--- title: "Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Markers: Tips & Sets" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/prismacolor-premier-double-ended-markers/" description: "Prismacolor Premier double-ended art markers explained: chisel and fine tips on one ink supply, 12- and 72-color sets, PM numbers, paper and price band." category: "Pens" type: "Marker" published: 2026-10-23 updated: 2026-10-23 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 7 products: - name: "Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers (chisel and fine)" brand: "Prismacolor" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "United States or Mexico (varies by listing)" material: "Round plastic barrel and caps, chisel and fine bullet tips, dye-based alcohol ink (Blick, Amazon)" price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Newell Brands (Prismacolor brand)" model: "Premier Double-Ended Art Marker (12-color Primary set: 3620)" mpn: "3620" gtin: "00070735036209" --- # Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Markers: Tips & Sets > Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers are US alcohol markers with a chisel tip at one end and a fine bullet tip at the other, both fed from one ink reservoir. Blick sells them in 12-color theme sets and two 72-color sets plus a few singles, and a single marker sits in our $ band, under $5. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/prismacolor-premier-double-ended-markers/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-23 - Updated: 2026-10-23 ![Prismacolor Premier double-ended marker drawn in proportion with both caps off, showing its chisel and fine tips](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/prismacolor-premier-double-ended-markers-16x9.png) *One marker, two tips on one ink supply. Drawn in proportion; the violet is a representative tint.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers (chisel and fine) | Prismacolor (by Newell Brands (Prismacolor brand)) | United States | United States or Mexico (varies by listing) | Round plastic barrel and caps, chisel and fine bullet tips, dye-based alcohol ink (Blick, Amazon) | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers (chisel and fine)): United States or Mexico (varies by listing). OnTime Supplies lists the United States as country of origin for the 12-color Primary set (3620HT, GTIN 00070735036209); OfficeCrave's listing gives Mexico. Prismacolor's own site blocked our reader, so check the pack. Source: https://www.ontimesupplies.com/san3620ht-premier-fine-art-markers-fine-marker-point-chisel-marker-point-style-primary-alcohol-based-ink-12-box.html ## Key takeaways - Each marker has a broad chisel tip and a fine bullet tip that share one dye-based alcohol ink supply, so both ends match. - Blick lists six 12-color sets (such as Cool Grays and Primary) and two 72-color sets, A and B, about 144 colors between them. - Amazon's listing for the PM98 Black single (item 3510) gives 6.25 × 0.63 in (159 × 16 mm) and 18 g. - The 12-color Primary set (item 3620) had 4,509 Amazon US ratings on October 23, 2026. - Office-supply distributors list the United States as country of origin for the 3620 set; one lists Mexico. ## What are Prismacolor Premier double-ended markers? **They are Prismacolor's alcohol art markers: one barrel with a broad chisel tip at one end and a fine bullet tip at the other.** Blick says both tips draw from one shared ink reservoir, so the two ends always match. Prismacolor is a US art brand owned by Newell Brands, best known for its [Premier colored pencils](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/). The markers are an art-store staple: the 12-color Primary set alone had 4,509 Amazon US ratings when we checked on October 23, 2026. ## Prismacolor Premier marker specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Brand | Prismacolor (Newell Brands, US) | | Tips | Broad chisel + fine bullet, one per end | | Ink | Dye-based alcohol ink, one shared reservoir (Blick) | | Size | 6.25 × 0.63 in, 159 × 16 mm (Amazon, PM98 single) | | Weight | 18.14 g (Amazon, PM98 single) | | Color numbers | PM codes, such as PM98 Black and PM121 Colorless Blender | | Sets | Six 12-color sets; 72-color Sets A and B (Blick) | | Refill ink | None found | | Price band | $ (under $5 per marker) | | Made in | United States or Mexico (distributor listings) | Prismacolor's own product page blocked our reader, so the table relies on Blick and Amazon. The size comes from one Amazon listing and may include a little packaging. ![Prismacolor Premier marker tips: the chisel laying broad and narrow strokes and the fine bullet drawing a thin line, plus the six 12-color set themes](https://stationerytimes.com/images/prismacolor-premier-double-ended-markers-tips.svg) *What each tip does, and the six 12-color set themes Blick lists.* ## How do the two tips work? **Hold the chisel flat for a broad fill, turn it on its edge for a narrower line, and use the fine bullet for outlines and detail.** Blick says the chisel gives bold strokes and the fine point adds precise detail. Because one reservoir feeds both tips, Blick says the color matches at both ends. Distributor copy adds that you can vary the width by pressure and by twisting the barrel. ## Which Prismacolor marker set should you buy? **Start with a 12-color theme set that matches what you draw, then move to a 72-color set.