Lumocolor Permanent Pens

The Staedtler 313 WP4 Lumocolor Permanent Pen with a superfine 0.4 mm tip is an excellent choice for anyone who needs to make precise, durable markings—especially on maps. Whether you're working with standard paper maps or laminated ones, this pen's fine point allows for clear, detailed annotations without obscuring surrounding information. The superfine line width is ideal for adding contour labels, route notes, or grid references in tight spaces where legibility is critical.

Clearly Mark Up Your Maps

The ink is permanent, waterproof, and smudge-resistant, meaning your notes stay put even when maps are handled frequently, folded, or exposed to damp conditions—common realities for hikers, outdoor professionals, and the Defence Forces. It dries quickly, which also makes it practical for use on glossy laminated surfaces, reducing the risk of smearing. Crucially, the ink bonds well to both porous and non-porous materials, including the plastic coating on laminated maps, ensuring your writing won’t rub off easily.

Another advantage is the pen's DRY SAFE technology, which allows it to be left uncapped for days without drying out—a handy feature when you’re stopping and starting on the trail or in the field. Its low-odor ink and comfortable barrel design make it pleasant for extended use. The 313 series is also airplane-safe and refillable, making it a practical and sustainable option for travel and long-term use.

The Staedtler 313 WP4 pack includes four strong colours:- black, blue, red, and green. These can add clarity and purpose for marking up maps with each colour representing different types of information, making it easier to organise your annotations at a glance. A colour-coding system enhances readability and ensures your notes remain clear and easy to follow, especially when revisiting maps in the field or sharing them with others.