You know, as a graffiti artist or a graffiti writer it's always super nice to have mops,
markers and paint sticks that can write on a ton of different surfaces so that you actually only
have to have one or two of them with you at a time. We all know that some mops and markers
aren't the most carryable. They're not the best shapes to be carrying,
as a graffiti artist, so having those one or two graffiti mops or markers that are super versatile
in terms of the number of surfaces they can write on makes a big difference for that carryability
factor. And that is why today i thought it would be helpful to my fellow graffiti writers
and artists out there to share my top five most versatile graffiti mops, markers and paint sticks
that i have used over the years writing as a graffiti artist! So, let's get to it!
Now, i should specify that things like spray paints, fire extinguishers, fertilizers,
paint guns, those can all write on any surface. So, to keep the list a little more relevant here,
we are strictly talking about those markers, the mops, the paint sticks, the things that
are a little more difficult to carry sometimes if you are trying to carry something carryable... So
the fifth most versatile mop or marker on this list is actually just a general type of one. I
should specify that some of the markers, mops and paint sticks on this list will be branded ones
and then others will just be certain types that are super versatile to use. Either way, i will try
my best to link in the description where you can buy each type on this list, if you are interested
in picking up some of the most versatile graffiti supplies for yourself. But as i was saying, the
fifth most versatile sort of graffiti supply that i have used as a sort of regular carry in the past
are small chisel tip or bullet tip nib markers! And let me tell you why i enjoy these so much as
a nice versatile carry. For markers like this with their chisel tip or tinier bullet tips,
it's nice because you can actually damage the nibs a little bit and they'll still roll just fine. If
you're using things like just a normal mop, if you damage the nib eventually the whole sort of
hair on the nib will tear off and you're just left with sort of a bit of a dysfunctional tool
at that point. The nice thing about these chisel tip, bullet tip nibs is that you can damage them,
rough them up a little bit and they still keep on ticking. And that ability to just keep
going with those nibs is what opens up a whole variety of sort of semi-rough rougher surfaces to
write on with these! If you guys are anything like me or you've seen the channel, you know that i'm
very closely tied to the freight graffiti scene and some of those older freight cars, tankers,
all that, they can have some very rough metal on them. Any kind of marker like this will have no
problem writing on that. You will damage the nib, don't get me wrong, but you can write on
any kind of semi-rough metal to anything smooth with this type of marker. So, here are a few of
these sort of chisel tip nibs that i have used. You can tell the sort of dirtier ones here are
the ones that i've used more often and regularly. This thing the Krink K71, i bought this probably
about seven years ago and i've used it on and off that whole time, just with a couple of nib
replacements. I really enjoy this style of marker, sort of the off straight chisel tip i guess is is
what it is. And it's a beautiful size to get into some small spaces as well as some bigger
spaces. The other one that i've started using more recently specifically is this grog cutter mini!
Now i do have to say the grog cutter minis are just a great size. You can see it fits in the
palm of your hand. And specifically with the mini size of these grog cutters here, the sort of five
mm flat chisel tip is just perfect. And the grog ones in particular, they're just so nice and soft,
especially after you break them in so that they just give a beautiful feel to write with. So,
if you are looking for just a single sort of chisel tip to use that is very nice and carriable,
can write on a lot of different surfaces, i cannot recommend this grog cutter mini highly enough!
Of course i'll link in the description where you can pick one up for yourself if you want.
But the fourth most versatile graffiti marker i have used has got to be the trusty white out
pens here - probably not what some of you were expecting, especially this. I just use like
the normal bic brand ones, like it's not even really like the graffiti brand ones or anything
like that. I know there's a few brands out there that you can get, but i just find that these,
the ball bearings in them just roll and go and go and go and the actual rollerballs don't really
break too easily. And that really is the key here. As someone who enjoys a good ground tag
from time to time, i have obviously used the grog metal heads as well as the Krink k66s here,
and just with all those sort of larger steel tip roller ball graffiti markers i've noticed that
it's either the actual ball bearing is chipping very quickly, the spring is getting jammed down,
in some cases the actual ball bearing just breaks and falls out somewhere and they just
aren't very consistent. So, having a nice sort of smaller white out pen like this, whether you
fill it with something besides the white out that still flows in there nice and easily,
i just find you can write on some fairly rough metal with it. This one in particular has been
used on plenty of freight metal. It's still going along just fine and i would not bet
on it quitting anytime soon! -at least i hope not because i like this one. I've got it all
all squeezable now. It's nice and squishy! So, i guess to sum this one up, i do have to say
it's small enough obviously to get in some very small spaces but it's tough enough to get to
almost any of those sort of rougher surfaces, as well as any of the smooth ones of course.
And if you're looking for something affordable, it doesn't get any better than something like this.
And the third most versatile marker or paint stick on this list is actually sort of an extension of
these beautiful bic pens here. And that is of course these Dykem Dalo industrial paint markers.
