Artline 30 Permanent Marker: Assorted Colour Box of 12

The Artline 30 is an aluminium-barrelled permanent marker with a chisel nib that writes line widths from 2.0mm to 5.0mm, using instant-drying, low-odour alcohol-based ink. It is supplied in a box of 12 in an assorted colour range, making it a practical multi-colour marking kit for offices, schools and healthcare settings.

What is the Artline 30 permanent marker?

The Artline 30 is a pocket-sized permanent marker built for everyday marking on both porous and non-porous surfaces. It marks cardboard and wood as readily as steel and glass, so the same pen works across the storeroom, the classroom and the ward.

Its ink is alcohol-based and instant-drying, xylene free and RoHS compliant. The chisel nib lets you switch between a fine 2.0mm edge and a broad 5.0mm stroke just by changing the angle you hold it at.

Why an assorted colour box matters

Buying the Artline 30 as an assorted box of 12 gives you a full colour range in one purchase, which is the difference between labelling things and colour-coding them. A consistent colour system turns a pile of similar boxes, files or trays into something a team can read at a glance.

For a busy office, a shared set of colours cuts the time people spend hunting for the right item. For a school, it lets teachers set up predictable colour rules that students follow without thinking. For a hospital or clinic, colour can reinforce an existing labelling convention on non-clinical stores and admin materials.

Features and benefits at a glance

The ink is instant-drying and alcohol-based, so marks set quickly and resist smudging on glossy surfaces. Low odour makes it more comfortable to use in enclosed rooms and shared spaces.

The ink is xylene free and RoHS compliant, and the marker is made by Shachihata, the Japanese manufacturer behind Artline, which holds ISO certification for both its quality and environmental management systems. The barrel is aluminium and pocket sized at roughly 102mm long, so it clips into a shirt or lanyard pocket and stands up to daily handling.

The 2.0–5.0mm chisel nib is the versatile part: hold it flat for bold headings and box labels, or use the edge for smaller notes on the same surface.

How is it used across offices, classrooms and hospitals?

In an office, keep a box of 12 in the mail room and store room. Assign colours to categories — stock, returns, archive — so cartons and shelf labels can be read across the room without anyone reaching for a torch or a barcode scanner.

In a classroom, the Artline 30 handles the jobs that a fineliner cannot: naming tote trays and equipment tubs, marking up display boards, and writing bold headings on butcher's paper for group work. An assorted set lets each table or subject have its own colour.

In a hospital or clinic, the marker suits non-clinical labelling and administration — signage for store rooms, dating and marking supply boxes, ward planning boards and handover materials, and general facilities tasks. It is a general-purpose office marker, not a medical-grade device, so keep it to admin and non-patient uses.

A quick tip for getting clean lines

Because the nib is a chisel, the width you get depends entirely on the face you present to the surface. Lay the full flat of the nib down for a 5.0mm banner stroke; roll it onto the narrow edge for a crisp 2.0mm line. Cap it firmly after use so the alcohol-based ink does not dry out, and store the markers horizontally to keep the nib evenly fed.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Artline 30 write on non-porous surfaces like steel and glass?
Yes. It is designed for permanent marking on both porous surfaces such as cardboard and wood and non-porous surfaces such as steel and glass.

What line width does the chisel nib produce?
The chisel nib produces line widths from 2.0mm to 5.0mm, depending on the angle you hold it at.

Is the ink low odour and xylene free?
Yes. The Artline 30 uses instant-drying, low-odour alcohol-based ink that is xylene free and RoHS compliant.

How many markers come in a box?
It is supplied in a box of 12 in an assorted colour range.

Where to buy the Artline 30 in Australia

The Stationery Store stocks the Artline 30 Permanent Marker 5mm Chisel Nib Assorted (box of 12). Browse the full permanent markers range or explore more writing instruments to kit out your office, classroom or facility.