Description
These are two silver metallic Paint Pens with a 1mm fine tip, priced at $10.99. The barrel is 14cm and the ink is permanent - once it is down on paper, card, an album page or a photograph, it does not rub off.
That permanence is the whole difference between these and a chalk marker, and it is worth being clear about before you buy. A chalk marker is designed to be wiped away; a paint pen is designed to stay. For place cards, guest books, envelope addressing and photo captions you want the pen that stays.
Specifications
| Quantity |
2 pens |
| Ink colour |
Silver metallic |
| Tip |
1mm fine point |
| Barrel length |
14cm |
| Barrel material |
Plastic |
| Permanence |
Permanent - does not wipe off |
| Suits |
Paper, card, albums, photographs |
What's in the Box
| Silver metallic paint pens |
2 |
| Gold pens |
Not included - sold separately |
Why Silver Metallic Earns Its Place
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Shows on dark paper - black, navy and charcoal card where ordinary ink disappears
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1mm fine point - the width for names, addressing and neat captions
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Permanent - a place card handled all evening still reads perfectly
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Photo safe surfaces - designed to write on album pages and photo backs
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Two pens - one for the job, one for when the first is misplaced mid-project
What Is the Difference Between a Paint Pen and a Chalk Marker?
Permanence and surface. A liquid chalk marker sits on top of a non-porous surface - glass, acrylic, a whiteboard - and lifts off with a damp cloth. A paint pen bonds and stays, and it works on porous surfaces like paper and card where chalk marker would soak in and look muddy. If you want to rewrite a board every day, buy chalk. If you want writing that survives handling, buy this.
Will Silver Show Up on Black Card?
Yes - that is the main reason people buy metallic pens. Silver on black, navy or deep green card is high contrast and reads cleanly, which is why it dominates wedding place cards and dark-stock invitations. On white or pale card silver is subtle and low contrast, closer to a soft grey than a bright line. If you are writing on light stock, gold generally reads better than silver.
Does It Bleed Through Photo Paper?
On photo paper and card stock, generally no - these are opaque pigment inks that sit on the surface rather than soaking through. On thin copy paper or tissue you may get some show-through. Always test on a corner or an offcut of the exact stock before writing on the finished piece, and let it dry fully before stacking, since wet metallic ink will transfer onto whatever is placed on top.
Buyers are making wedding place cards and invitations, doing scrapbooking and photo albums, addressing envelopes on dark stock, and labelling and craft work.
The gold version is also available. See Art Supplies or Wedding & Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pens do I get?
Two.
Can it be erased?
No. The ink is permanent.
What is the tip width?
1mm fine point. The gold version has a slightly broader 1.5mm tip.
Will it write on glass?
It is designed for paper, card, albums and photos. On glass it will mark but is not intended as a wipe-off glass pen.
How do I start it?
Shake with the cap on, then press the nib down on scrap until ink flows.
Is it waterproof once dry?
It is described as waterproof. Test on your stock first.
Does it come in gold?
Yes, as a separate 2 pack.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses handled through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate. Screen colours vary between devices, and metallic inks photograph differently under different light. Permanent ink - test on an offcut before writing on a finished piece.
