Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108-3 Non-Permanent Marking Pencil – Blue, Box of 12
The Staedtler Lumocolor Omnichrom 108-3 is a non-permanent, water-soluble marking pencil in Blue, supplied in a box of 12. It's built for temporary marking on glass, metal, wood, leather, stone, plastic and paper, and wipes off cleanly once the job is done.
Where it's used
This pencil is a standard choice anywhere you need to mark, code or label a surface without leaving a permanent mark — warehouse and stock labelling, glassware and metal parts marking, trade and workshop use, textile marking (washes out of most fabrics), and even lens or follow-focus marking on camera equipment, a common use among film and photography crews. If you need a mark that stays put permanently, this is not that pencil — see the FAQ below on the difference between Staedtler's non-permanent and permanent ranges.
Specs
- Model: Staedtler 108-3 (Lumocolor Omnichrom range)
- Lead type: Non-permanent, water-soluble — wipes off smooth surfaces with a damp cloth, washes out of many textiles
- Colour: Blue
- Pack quantity: Box of 12 pencils (single colour)
- Barrel: Wood-cased, hexagonal, from PEFC-certified sustainably managed forests
- Finish: Lightfast — colour resists fading once applied
What's included
One box containing 12 individual Blue marking pencils. A sharpener is not included — these sharpen like a standard wood-cased pencil, so any standard or tub-style pencil sharpener will do.
Why it's the right pick
This is a genuine Staedtler 108-3 pencil, not a generic substitute, so the mark quality, water-solubility and lead consistency match Staedtler's published specification — useful if you're reordering by SKU for repeat trade or office use. Because the mark wipes off rather than staying permanent, it's the correct choice for temporary labelling, quality-control marking, or any job where the surface needs to be reused or cleaned afterward. If you need a permanent, waterproof mark instead, look for Staedtler's Glasochrom range rather than this Omnichrom pencil.
Is this Staedtler marking pencil waterproof or does it wash off?
It's non-permanent — the water-soluble lead wipes off smooth surfaces and washes out of most fabrics. For a permanent, waterproof mark, use Staedtler's Glasochrom range instead.
What's the difference between Omnichrom and Glasochrom?
Omnichrom (108) is non-permanent and wipes off; Glasochrom (108-20) is permanent and waterproof. Same pencil format — check the name before reordering.
What surfaces can I use this marking pencil on?
Glass, metal, wood, leather, stone, plastic and paper — suited to stock labelling, workshop marking and temporary surface coding.
Does this pencil need sharpening, and is a sharpener included?
Yes, sharpen it like a standard wood-cased pencil. A sharpener is not included in the box.
How many pencils are in the box, and are they all the same colour?
The box holds 12 pencils, all Blue — a single-colour pack, not a mixed set.
Can I use this pencil on fabric or textiles?
Yes, the water-soluble lead washes out of most textiles. Test on an offcut first, as results vary by fabric.
Is this pencil suitable for marking camera or film equipment?
Yes — Staedtler 108 pencils are commonly used by camera crews to mark focus points on lens barrels and follow-focus discs.
What's the model number, and is it available in other colours?
This is Staedtler 108-3 in Blue. Ink and Rolls also stocks the White version (108-0).
