The Royal & Langnickel Essentials Manga Drawing & Sketching Travel Set is built specifically for manga illustration rather than general drawing — the distinction matters. The set includes manga character templates and a learning guide alongside the drawing materials, making it genuinely useful for anyone starting out with the manga style rather than just a drawing kit with a different name on the box. The canvas satchel with adjustable strap means it travels properly, and the 9 × 12in manga artist pad is ready to use immediately.
The material selection is also manga-appropriate. The 10 double-tipped colour markers cover both fine and broad applications in a single pen; the 4 graphite pencils handle underdrawing and construction lines; the 2 fine tip markers are for inking outlines; the 8 colour pencils add tonal shading. Together this covers the standard manga illustration workflow from rough sketch through to finished, inked, and coloured artwork — all in a portable format designed to be carried rather than left on a desk.
At £29.99 against an RRP of £49.99 this is a strong gift at a significant saving.
- 10 Double Tipped Colour Markers
- 8 Colour Pencils
- 4 Graphite Pencils
- 2 Fine Tip Markers
- 2 Manga Character Templates
- 1 Sharpener
- 1 Eraser
- 1 Artist Pencil Wrap
- 1 Learning Guide
- 1 Manga Artist Pad — 228 × 305mm (9 × 12 in)
- 1 Canvas Satchel with Adjustable Strap
- 32 pieces total
- Brand: Royal & Langnickel | SKU: FA-102
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for a complete beginner to manga?
Yes — the learning guide and manga character templates are specifically designed to help beginners understand the manga illustration process, from character construction and proportions to typical manga visual conventions. The set provides a guided starting point rather than just materials and no direction.
What are the manga character templates for?
Manga character templates are stencil-like guides for drawing common manga character elements — head shapes, eye proportions, body proportions, and similar foundational forms that define the manga style. They allow beginners to produce recognisably manga-style work quickly while they are developing freehand ability.
What does double-tipped mean on the colour markers?
Each colour marker has two tips — typically a fine tip on one end for detail work and a broader tip on the other for filling larger areas. Having both on the same marker means one pen covers the full range of applications for that colour without switching between two separate markers.
Is the satchel big enough to add more supplies?
Yes — the manufacturer notes that the satchel has additional pockets and room beyond what the set itself occupies, making it a useful ongoing carry case for adding further materials as the artist develops their practice.
What is the RRP?
The manufacturer's recommended retail price is £49.99. We sell this set at £29.99.
