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MUJI Compact Line Marker: 11 cm Cap-Type Highlighter

Compiled from 3 sources; we haven't tested this product ourselves yet. How we research

Quick answer

The MUJI Compact Line Marker is a short capped highlighter with a clip, made to go with A7 notebooks. MUJI USA lists it at 11 cm (4.3 in) with quick-drying water-based ink and a polycarbonate body, sells it in muted colors, and gives China as the origin.

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MUJI Compact Line Marker capped, drawn to scale at 11 cm with a clip
The capped marker at MUJI USA's listed 11 cm (1 mm = 7.95 px). Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Product facts

Product
MUJI Compact Line Marker, cap type
Brand
MUJI
Brand origin
Japan
Made in
China*
Material
Polycarbonate body; aqueous ink (per MUJI USA)
Good for
Price range
$under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
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Notes on these facts
  • Made by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.. Made in China: MUJI USA's product details give "Country/Region of Origin: China" for the Olive Green marker. Source. Price: example listing.
  • How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
  • Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.

Key takeaways

  • MUJI USA lists the marker at 4.3 in (11 cm) long, with a clip and a polycarbonate body.
  • MUJI calls it a compact version of its best-selling highlighters and says it is the perfect size for an A7 notebook.
  • The ink is aqueous (water-based) and quick-drying, and MUJI says it suits left- and right-handed writers.
  • We found six muted colors: smoky mustard, olive green, lilac, sakura pink, apricot and grayish cyan.
  • MUJI USA gives China as the origin, and each marker is in our $ band (under $5).

What is the MUJI Compact Line Marker?

It’s a short, capped highlighter with a clip, sized to match MUJI’s A7 notebooks. MUJI USA calls it a compact version of its best-selling highlighters, cute, portable and available in several colors. MUJI is the brand of Ryohin Keikaku, the Japanese retailer.

The ink is water-based and, per MUJI USA, quick-drying.

MUJI compact line marker specs

Spec Value
Maker MUJI (Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.), Japan
Type Capped highlighter with clip
Length 4.3 in (11 cm)
Ink Aqueous (water-based)
Body Polycarbonate
Tip Not stated
Colors found Smoky mustard, olive green, lilac, sakura pink, apricot, grayish cyan
Barcode (olive green) 4550583693527
Made in China (MUJI USA)

MUJI USA gives no weight, barrel width or tip width, so the barrel in our drawing is drawn by eye.

Who is the MUJI compact line marker for?

It suits people who annotate in a small notebook and want a highlighter that fits the same pocket.

  • Everyday carry: it is 110 mm (4.3 in) long, and MUJI USA says the clip fits a pocket, lanyard or closed notebook.
  • Left-handed writers: MUJI USA calls the quick-drying water-based ink suitable for left- and right-handed writers.

Skip it if you need to know the tip width: MUJI USA doesn’t give it.

The 11 cm MUJI compact line marker standing beside an A7 notebook 10.5 cm tall, to scale
The marker is half a centimetre taller than the 10.5 cm A7 notebook it is made for (1 mm = 2.4 px). Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Which colors does it come in?

MUJI sells muted colors rather than neon: smoky mustard, olive green, lilac, sakura pink, apricot and grayish cyan. We found these six in MUJI USA’s listings, each with its own product page, at the same price. We don’t publish swatches because MUJI USA gives no ink tints we could state honestly.

How does it compare with other Japanese highlighters?

It is smaller and shorter than a standard highlighter, and its colors are softer. Our best Japanese highlighters roundup and the highlighters that don’t bleed list cover other makers. Zebra Mildliner is the best-known muted-color range.

What do the care notes say?

MUJI USA says to keep the marker away from high temperatures and away from children, because it contains small parts. The same note appears on the compact gel and fountain pens. It’s the standard note for the compact range.

MUJI also sells full-size highlighters, including a Highlighter in six colors, a Retractable Highlighter in five and a Clear Tip Double Ended Highlighter in five, all around US$2 to US$3. We haven’t read their pages.

How does it pair with MUJI’s compact pens?

It’s the same 11 cm length as the compact gel pen and the compact fountain pen. The three share the A7 Compact Notebook as their intended partner.

Where is it made, and what does it cost?

In China: MUJI USA gives China as the country or region of origin. Each marker is in our $ band, under $5. MUJI USA sells it as Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges; we read the page on November 1, 2026, and prices change.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the MUJI compact line marker?

MUJI USA lists 4.3 in (11 cm), the same length as the compact gel pen.

What colors does the MUJI compact line marker come in?

We found smoky mustard, olive green, lilac, sakura pink, apricot and grayish cyan in MUJI USA's listings; check the collection for newer colors.

Does the MUJI compact highlighter bleed through paper?

MUJI USA makes no bleed-through claim for this marker; it says only that the water-based ink is quick-drying. We haven't tested it.

Does the MUJI compact marker have a chisel tip?

MUJI USA's listing for this marker gives no tip shape or width, so we can't say.

Is the MUJI compact line marker made in Japan?

No. MUJI USA lists China as the country or region of origin.

Is the MUJI compact marker refillable?

MUJI USA's listing doesn't mention refills.

Can I return a MUJI marker bought online?

MUJI USA marks it Final Sale, with no refunds or exchanges, on its product page as we read it.

Sources (3)

  1. MUJI USA: Compact Line Marker Cap Type - Olive Green (length 4.3 in / 11 cm; aqueous ink; polycarbonate; China; read in full November 1, 2026)
  2. MUJI USA: Compact Line Marker Cap Type - Apricot (listing seen in the stationery collection)
  3. MUJI USA stationery collection (product list, read November 1, 2026)

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