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Technical Details, Zig Posterman 15mm Tip Details

You have never seen a Zig Posterman Big and Bold 15mm tip marker?  You have missed out on the power and grace of placing a big, bold mark on any smooth surface that has smaller dry erase markers hiding out on the tray!  We will zoom in and take a close look at the Zig Posterman 15mm tip details.  The marker is not simply 15mm it can make lines of three different widths and is ready to fill in the larger spaces.

Cohas engineering systems reviews the Zig Posterman 15mm Big and Bold Waterproof marker tip.  If you have, or are interested in a Wet-Wipe or Zig Illumigraph marker, the tips will be the same.  The difference is that those markers come off with a damp cloth, while the Waterproof marker needs Windex, Whiteboard or Zig Posterman cleaner.

Looking at the side of a Zig Posterman 15mm Tip Details with a loaded red tip

The face is a full 15mm wide, just a bit over 5/8 of an inch and is flat.

First, lets look at the face of the marker. Used to make big bold lines, the surface is what you will use most often; after all, a wide marker is what you were looking for.  The tip is made of a hard dense fiber that will hold it’s shape even on rough surfaces.  Some of our customers use their marker to create designs on grip tape for artistic skateboards.

The ink, actually a pigment based paint, fills the tip when the valve is pressed down.  Our training video on how to “Load Your Zig” provides details on this process.

Looking at the edge of a Zig Posterman 15mm Tip Details with a loaded red tip

The side is about 9mm wide, just a bit under 3/8 of an inch and is slightly rounded.

The side of the marker has a bit of a rounded or beveled profile as seen in this image.  It can be used to create thinner lines of about 9mm in width if used full on the side, or 2-5mm in width if used on the corner. How hard you press the marker will control how large your line gets when you use the corner of the 15mm Big and Bold.

If you need wider lines, Zig Posterman also come in 30mm and 50mm widths.  In 2016 the factory discontinued many of the colors available in the 30mm width marker.  Cohas Chalkboard Systems added 20, 30 and 40 mm width markers in all the available colors as a custom product.  This is modified right here in America for any project you may have.

Tip from the lab: If you need a special width or shape for some reason, cut the fiber tip with a razor knife, utility blade or Exacto knife.  Zig Posterman 15mm tip details; It is less messy if you do this before you load the tip!  Did you know, you can create a schroll brush by cutting a grove in the tip.  This will lay down two lines when your draw.

Quick review of Zig Posterman ink types

  • The ink is pigmented paint in all markers.
  • Waterproof used on any non-porous surface will not come off with rubbing or water; you must use Windex or a cleaner with a high alkaline content.
  • Wet-Wipe used on any smooth surface will not come off with rubbing unless you rub very hard.
  • Wet-Wipe will only come off with a damp cloth or with water.  Indoor use is recommended.
  • Zig Illumigraph markers are Wet-Wipe markers in extremely bright colors for application on dark surfaces.
  • Like Wet-Wipe, they only come off with a damp cloth and are recommended for indoor use.
  • Waterproof Florescent colors give the look of Zig Illumigraph but they are semi-permanent.
  • All markers are odor free and have no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) and conform to ASTM D4236.
  • All markers are permanent on porous surfaces. Use your Zig Posterman Markers with care!

If you need help with your applications please use our contact page to work with our lab technicians on testing your specific needs.

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Time to Shop for Wide Dry Erase Markers

We see a lot of searches for Wide Dry Erase Markers that end up browsing our Cohas Zig Posterman store. The problem with dry erase markers is they are all small tip markers.  Nothing is available wider than a quarter-inch or so. The tips are chiseled and can be used as a sharp point or on the side for wider lines.  Even so it is hard to cover a wide area with them.

Often the conversation with our technical team here starts out with, “But why?  I just don’t understand, all we need is a dry-erase marker with a wide tip. Why can something simple like that just be made?”  Dry erase markers are made with a dye based alcohol solution.  The fast evaporation of that solution would result in it drying out before it saturated a large tip.

“So why do the wide markers you sell and support work?”  The solution is a waterbased pigment ink, water evaporates slower than alcohol allowing the ink to stay liquid up to 2 inches wide.

Head to Head Dry Erase Marker tip shown with Wide Dry Erase Markers

Head to Head, Dry Erase on the Left Zig Posterman Broad, Wide and Extra Wide on the Right

Can I use your wide and extra wide markers on a white board?

Absolutely! They work just like dry erase markers on a white board with just a few differences.

The pigment based ink is bolder than a dry erase marker. The line will be very strong and opaque you will not be able to see through it.

Unlike dry erase markers you can not wipe the waterproof marker off with your hand, cloth or even the eraser. To remove the mark simply use Windex or an ammonia based cleaner when using waterproof markers. This turns into an advantage since you can mix dry erase and wet erase marks. The marker will not damage or harm your dry erase white board.

We also offer the Zig Posterman Wet-Wipe, this marker will remove from your white board with a damp cloth or sponge.  Zig Illumigraph markers on very smooth surfaces come off with a soft cloth or eraser.  Be sure to see the technical link at the end of this application story for information on the types of markers.

How wide do Wide Dry Erase Markers come?

The regular size marker is just about the same size as your standard white board marker. It is 6mm with a chisel tip, a broad Chisel just a little bigger.

The Big and Broad is 15mm and a great value, a favorite of teachers and executive “chalk talkers.”  It provides a wide 5/8 inch line or a finer 1/4 inch line when you use the side.  These are the most popular wide dry erase markers used by universities and churches for large format presentations.

A Biggie 30 will mark a 1 1/4 inch mark on a white board, fast strong bold lines. It works well for creating big block diagrams on the board. Once you master the use you will be able to feather and taper your lines to nearly any size on the board.

Big as they come the Biggie 50 is great for filling in large areas fast, a full 2 inches wide with a huge tube full of paint. Don’t be scared off by the word paint, the marks will not be permanent on your white board they can be cleaned with Windex and most white board cleaners. (Note the 50mm marker is not available in the Zig Posterman Wet-Wipe.  It is only available in the Waterproof.)

Wide Dry Erase Markers

Looking for a marker that acts just like a Dry Erase Marker and can be erased with a Dry Eraser or a soft cloth on your whiteboard? Consider the Zig Posterman Wet-Wipe. Don’t let the name fool you, when dry (1-2 min) erase with a damp cloth.  It will never damage your whiteboard or leave marks behind! Learn more about these Wide Dry Erase Marker!

Need more detailed technical information on marker types?

Note; Always test your white board for comparability with pigment based markers.  Older boards that are “chalky” or faded may stain.  A good quality paste wax can often refresh an old whiteboard.

 

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