SKU: AD12SET

Chartpak® AD® Marker Basic Set, 12 Markers

The Basic set has bright primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Experiment with blending and creating highlights and low lights with limited color families. This is an excellent set to start building your AD Marker color collection.

Chartpak's original xylene AD® Markers properties are unlike all alcohol-based markers common to the marketplace, and while they are compatible with one another, they perform very differently. They won't smudge alcohol-based pens including fine liners, they also work well over ballpoint pens and technical pens. To mix a custom color, apply the marker colors to a plastic film like acetate, pick up the marker color and mix them with the Colorless Blender as you would a paintbrush. Once mixed, you can use the blender marker to apply your custom color to your surface. AD markers layer, blend, transfer laser images, and are permanent on many porous and non-porous substrates. However, they are not recommended for use on Styrofoam. These markers are juicy, and last an extremely long time when the cap is applied securely. There is no mistaking the scent of a xylene marker, and for this reason, we always suggest using them in a well-ventilated area.

All markers come with a tri-nib point allowing for thin, medium, and broad strokes all within one marker. The nibs are removable and replaceable to extend the life of your marker.

Colors include:
Lemon Yellow, P41
Chrome Orange, P62
Life Red, P80
Lilac, P92
Blueberry, P96
Ultramarine, P4
Slate Green, P18
Leaf Green, P29
Basic Gray 1, P226
Steel, P180
Super Black, P100
Colorless Blender, P-O

Made in the USA

Health Labeling: Use in a well-ventilated area. CL, Prop. 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.

• Time-tested: First produced in 1880, trusted by artists, calligraphers, and illustrators.
• Rich pigmentation: Deep charcoal color with micro-pulverized black carbon in a shellac solution.
• Versatile use: Ideal for bold brush strokes, delicate pen work, and mixed media projects.
• Durable and reliable: Permanent, waterproof, fast-drying, and archival quality.
• Mixable: Blends with other Higgins inks for custom shades and gradients.
• Media compatibility: Works with watercolor, acrylics, graphite, pastels, alcohol markers, and more.
• Easy maintenance: Cleans up with water or Higgins Pen Cleaner. Shake before use.
• Safe and non-toxic: AP certified, conforms to ASTM D-4236 standards.
• Usage: May be diluted with distilled water. Close cap tightly after use. Do not mix with acids, or use as tattoo ink. Not launder-proof.

A traditional, Japanese watercolor, developing colors that are based off of those seen in nature.

Colors are vivid and opaque, and replaceable pans are carefully filled so paint is smooth, rather than granulated, and dries with a slight sheen.

Unique technology allows for the development of pigment ink that leaves flat-washes easily, while remaining easy to blend.

Gansai Tambi ink can be diluted to create a more watercolor-like picture, while still remaining bright and opaque, or can be used as a gauche by limiting water dilution.

Ink dries with a slight sheen.

Molotow Blackliners are water-based fineline pens with metal encased nibs for line stability. The permanent black ink is pigmented, archival and opaque. Drawings are resistant to water and chemicals, are fade resistant, odorless, and dry quickly.

Made in Germany. Conforms to ASTM D 4236. Non-toxic.