And honestly, these things are just like basically those bic pens, but on steroids! They have a hard
as hell outer body and steel tip. Their pump action system on the back never seems to have
any problems, at least not for me in my history using these for a few years. And you know what,
the colour section isn't too bad as well. I can link you to like a value pack of these if you
want to pick some up in bulk; save yourself a bit of cash. Link in the description to that. But let
me explain to you why these Dykem Dalo markers are so versatile. And it's really for three reasons in
particular. Number one, like I mentioned, the steel tip ball bearing is just so tough. I've
never actually had one of these break on me. I know some other people claim that they have,
but for me personally, i've used this a lot; i've never had problems. So, that opens up a
whole world of sort of rougher surfaces that you can write on with these. You can get these in i
believe a one, a two, and a four or five mm ball bearing. And two, the paint formula that actually
comes in these industrial paint markers is so sticky and gorgeous that you can actually write
on wet surfaces totally fine! So, obviously that is great for not only the freight environment, but
street environment as well. Any kind of tagging applications outdoors, this will do more than
just fine for those. And thirdly, something that the Dykem Dalo doesn't really get credit for too
much is this pump system actually pressurizes the ball bearing at the top which actually allows you
to write on surfaces that are more than 90 degrees upwards. So say the lower part of that tanker car
something like that or even just a little part on the tanker cars that stick out at that
almost 90 degree but inconvenient enough that a normal mop doesn't really want to
right on it angle. These do all of those things very very well and i think the Dykem Dalos in
general don't get as much credit as they deserve probably within a lot of the graffiti circles.
And you know what, before i get to the second one, i say this about once every 100 - 110 videos, but
if you want to see more videos like this on your home page from the channel, feel free to subscribe
if you want. But anyway, the second most versatile graffiti marker, mop or paint stick that i have
used is my old friend the on the run slimer here. And you know what, i'm pretty certain that it's
just about impossible to get these in Canada right now. Someone feel free to prove me wrong. I would
love that more than anything. But this is the only one i have and i sort of save what's left in it
as a bit of a collector's item. But basically since the tip of this is just the same plastic
as the rest of the marker, it does not care where you lay down the thick juicy paint lines
with it that it has. You can essentially write on anything from the roughest of rough surfaces to
the smoothest of smooth surfaces with this. And the beautiful thick paint formula in it is so
thick that it just gives off a really nice three-dimensional feel to it. Personally,
that three-dimensionality of sort of the lines you can get, especially if you're willing to
tag a little bit slower when you're using this, those three-dimensional lines are just
beautiful and they're one of the best features about this as well as its general versatility.
Now the top most versatile graffiti marker, paint stick on this list should be not really a surprise
to anyone i wouldn't think, especially for those graffiti heads in the freight scene. And that is
of course the Markal B paint sticks here! And that is exactly why i have so many of these. It's just
because they are so damn versatile! They write on anything. It doesn't matter if it's hot or cold.
It doesn't matter if the surface is wet or dry. These babies will write on literally anything!
In the area that i'm from the summers it can be as hot as about 35 degrees celsius and the winters,
on a bad day, it can be as low as negative 30, and these things just don't care. They
will crush the surface you apply them to no matter what. If you don't believe me either,
feel free to check out our full review and surface tagging tests linked in the top right hand corner
where the cards are on these markal Bs. And i feel like i may need to clarify something here because
i know a lot of you right now are thinking, "Sciz, what about the sakura streakers, what about the
sharpie mean streak, what about those hand mix solid sticks?" And yeah, i know all of those
are great great alternatives to the Markal B paint sticks. And i've got nothing against any of those
either. But for me personally i have just found that these are the smoothest writing regardless
of the temperature. Something i don't like so much particularly about the sakura streakers and the
hand mixed is that especially when it gets really hot, they're just a little bit sticky. And these
Markal Bs are just so buttery, especially when you're writing on some nice warm metal with them
in the hot sun. And that just can't be replicated with some of those softer paint stick formulae,
at least not in my experience. And that's okay if you guys have a different opinion on, you know,
which paint stick is the best. All the paint sticks are pretty dang good, except for the
the Krink one; that one is trash and it's not okay if you have a different opinion on that one! But
if you are interested in saving a bundle of money and buying these in bulk, i'll link you to
a 12 pack below. You can get these for like just over a buck each. They're super cheap. So, that'll
be one of the first links in the description for you to save yourself a couple bucks.
And you know what, here on the channel we've reviewed just about every single graffiti mop,
marker or paint stick that i showed you guys here today. So, if you are interested in seeing a bit
more about any of them feel free to check out our playlist. We've done over 70 different graffiti
reviews on the channel and like i said earlier, because i love these Markal B paint sticks so
much, i would really recommend you check out the Markal B paint stick review and full surface test
on screen now as well. I hope to see in one of those videos over there. Until then, peace! :)