** Blick lists six 12-color themes: Cool Grays, Hyper Brights, Manga, Mid Tones, Pastel and Primary/Secondary. | Set | What's in it (Blick) | |---|---| | Cool Grays, 12 | Three PM98 Black and Cool Gray 10% to 90% | | Primary/Secondary, 12 | Canary Yellow, Crimson Red, Ultramarine and nine more | | Manga, 12 | French Grey 20%, Eggshell, Brick Beige, Ballet Pink and eight more | | Set A, 72 | Brights, earth tones, grays and metallic silver and gold | | Set B, 72 | Muted colors, warm and French grays, the Colorless Blender | The color lists Blick gives for Sets A and B share no color, so together they cover 144 markers. Open-stock singles at Blick are down to PM98 Black and PM121 Colorless Blender. ## Can you refill Prismacolor markers? **Not as far as we found: the listings we read show no refill ink for the Premier markers.** That is the main difference from a [Copic Ciao](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/copic-ciao/) or an [Ohuhu Honolulu](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/ohuhu-honolulu/), which both sell refills. Keep caps clicked shut, because alcohol ink evaporates. Store double-ended markers lying flat so both tips stay wet. ## How do they compare with Copic and Ohuhu? **Prismacolor gives you a fine bullet for outlines; Copic and Ohuhu give you a brush.** | | Prismacolor Premier | Copic Ciao | Ohuhu Honolulu | |---|---|---|---| | Tips | Chisel + fine bullet | Brush + chisel | Brush + chisel | | Refillable | No refills found | Yes, Copic Ink | Yes, 16 ml bottles | | Price band | $ | $ | $ | For lettering and technical outlines the fine tip is handy; for soft blends, a brush nib is easier. Our [best alcohol markers](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-alcohol-markers/) roundup compares all five picks. ## What paper works with Prismacolor markers? **Use bleedproof marker paper, such as the [Canson XL Marker pad](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/canson-xl-marker-pad/), or slip a scrap sheet underneath.** Alcohol ink soaks through ordinary paper and can mark the page below. On thin Bible paper they will show through, so choose a pigment fineliner or a gel highlighter there instead. ## Where are Prismacolor markers made? **Distributors mostly list the United States, though one lists Mexico.** OnTime Supplies gives the United States for the 12-color Primary set (3620HT), and OfficeCrave gives Mexico for the same item. Prismacolor's own site blocked our reader, so we couldn't confirm it there. Check the pack. ## Frequently asked questions ### Are Prismacolor markers alcohol-based? Yes. Blick and Prismacolor's Amazon listings describe a dye-based alcohol ink, so they blend like other alcohol markers and bleed through ordinary paper. ### Can you refill Prismacolor Premier markers? Prismacolor doesn't sell refill ink for the Premier double-ended markers in the listings we read, unlike Copic and Ohuhu. Treat each one as a marker you replace when it runs dry. ### What is the colorless blender in Prismacolor markers? PM121 Colorless Blender is a marker with the alcohol solvent and no dye. Blick sells it as a single; you use it to soften edges and push color around. ### How many Prismacolor Premier marker colors are there? Blick lists six 12-color sets and two 72-color sets, A and B, which together hold about 144 colors. Open-stock singles are limited at Blick to PM98 Black and PM121 Colorless Blender. ### Do Prismacolor markers work on Bible pages? Not well. Alcohol ink soaks through thin paper, so use them on marker paper or cardstock and pick a pigment fineliner or gel highlighter for Bible pages. ### Are Prismacolor markers made in the USA? Often, according to distributors: OnTime Supplies lists the United States as country of origin for the 12-color Primary set, though OfficeCrave lists Mexico. Prismacolor is a US brand of Newell Brands. ## Sources - [Blick: Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Chisel Tip Markers and Sets (dye-based alcohol ink, shared reservoir, six 12-color sets, 72-color Sets A and B, PM98 and PM121 singles; 868 reviews; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-premier-double-ended-art-markers/) - [Prismacolor: Premier Dual-Ended Art Marker Sets, Fine and Chisel Tip (maker page; blocked our reader, listed as out of stock in search)](https://www.prismacolor.com/markers/premier-dual-ended-art-marker-sets-fine-and-chisel-tip/SAP_1759444.html) - [Amazon US: Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Art Markers, Primary Colors, 12 count (model 3620, UPC 070735036209, 4,509 ratings; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFGK) - [Amazon US: Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Art Markers, 72 count (model 3722, GTIN 00070735037220)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N2Y632) - [Amazon US: Prismacolor Double-Ended Marker, PM98 Black (item 3510, 6.25 × 0.63 × 0.63 in, 18.14 g)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038D99CQ) - [OnTime Supplies: Prismacolor Premier Fine Art Markers, Primary, 12/box (3620HT; country of origin United States)](https://www.ontimesupplies.com/san3620ht-premier-fine-art-markers-fine-marker-point-chisel-marker-point-style-primary-alcohol-based-ink-12-box.html) - [OfficeCrave: Prismacolor Premier Fine Art Markers 3620HT (country of origin Mexico)](https://www.officecrave.com/prismacolor-premier-fine-art-markers-3620ht.html)