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Marking Pens & Pencils

Good quality pens and pencils produce clear, consistent lines on wood, metal, plastic and masonry.  Mechanical pencils, carpenter’s pencils and fine markers suit different materials and conditions.

What’s the difference between a carpenter’s pencil and a marking pen?
A carpenter’s pencil makes broad, durable marks on rough wood and is easy to sharpen to a chisel point for fine lines. Marking pens, on the other hand, create sharper, high-contrast lines and work well on smooth or finished surfaces.

Which marking tool works best on non-wood surfaces like metal or plastic?
Specialised permanent markers or fine-tip paint pens are best for metals, plastics, and ceramics. Standard graphite pencils don’t always leave a visible or lasting mark on these materials.

How can I make sure my markings stay visible until I finish my project?
Choose the right marking tool for the material — use soft-lead pencils for wood grain, fine-tip markers for metal, or chalk pencils for temporary markings. Protect the marks from smudging by avoiding excessive handling of the area.

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Pica-Dry | Graphite Leads "H" Hardness 10 Pack - BPM Toolcraft Sold out Pica | Dry Graphite Leads "H" Hardness 10Pk
Original price R 269.00
Original price R 269.00 - Original price R 269.00
Original price R 269.00
Current price R 164.00
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Current price R 164.00

Pica | Dry Graphite Leads "H" Hardness 10Pk

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10Pk Graphite Leads "H" Hardness Graphite lead in special hardness H Ideal for fine markings For use on dry surfaces No wipe clean ...

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Original price R 269.00
Original price R 269.00 - Original price R 269.00
Original price R 269.00
Current price R 164.00
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Current price R 164.00
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Sold out Pica | Pen Dry Longlife Automatic
Original price R 332.35
Original price R 332.35 - Original price R 332.35
Original price R 332.35
Current price R 243.00
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Current price R 243.00

Pica | Pen Dry Longlife Automatic

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  Pica Dry Longlife Automatic Pencil The Pica Dry is the professional construction marker and is suitable for almost all...

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Original price R 332.35
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Original price R 332.35
Current price R 243.00
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Sold out Pica | Ink Marker for Deep Holes Red in Blister
Original price R 270.25
Original price R 270.25 - Original price R 270.25
Original price R 270.25
Current price R 178.00
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Current price R 178.00

Pica | Ink Marker for Deep Holes Red in Blister

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Pica – Red Ink Marker For Deep Holes - Ideal For Spots Hard To Reach Marks on almost all kinds of dry surfaces Convenient quiver cap with...

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Original price R 270.25
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Original price R 270.25
Current price R 178.00
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Sold out Pica | Refills Dry White 10Pc
Original price R 329.00
Original price R 329.00 - Original price R 329.00
Original price R 329.00
Current price R 187.00
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Pica | Refills Dry White 10Pc

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Pica Dry Refills White 4043 Water jet resistant, permanent For almost all surfaces Ideal for wet cutting of tiles and stone Chloride-...

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Original price R 329.00
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Original price R 329.00
Current price R 187.00
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Sold out Pica | BIG Dry Refill White
Original price R 349.02
Original price R 349.02 - Original price R 349.02
Original price R 349.02
Current price R 234.00
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Current price R 234.00

Pica | BIG Dry Refill White

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Pica - White BIG Dry Refill Leads In the convenient and sturdy plastic box Rectangular leads with 2 x 5 mm profile, 150 mm long 12 r...

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Original price R 349.02
Original price R 349.02 - Original price R 349.02
Original price R 349.02
Current price R 234.00
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Sold out Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm White
Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Current price R 127.00

Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm White

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  Pica Classic ECO 591 Industrial Marking Crayon, White For various applications in construction and industrial sector Rich colour...

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Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Sold out Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Blue
Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Current price R 127.00

Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Blue

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  Pica Classic ECO 591 Industrial Marking Crayon, Blue For various applications in construction and industrial sector Rich colour appl...

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Original price R 162.15
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Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Sold out Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Red
Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Current price R 127.00

Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Red

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  Pica Classic ECO 591 Industrial Marking Crayon, Red For various applications in construction and industrial sector Rich colour applica...

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Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Sold out Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Green
Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Current price R 127.00

Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Green

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  Pica Classic ECO 591 Industrial Marking Crayon, Green For various applications in construction and industrial sector Rich colour appli...

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Original price R 162.15
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Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Sold out Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Black
Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Current price R 127.00

Pica | Crayon Marking ECO 11X110mm Black

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  Pica Classic ECO 591 Industrial Marking Crayon, Black For various applications in construction and industrial sector Rich colour applica...

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Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15 - Original price R 162.15
Original price R 162.15
Current price R 127.00
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Current price R 127.00
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Sold out Pica | Pencil Universal Marking Black 10Pc
Original price R 641.70
Original price R 641.70 - Original price R 641.70
Original price R 641.70
Current price R 501.00
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Current price R 501.00

Pica | Pencil Universal Marking Black 10Pc

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  For All Universal Pencil Pica Classic 545 Universal marking pen with thick, high-quality 2B universal gr...

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Original price R 641.70
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Original price R 641.70
Current price R 501.00
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