3 Great New Colours for Uni POSCA PC-5M Markers

by The Pen Warrior on September 2, 2010

Uni Posca PC-5M Marker

Uni Posca PC-5M Marker

Uni POSCA markers are an excellent marker that produces vibrant colours. The ink in POSCA markers is odourless, waterproof & Lightfast they will write on almost any surface & not bleed through paper.

Three great new colours are now available for the UNI POSCA PC-5M these are metallic pink, metallic blue & metallic bronze. The Uni POSCA PC-5M is a medium marker that writes a 1.8 – 2.5mm line. With the three new colours there is now an amazing twenty three different colours to choose from.

The 23 Colours Available for Uni Posca PC-5M Markers

The 23 Colours Available for Uni Posca PC-5M Markers

Tiger Pens Online Store Supplies the Full Range Of Uni POSCA Markers:

The Uses for UNI POSCA markers are limitless and they are made use of in schools, homes & at work. They will permanently mark porus surfaces like wood, fabric, polystyrene & cork. Non porus surfaces such as glass and ceramic will not smudge in the rain or when touched but the marker can be removed with warm water and a cloth.

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Speaking of School Supplies…

by TonyB on August 31, 2010

Following up on the Pen Warrior’s recent post, we spotted another article that might help parents select the right school supplies to get their kids through the coming academic year.

Among the suggestions from the Othello Outlook:

  • Colour-code notebooks, folders and other supplies into matching sets for each subject, allowing your student to find the right materials more quickly.
  • Avoid overdoing it with bright colours or glittery decorations…too much can be a distraction.
  • Consider erasable markers and pens, such as the Pilot FriXion, so children can easily correct mistakes without rendering classwork unreadable. Read More –>

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Rising Costs of Children’s School Stationery

August 26, 2010

It has never been the intention of this blog to enter the political arena by commenting on events or offering an opinion other than the quality of a pen or a pencil. However, as we enter the period where stores are pushing their ‘back to school’ lines, a couple of articles caught our eye and [...]

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New: STABILO EASYergonomics Experts Range

August 24, 2010

New research by STABILO, a leading provider of writing instruments, shows that nearly 80% of children have experienced some pain and discomfort while writing. The research was conducted over a 3 month period between November 2009 and January 2010 and involved 637 students who were between the ages of 10 and 29 years old.

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Sharpie Liquid Pencil – Pencil Technology Moves on

August 19, 2010

Newell Rubbermaid has announced the latest innovation from Sharpie, the largest writing brand in the US that indicates that the simple pencil is evolving.  The introduction of liquid graphite technology will mean that broken leads and dull points will be consigned to history.
The Sharpie Liquid Pencil produces a line comparable to the traditional No.2 or [...]

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Stunning Masterpieces Carved on the Tip of a Pencil!

August 3, 2010

Following on from my recent post on pencil extenders and how I use a pencil down to its last 2-3 cms, the guys in the office here have asked  what I intend to do with the remnants apart from recycle them? At present they are simply stuck on top of my monitor to resemble a [...]

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New Bond Pen? More like Mr Beans!

July 30, 2010

I came across this headline while browsing the net the other day
New Bond gadget? A tiny pen paper shredder with “invisible letters writing”
Being a bit of a gadget freak on the quiet I was quite intrigued and clicked on the link looking forward to seeing what this new pen was all about.
Unfortunately the headline was [...]

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What to do when your pencils are too small to hold comfortably?

July 27, 2010

For many years I have been a fan of the standard No. 2 (or HB in the UK) pencil as they always felt comfortable to hold and when you need a few moments contemplation, spend some time with a sharpener. I have love quality pencils like Faber-Castell and Rhodia but I am equally at home [...]

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Faber-Castell Pencil Tycoon Proves his Point

July 26, 2010

There was an excellent story recently in the Sunday Times which highlights the development and history of Faber Castell. Who will be celebrating their 250th anniversary next year!
Count Anton – Wolfgang Lother Andreas von Faber Castell had a point to make. He planned to make it by throwing bundles of the pencils produced by his [...]

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How to Send Emails in Your Own Hand Writing.

July 23, 2010

Pilot pens have created an application that lets you “Write by Hand on the Computer”. You use the app to turn your handwriting into a digital font; this can then be used to send personalised “handwritten emails”.
Watch the Pilot Handwriting Demo Video

It all looks very impressive but is it any good? I logged in to [...]

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