The modern stationery market offers a huge assortment of markers of various types and purposes. To date, there are such types as: varnish, rinse off, permanent, graphic markers and others. This article discusses what it is a permanent marker, where and how it is used.
What types of permanent markers exist
“Permanent” means permanent, uninterrupted, infinite. These definitions describe the main features of this invention. The world first learned what a washable marker is in 1952. It was invented by Sidney Rosenthal.
Permanent - a type of marker that serves to apply long-term inscription to any surface. You can remove it only by making certain efforts. The inscriptions left by him are erased only under the influence of an aggressive environment or with the help of alcohol-containing substances.
Markers are divided into two types. The first is markers based on alcohol-based ink. The second type is made using nitro-paint. A permanent marker can be written on metal, plastic, paper, film, stone and any other surface.
Alcohol Ink Markers
Such a marker leaves an even, clear translucent mark, which makes it possible to write on top of logos and factory markings. Its distinctive feature is very fast drying and increased water resistance. The trace left by such a marker can be washed off with acetone or solvent. It is not quite suitable for drawing because of its wide rod. Therefore, it is used when in the text you need to highlight something important, emphasize.
What is a water-based marker
Such markers are becoming increasingly popular. This is due to the wide color gamut. It is noteworthy that the assortment also includes metallic color, which very successfully imitates real metal.
Some manufacturers of permanent water-based markers add a remover to the series. With it, you can remove the trace left by the lacquer marker, if it has not yet had time to dry.
A water-based varnish marker will become an indispensable assistant to the decorator when it comes to drawing a thin line. In addition, images made by some types of varnish markers can be heat treated to better fix on the surface. In this case, the pattern cannot be washed off, even with acetone or detergents. In addition, one of the advantages of markers of this type is the possibility of refueling with new cartridges and the replacement of rods.