Shuttle Art 60 Colours Permanent Markers (Fine Tip) – assorted permanent pens for plastic, wood, stone, metal & glass
Product description
The essentials
If you want a marker set that can handle more than paper, the Shuttle Art 60 Colours Permanent Markers are built around that idea. Over the paper-only crowd, these are positioned for everyday makes: labelling, doodling, colouring, journalling and craft tasks where you might be writing on plastic, wood, stone, metal or glass.
The set focuses on fine tips and bold, vivid colours, with quick-drying ink described as waterproof, smear-proof and fade-resistant. In practice, that matters most when you’re not just sketching in a sketchbook, but you’re trying to get marks to stay put on “real world” surfaces.
It’s a child-and-home friendly option too, with the ink described as non-toxic and acid-free, and the set stated to conform to ASTM D-4236 and EN71. It’s suitable for children aged 3 and above, so it can sit nicely in a shared school/office/home supplies drawer.
Where they stand out
What you’ll notice first is the combination of volume (60 colours) and “permanent on many surfaces”. A lot of marker sets look great on plain paper but get tricky when you move to slicker materials, textured surfaces or mixed media. This set is explicitly aimed at that broader use.
The fine point also helps if you’re doing more than filling large areas. It’s the sort of tip you’ll likely reach for when writing small labels, adding detail to drawings, or colouring within lines for scrapbooking and journal pages.
There’s also the ink performance promise: quick-drying, waterproof, smear-proof and fade-resistant. No product can be perfect on every surface, but if you’re worried about smudging or marks fading over time, this is at least addressing those pain points.
What to know before you buy
Depending on your expectations, there are a couple of sensible limits to keep in mind. First, permanent markers don’t always behave identically across every material—porous vs non-porous surfaces can change how the line looks and how quickly it’s absorbed. The description says they work on a range of surfaces, but results can still vary.
Second, while the set is described as suitable for children from 3 years and above, that doesn’t automatically mean it’s ideal for every classroom style or every project type. If you’re doing very fine, technical work, you may find that fine tip markers can still vary from pen-to-pen within an assortment. It’s usually fine for creative tasks, it may feel limiting if you’re after ultra-precise line control.
Key specifications
- Name: Shuttle Art 60 Colours Permanent Markers
- Type: Permanent Markers
- Format: Fine Point
- Colours: 60 assorted colours
- Works on: plastic, wood, stone, metal and glass (and most other surfaces that allow marking)
- Ink performance (described): long-lasting vivid, quick-drying, waterproof, smear proof and fade-resistant
- Safety/standards: non-toxic & acid-free, conforms to ASTM D-4236 and EN71
- Caution: suitable for children 3 years and above
Everyday use: a practical example
Imagine you’re sorting craft materials at home. You’ve got plastic containers, a wooden tray and a few glass jars for small bits. With a set like this, you can label the containers, add a colour code to the wooden pieces and write directly on the glass—then move on to journalling. Because the ink is described as quick-drying and smear-proof, it’s better suited to that “do it, then handle it” workflow, where you don’t want to smudge your own work.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
It’s a good fit if you want a large, colourful permanent marker set for multi-surface creativity—doodling, colouring, scrapbooking, journalling and practical home or school labelling. If you often end up writing or drawing on anything other than plain paper, this set makes a lot of sense on paper.
It’s not the best choice if you mainly use markers on paper and need a very specific type of professional-grade output (for example, you’re after consistent, high-end marker behaviour for demanding artwork). In those cases, you might be paying for breadth you won’t use.
Also, if you prefer marker ink that’s easier to remove, or you’re working in areas where mistakes need to be corrected cleanly, “permanent” may be a deal-breaker.
Mini FAQ
Is it really permanent on surfaces like plastic and metal?
The set is described as permanent and suitable for plastic, metal and glass, with ink stated to be waterproof, smear-proof and fade-resistant. As with any marker, results can still depend on the exact surface and how smooth or porous it is.
Are these markers safe for children?
They’re described as non-toxic and acid-free, conforming to ASTM D-4236 and EN71, with caution stating they’re suitable for children aged 3 years and above.
What can I use them for beyond school work?
The description points to doodling, colouring, journaling, scrapbooking and filling in paper as well as marking plastic, wood, stone, metal and glass.
Are the tips good for detailed writing?
The markers use a fine point, so they’re set up for detailed marks, writing and colouring within smaller areas.
How to get the best results
If you’re marking non-paper surfaces, let the ink dry before you touch or stack items. Also, test on a small, less noticeable area first if the surface is very glossy or unusual—permanent ink performance can vary slightly with material.
Final verdict
If you want a colourful permanent marker set that goes beyond paper, Shuttle Art’s 60 Colours Fine Point set is worth considering. It’s aimed at everyday creative use and practical labelling on a wider range of surfaces, with ink performance described as quick-drying, waterproof, smear-proof and fade-resistant.
Skip it if your work is mostly paper-based and you’re looking for a more specialised, ultra-consistent drawing tool rather than a multi-surface kit. And do keep expectations realistic: permanent ink and fine tips can still look different across different materials, even when the manufacturer says it works on them.