Artline 90 Permanent Marker: Bright Chisel Nib Pick

The Artline 90 is a permanent marker with a 5mm chisel nib and fast-drying, alcohol-based ink, sold as a box of 12 in assorted bright colours. It's built for bold, general-purpose marking on both porous surfaces like cardboard and wood and non-porous surfaces like steel and glass, which makes it a reliable all-rounder for offices, schools and hospitals.

Why the Artline 90 suits offices, classrooms and wards

A permanent marker earns its place when it writes on almost anything and doesn't smear. The Artline 90 uses instant-drying, alcohol-based ink and a hard-wearing aluminium barrel, so it holds up to daily handling across very different environments.

For an office, that means labelling archive boxes, courier satchels and equipment without the ink rubbing off in transit. In a classroom, it means clear signage and craft work that survives busy hands. On a hospital ward, staff reach for permanent markers constantly for non-clinical labelling: naming boxes, marking storage, dating supplies and signposting, where a bold, quick-drying line that resists smudging is exactly what's needed.

Features and specifications

The Artline 90's chisel nib delivers line widths from 2.0mm up to 5.0mm, so you can lay down a broad stroke for headings or turn the nib for finer detail. The ink is xylene-free and RoHS compliant, and Artline describes it as low odour, a practical consideration in enclosed offices, small classrooms and busy wards.

Each marker sits in a hard-wearing aluminium barrel rather than plastic, which helps it withstand knocks and repeated use. The ink dries almost instantly and bonds to porous surfaces such as cardboard and wood as readily as it does to non-porous ones like steel and glass. This box contains 12 markers in assorted bright colours, ready to share across a team or store as a classroom set. Artline is made by the Japanese company Shachihata, which holds ISO certification for both its quality assurance and environmental management systems.

How each setting uses it

Office: Use the broad chisel edge to label cartons, pallets and inventory in the mail room or storeroom. Because the ink is permanent and fast-drying, labels stay legible through handling and delivery, and the assorted colours make it easy to colour-code by department or job.

Classroom: The assorted brights are ideal for posters, display boards, name-marking craft materials and colour-coding group activities. A box of 12 gives a small group a colour each.

Hospital and clinical admin: Wards and clinics use permanent markers for non-clinical tasks such as labelling storage tubs, dating stock, marking ward signage and organising handover trays. The Artline 90's smudge-resistant, quick-drying line keeps those labels readable.

Chisel nib versus bullet nib: which to choose?

A chisel nib, like the one on the Artline 90, gives you two line weights from a single pen: a wide stroke when held flat and a narrower line when turned on its edge. That flexibility suits labelling, signage and highlighting bold text. A bullet (round) nib gives one consistent line and is better for steady writing. If you want one marker that covers big, bold marking as well as occasional finer work, the chisel nib is the more versatile pick.

Tips for getting the most from your markers

Because the ink is alcohol-based and dries fast, recap the Artline 90 firmly after each use so the nib stays wet and ready. Store the markers horizontally to keep ink feeding evenly to the chisel tip. When labelling a smooth non-porous surface such as steel or glass, give the ink a few seconds to set before touching it and it will resist smudging. With a box of 12 assorted brights on hand, keeping one colour per task or department is an easy way to make your labelling system consistent across a team.

Frequently asked questions

What line width does the Artline 90 produce?
Its chisel nib produces line widths from 2.0mm to 5.0mm depending on the angle you hold it at.

Can the Artline 90 write on metal and glass?
Yes. The ink is formulated for both porous surfaces such as cardboard and wood and non-porous surfaces such as steel and glass.

Is the ink xylene-free and low odour?
Yes. Artline states the ink is xylene-free, RoHS compliant and low odour.

How many markers come in a box?
This pack is a box of 12 markers in assorted bright colours.

Ready to stock up?

If your office, school or ward runs through permanent markers, the Artline 90 Permanent Marker 5mm Chisel Nib Brights (box of 12) is a dependable, versatile choice. Browse the full range of permanent markers and other markers at The Stationery Store to find the right nib and colours for your team.