What Makes a Micron

Rick Martin

Detail Decepticon!
This has probably been asked before but im at work and dont have time to go searching for my answer. Question is what makes a micron a micron besides the name?. Is it needle size destinction, interior parts or what.

Rick
 
Ok my evolution has a .15 headset and needle. Does that make it a micron. I would have to say no because it wasnt purchased that way, but ive been wrong before.

Rick
 
I have never worked with a H&S 0.15 set up but the smallest nozzle in a Iwata micron is 0.18 and in case of a micron it is not the size of nozzle but the way the air flows and the paint atomizes
 
I'm using this particular photo just as reference - as it is not a genuine Micron Head. The assembly, particularly the one marked .3 (bottom one) is the same as that of a micron, though.

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Going back to the good ol' days - it used to be that the head assemblies on the Micron were custom matched by hand, so that the parts were all aligned and matched. This may still be done to some extent, but I think machining tolerances have also been tightened to begin with. The air passages through the head are pretty much exclusive to the brush build, although there are more models and brands that are coming closer.

The overall tolerances and build quality go a long way to making a Micron feel like a custom tuned brush right out of the box. They tend to have softer triggers, and smoother operation overall.
 
It's the way it works. It works with a little amount of air and a little amount of paint with a little amount of effort.
 
Two words "Quality" and "Performance" For me the microns is umbeatable. I lusted after midnight mine for a looooong time before getting one. I was worried I had built it up in my mind, and would be disappointed - but I wasn't. Many knock offs copy the design, but its the quality of manufacturing and materials used for parts as well as design that make the atomisation second to none for me. A hair line can start to look thick compared to what it can do. I love the smoothness of the trigger, weight, balance everything. These qualities, and what people prefer vary from person to person, bit for me the brush feels like a natural extension to my arm.

I have always said that with experience the hp-cs .35 eclipse can almost match it for line work, and I stand by that. But the micron just does it so much easier and smoother. These two will always be my ideal pairing, they compliment each other perfectly. I love the eclipse for its all round ability, and the micron for its ability to produce minute detail almost effortlessly.

It is a lot of money, and I was bought mine as a gift, but I tell my family who bought it, it was worth every penny. I don't think I would have progressed to where I am without it, and I know there is a lot more I will be able to get from it in time. But I am a fangirl, so a little biased lol.
 
The "Micron" is a marketing name used by Olympos and subsequently Iwata. The thing that makes it a micron is the company that makes it. It is their premium line of airbrushes made to the best specification and intended for fine detail work.
 
Actually what i said. I would never put words in someone elses mouth.i grew up with respect and i respect everyones answers
 
I guess what im getting at is ive seen alot of everyones work and it seems that you all can do outstanding work no matter what airbrush your holding.
 
I guess what im getting at is ive seen alot of everyones work and it seems that you all can do outstanding work no matter what airbrush your holding.
Yup, that is a good observation. It is a bit the brush but most of it the operator. I reckon maybe 20 brush/80 operator. To be fair, a good brush reduces problems and is nicer to use, making life easier.
 
I guess what im getting at is ive seen alot of everyones work and it seems that you all can do outstanding work no matter what airbrush your holding.
Im a beginner with both brushes (CM-SB and H&S Evo, .18 and .15 respectively) and with airbrushing in general, with the same paint reduction, same psi ( +-5/10), I can achieve more fine and defined lines with the Evo, and less tipdry too, but I know its me, because I really like the evo in my hand, love that f.... brush.
I don't know why but the CM have the tendency to get inconsistent lines, i believe that i didn't get the hand of paint reduction with it yet.


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Go to your local stationary shop. Test a couple of their pens from cheap to expensive.
Which would you prefer to use for an extended time
Which one gives consistent ink flow
Which writing looks better
Which one would you pick to handwrite the wedding invitations for your daughters wedding.
A pen is a pen, right ?

I never understood all of the ooh's and aah's when someone posted up their newest purchase of a micron. They're a bit like luxury cars too, you understand what the fuss is about when you take one for a drive. Now I understand.
 
@JackEb got mad!!! :-(


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Me ? Mad ? Almost never! And certainly not with my last post

I was merely trying to point out that the difference between 'good' and 'awesome ' isn't always as obvious as you may think
 
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