What is a marker pen?
A tip consisting of pore, felt fibers and an ink reservoir in a container that has a core of an absorbent material carrying the ink is what a marker pen. There is a liquid solution in the ink of a marker pen that keeps it from drying.
Toluene and xylene were only solvents used in the maker pens up to the early 1990s but these elements are harmful and have a strong odor. Therefore, the ink is made of alcohol these days. In various parts of the world, the marker pen is known by different names like sketch pen, felt tip pen, sharpie and so on.
What is the function of the marker pen?
With time every industry has gone through technological advancements and no industry has been left behind. Gone are the days when the usage of marker pens was limited to only making lines and marking text. The marker pens available in the market today have various functions for various people.
- Writing on board
This is not only limited to schools and colleges but is used in offices and various industries too. The marker pens with erasable ink are the favorite pens for meeting and brainstorming sessions in offices, the teachers prefer these to make quick notes while conducting a discussion with students, various industries use them to make notes of daily targets etc.
- Writing on paper
There are various marker pens available in the market that can be used on paper for various reasons. Nowadays, you have marker pens that are designed to be used for calligraphy, graffiti making and sketching purposes. These can be used by children and adults as well. They can be used to mark important points or text in book or office files. The best part about these markers is that the ink does not spoil the paper even if you use it multiple times on the same spot.
- Writing on difficult surfaces
These marker pens are specially designed for various industries because there are times and various surfaces that the workers need to write or mark something. These marker pens work on wet, rusty, oily, rough and other surfaces ensuring that the work is not halted and the next person or the department can take over and finish their job accurately as well.
What are the types of marker pens?
There are many variations available in marker pens which have been listed below:
- Permanent marker pens
As the name suggests, these markers are used by many people across the world as they are water and rubbing resistant. These markers are used for writing on various surfaces like glass, wood, stone, plastic etc. some plastic surfaces are not permanent marker friendly. The reason why these markers are called permanent is because once you write or draw with the marker pen it will last very long even after a couple of years. You can use acetone to vigorously scrub the surface to remove the ink.
- Highlighters
These are available in fancy neon colors and used for marking any text that is deemed important and needs to be kept in mind. These are mostly used by students to mark important points in books to remember. The ink is transparent which does not hide the text instead it keeps the text very much readable to serve the purpose.
- White board marker pens
These marker pens are not permanent and can be erased easily from any surface. The ink in these pens is of a matte finish and it dries quickly too. The white board markers are also known as wet wipe markers and these markers are mostly used in schools, colleges, offices and even at home where you can write something and later erase it with a damp cloth, wet wipe, tissue paper or even your hands. These markers do not contain toxic or harmful chemicals.
- Election marker pen
The function of this marker pen is very simple. It is used to make marks on the finger of the people who come to cast their votes at the voting booths. These are also used to mark people who are vaccinated as the ink stays for at least a week on the skin.
- Security marker pen
This marker pen is also known as invisible ink marker pen because the ink is not visible to the naked eye and can only be seen under ultraviolet light. This helps in identifying any valuable items that are marked by this marker pen in case of theft or in case of identifying whether the item is genuine.
Some commonly asked questions about marker pens
What are different tip shapes?
Extra fine tip: These are used for making thin, fine and crisp lines or marking
Fine tip: These are used for writing on paper, underlining any text or even on white boards.
Broad tip: These are used to cover a large area at once which saves a lot of time
Jumbo tip: These are bigger than broad tip markers and are used in paintings and marking areas that need extra attention
Bullet tip: Used for writing or coloring
Chisel tip: These are used for making thick and thin lines as the tips are shaped in slant and it also highlights texts.
Brush tip: These are used in place of paint brushes and also used for calligraphy.
What is water based marker pen and what is alcohol based marker pen?
Water based marker pens: The ink of these marker pens are non-chemical based and mixed with water. It also does not have a strong smell because no chemicals are used in the ink. With no chemicals in the ink, the ink takes time to dry. Water based marker pens are usually used for calligraphy, for water color paintings and for best results use 300 gsm papers otherwise your paper might get damaged by the use of water based marker pens.
Alcohol based marker pens: The ink in these marker pens have chemicals or alcohol mixed in it and as a result have a very strong odor. Because of the alcohol content these markers are mostly permanent markers and the ink dries very quickly as soon as you write or draw something. These are best for sketching to create depth.
What is the light fastness of the marker pens?
light fastness is basically the property of a marker to resist the light and how soon or slow does it fade away when exposed to UV rays or any other form of light. Marker pens, designed especially for industrial use does not fade away easily because these markers are used on various surfaces that might be exposed to light and UV rays. These markers are also used in construction projects to mark various places and spots. The regular marker pens are not light resistant hence you will find fluorescent colors fading away over time.
Are marker pens cost effective?
There are various manufacturers in the market that offer bulk purchase options, which make purchasing in these markers very much cost effective. If you need markers every day or day-to-day use like in school, colleges, universities, offices, industries, project sites, Opting for bulk is a smart move. Various brands price their products depending on the quality and uniqueness of the marker pens; however they are still available within the budget of the users.
Introducing Bestationery
If you are looking for a company that is dedicated to creating and designing unique marker pens based on your requirements, look no further because Bestationery is the brand for you. We are based in the province of Guangdong, China and have been manufacturing and exporting the finest quality marker pens to UK, Russia, European and South American Countries for many years now.
Let’s have a quick look at the products offered by us:
- Art marker
These marker pens are designed for students and professionals that are from the field of fashion, art, decorations etc. these markers assist in creating some beautiful artworks. There are available in variant beautiful colors to provide the finesse to your artwork. There is a huge collection of Art markers from Bestationery available from chiseled tip to broad tip.
- Brush Marker
These marker pens have tips like a paint brush and the outcome of the ink is equivalent to watercolors. The tip is flexible and soft that makes it easier to maneuver in whatever way you want. With these marker pens, you do not need separate colors, brush and water bowl, as they are all-in-one, saving you cost and space
- Paint pen
These marker pens from Bestationery can be used on any surface like plastic, glass, cloth etc. and allows you to create art anywhere and everywhere. You can also use these pens to write something alongside painting or drawing. These are also good for office- use where you need to make special notes like a reminder or to-do list etc.
- Metallic marker
These marker pens have inks that give the finesse of metallic look like silver, golden. bronze, copper, rose gold etc.; these are great for writing, doodling, and art, craft and so on. These marker pens provide a beautiful texture, that looks glittery and smooth at the same time. Moreover, It looks great on both light and dark surfaces.
- Fine liner
These pens are available in various tip sizes to create artwork, make crisp and fine lines, to write or underline something important. The nib is made from Japanese copper which provides high quality outcomes.
- Highlighter
Chisel shaped nib, can be used to for highlighting text from the chiseled end or under line text from the thin end. Available in beautiful fluorescent colors, it does not destroy your paper even you make multiple markings on the same page.
- Office marker
At Beststationery, we provide dry erase and permanent markers in office markers. The dry erase can be used on white boards or any surface that can be erased easily. The permanent marker can be used for areas where you do not want the ink to be rubbed off for a longer period of time.
Conclusion
At Bestationery, all the products we offer, except for permanent markers, are alcohol free, toxic free making it safe for even children. It does not have a strong odor which will never irritate you as soon you open the cap of the marker. At Bestationery, we also provide you with an option to place bulk orders along with customizing your logo and giving you the choice to choose your set of colors as well. For more information, you can visit our website.