the same 8 (XSDK-PN) and calls No. 21 Rose, where Royal Talens says Pink. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - PN stands for plastic nib: a polyacetal nib that Sakura says writes skip-free at any speed and angle, for 1 line size. - One size only: a 0.4 mm fine to 0.5 mm medium line, set by how hard you press. - It comes in eight Pigma colors: black, red, blue-black, blue, sepia, rose, burgundy and purple. - Amazon lists the black PN (XSDK-PN-49, UPC 084511307216) at 5.35 × 0.55 in (136 × 14 mm) and 9.1 g. - Pigma ink, which Sakura developed in 1982, is archival: waterproof, chemical- and fade-resistant, bleed-free and pH neutral. ## What is the Sakura Pigma Micron PN? **It's a Pigma Micron made for writing: the same archival Pigma ink in a pen with a durable plastic nib, which is what PN stands for.** Sakura says Micron users asked for a nib suited to everyday, multi-purpose writing. The classic [Sakura Pigma Micron](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sakura-pigma-micron/) uses fine fiber tips in sizes from 003 to 12 and is mainly a drawing pen. The PN comes in one writing size and a sturdier nib that is harder to crush. ## Sakura Pigma Micron PN specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | Sakura Color Products (Osaka, Japan) | | Nib | Plastic (polyacetal), one size | | Line | 0.4 mm fine to 0.5 mm medium, by pressure (Sakura) | | Ink | Pigma archival pigment ink: waterproof, fade-resistant, pH neutral | | Colors | 8 | | Size | 5.35 × 0.55 in, 136 × 14 mm (Amazon) | | Weight | 9.1 g (Amazon) | | Black item number | XSDK-PN-49 (UPC 084511307216) | | Price band | $ (under $5 per pen) | | Made in | Not stated (one retailer: China and Japan) | Sakura's Japanese site doesn't list the PN, which is sold mainly in the US and Europe, so the nib and ink details come from Sakura's product text as retailers print it. The size and weight come from Amazon's listing for the black pen. ![Pigma Micron PN line width of 0.4 to 0.5 mm to scale beside the Micron's fiber-tip sizes 005, 01, 03, 05 and 08, from 0.20 to 0.50 mm](https://stationerytimes.com/images/sakura-pigma-micron-pn-vs-micron.svg) *The PN's 0.4–0.5 mm line spans the Micron 04 to 08 sizes and changes with pressure.* ## How is the Micron PN different from a regular Micron? **The PN has one plastic writing nib whose line changes with pressure; the Micron has fixed-size fiber tips for drawing.** | | Micron PN | Pigma Micron | |---|---|---| | Tip | Plastic (polyacetal) nib | Fiber tip in a metal sleeve | | Sizes | One: 0.4–0.5 mm by pressure | 003 to 12 (0.15 to 0.70 mm lines) | | Best for | Writing, journaling, note-taking | Drawing, inking, fine detail | | Ink | Pigma archival pigment | Pigma archival pigment | | Price band | $ | $ | Sakura calls the plastic nib durable and skip-free, which is the point of the PN if you write with a firm hand. ## Is the Micron PN good for left-handed writers? **Sakura says the nib keeps ink flowing for right- or left-handed writers and at an angle, and Amazon's listing calls it ideal for left-handed use.** Pigment ink dries quickly, which helps when your hand drags across the line. We haven't run our own smear test yet. Our [best pens for left-handed writers](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-pens-for-left-handed-writers/) roundup compares other quick-drying options. ## What colors does the Micron PN come in? **Eight Pigma colors: black, red, blue-black, blue, sepia, rose, burgundy and purple.** Sakura sells the full set of 8, a set of 6 without sepia and burgundy, and singles. All eight use the same archival pigment ink, so color choice doesn't change how the pen behaves. ## Is the Micron PN waterproof and archival? **Yes: Sakura describes Pigma ink as archival quality, waterproof, chemical- and fade-resistant, bleed-free and pH neutral.