With a rich heritage, and origins dating back to 1795, the Dixon Ticonderoga Company throughout history has made its mark through quality, integrity, respect and perseverance. Today Dixon Ticonderoga continues to make its mark manufacturing and marketing writing instruments, art supplies and tools for self expression. Dixon Paint Markers produce permanent, opaque colors on most surfaces including metal, wood, glass, stone, plastic, leather, vinyl, textiles, ceramics, cement, paper and rubber. These oil-based markers maintain color intensity regardless of the surface to which they are applied. The durable color is lightfast, waterproof and weatherproof. The special valve-action tip prevents dry-out. Dixon Paint Markers feature a sturdy metal barrel and are made in U.S.A. More than a writing and art products company, Dixon Ticonderoga empowers people to take conscious and subliminal thoughts, facts, ideas and dreams, and preserve them using tools that are simply extensions of themselves.