"Pen 68" is a marker

Let's just get this out of the way: STABILO "Pen 68" is what English speakers generally call a marker, not a pen — although it's fine enough to use for some kinds of writing, like labeling and writing quick notes. Pen 68 has a tapered tip that can make marks as narrow as 1 mm or as wide as 5 mm, depending on how you hold it.

Filled with non-toxic, water-based, brightly-colored ink, Pen 68 is a welcome addition to art studios, classrooms, and offices of all kinds.

This set of 10 includes the most popular colors for everyday use.

About STABILO:

Almost two centuries ago, STABILO began as a pencil manufacturer in Nuremberg — the cradle of German pencil production and still the home of many pencil brands. The geography of the area includes both graphite and clay deposits, so Nuremberg was a perfect place to open a pencil factory in the 19th century.

The famous swan logo was added in 1865, when Gustav Schwanhäusser purchased the company and gave it the "Schwan" from his name. A red swan is still found on most STABILO products today, marking the quality and heritage of the brand.

Today, STABILO makes much more than pencils (they are especially known for office pens and highlighters in Europe), including a bustling cosmetics division that manufactures branded products for companies like Chanel and Revlon. STABILO pencils and pens can be purchased in almost every country in the world — including the U.S., where you can find the red swan here at St. Louis Art Supply :)