paint marker

Pigmented writing tool

A paint marker is a pen-like tool that dispenses opaque paint through a felt or valve tip, used for marking surfaces where regular ink won't show or last—metal, glass, plastic, fabric, or dark materials.

Unlike paint brushes, they offer precision and portability: The mechanic used a paint marker to label the parts.

Popular with graffiti artists, industrial workers, and crafters alike.

Related

ink · graffiti · tagging · street art · opaque · nib · tip · sharpie · stroke · vibrant · permanent · quick dry · surface · metal · canvas · streak · bold · doodle

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Opposites
marking/application tool type

paint markerpaint remover

Dissolves dried coatings

eraser · solvent · paint stripper · paintbrush · paint roller

mark permanence

paint markerdry-erase marker

Wipeable ink pen

whiteboard marker · chalk · washable marker · grease pencil

Family

paint, marker, paints, painted, painting, painter, painters, paintings, repaint

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G