** That makes it safe for notes over which you'll later paint or highlight. Sakura developed Pigma, the first water-based pigment marker, in 1982, according to its Japanese site. Royal Talens, Sakura's European company, adds that the long tip gives control with rulers and templates. ## What is the Micron PN good for? **Everyday writing where you want archival ink: journals, planners, Bible notes, labels and letters.** It is a common pick in our [best pens for Bible journaling](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-pens-for-bible-journaling/) roundup. For fine line art, a fiber-tip Micron or a [STAEDTLER pigment liner 308](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/staedtler-pigment-liner-308/) gives you smaller fixed sizes. ## Where is the Sakura Pigma Micron PN made? **Sakura doesn't say on the pages we read, and Swiss retailer Galaxus lists both China and Japan.** Sakura Color Products is based in Osaka, Japan. Check the pen or its pack if origin matters to you. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does PN mean on a Pigma Micron? Plastic nib. Sakura made the PN as a Micron for everyday, multi-purpose writing, with a durable polyacetal nib instead of the fine fiber tips of the drawing Microns. ### What size is the Micron PN tip? There's one size. Sakura says it writes from a 0.4 mm fine line to a 0.5 mm medium line, depending on your writing pressure. ### Does the Micron PN smear for lefties? Sakura says the nib keeps ink flowing for right- or left-handed users and at an angle, and Amazon's listing calls it ideal for left-handed use. The pigment ink dries quickly; we haven't tested smearing ourselves. ### Is the Micron PN waterproof? Yes, once dry. Sakura describes Pigma ink as archival quality, waterproof, chemical- and fade-resistant, bleed-free, quick-drying and pH neutral. ### How many colors of Micron PN are there? Eight: black, red, blue-black, blue, sepia, rose, burgundy and purple. Sakura sells them in a set of 8, a set of 6 and singles. ### Can you use a Micron PN with a ruler? Yes. Royal Talens, Sakura's European company, says its long tip gives control with rulers and templates, and a plastic nib is harder to damage than a fiber tip. ### Is the Sakura Pigma Micron PN made in Japan? Sakura doesn't say on the pages we read, and a Swiss retailer lists both China and Japan, so check the pen. Sakura is a Japanese company based in Osaka. ## Sources - [Jenni Bick: Pigma Micron PN 8 Pack (Sakura's product text: Plastic Nib (PN) for everyday writing, 0.4 to 0.5 mm by pressure, polyacetal nib, right or left handed, eight colors, archival pH-neutral ink; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.jennibick.com/products/pigma-micron-pn-8-pack) - [Royal Talens (Sakura group, Europe): Sakura Pigma Micron PN, Black #49 (article XSDKPN49, barcode 0084511307216, fade resistant / archival quality, waterproof pigment ink, long tip for rulers and templates)](https://www.royaltalens.com/en/catalog/sakura-pigma-micron-pn/pigma-micron-pn-red/) - [Amazon US: SAKURA Pigma Micron PN Pen, 0.4–0.5 mm, Black (XSDK-PN-49; UPC 084511307216; 5.35 × 0.55 × 0.55 in; 9.1 g; 770 ratings on October 23, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU659EE) - [Sakura Color Products (Japan): ピグマ Pigma, the first water-based pigment marker (1982)](https://www.craypas.com/products/regular/pigma/) - [Galaxus: Sakura Pigma Micron PN (country of origin China and Japan)](https://www.galaxus.ch/en/s12/product/sakura-fineliner-pigma-micron-pn-lila-1x-pens-32000181) - [Nasco Education: Pigma Micron PN pens, set of 8](https://www.nascoeducation.com/pigma-micron-pn-pens-set-of-8-9740835.html) - [Royal Talens: Sakura Pigma Micron PN (8 colors with Sakura color numbers and hex codes)](https://www.royaltalens.com/products/sakura-pigma-micron-pn) - [Sakura of America: Pigma product brochure (Micron PN stock list: 8 colors)](https://www.sakuraofamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pigma-small.pdf)