Permanent markers
Permanent markersGuides to permanent markers: specs, measurements, prices and which to choose. 7 Stationery Times guides, each with a direct answer and sourced specs.
Tombow MONO Twin: Two-Tip Oil Marker, 0.8 and 0.4 mm
Tombow MONO Twin explained: a double-ended oil-based dye marker with 0.8 and 0.4 mm lines for paper, metal, plastic, glass, leather and wood, 165 yen.
Zebra Hi-Mackee: Thick-and-Fine Permanent Marker
Zebra Hi-Mackee explained: a double-ended oil-based marker with 6.0 mm and 1.5 to 2.0 mm lines, water-resistant, the refillable Care version and price.
Zebra Mackee Care: Refillable Fine and Extra-Fine Marker
Zebra Mackee Care explained: a refillable oil-based marker with 1.0 to 1.3 mm and 0.5 mm lines, quick-drying, water-resistant, 9 g, YYTS5 cartridges, price.
Zebra Mackee Care Ultra Fine: 0.3 mm Permanent Marker
Zebra Mackee Care Ultra Fine explained: an oil-based marker with 0.7 mm and 0.3 mm lines, quick-drying and water-resistant, 12.1 × 140.7 mm, 9.4 g, with price.
Zebra Mackee Extra Thick: 8 to 17 mm Chisel Marker
Zebra Mackee Extra Thick explained: a huge oil-based marker with a chisel tip that draws 8.0 to 17.0 mm flat or 10.0 mm on the square edge, 63.2 g, price.
Zebra Mackee Knock: Capless Click Permanent Marker
Zebra Mackee Knock explained: a capless knock-action oil-based marker with a 1.0 to 1.3 mm line, quick-drying and water-resistant, 13 g, 198 yen.
Zebra Paper Mackee: Water-Based, No Show-Through
Zebra Paper Mackee explained: a water-based pigment marker that does not show through paper, 5.6 mm and 1.4 to 1.7 mm ends, water-resistant when dry.