Paint markers for every surface you are not supposed to draw on
Kent Urban acrylic paint markers put opaque, water based paint in a pen. Six nib sizes from a 1mm super fine to a 30mm wide flat, in sets and single colours, for wood, metal, plastic, canvas, card and more.
Kent Urban is the paint marker range from Kent, an Australian owned and designed art brand. We stock the whole Urban family, so you can match the nib to the job: fine lines on a sneaker, bold fills on a skate deck, or a wall sized mural with the 30mm. Pick your size below, or read on for help choosing.
1mm Super Fine3mm Fine6mm Medium10mm Wide30mm Wide FlatBrush Nib
Short answer: Kent Urban markers are water based acrylic paint markers that dry fast, stay put and cover in one pass. They suit anyone who wants paint without the brush washing, from street artists and sign writers to kids decorating rocks and adults customising sneakers. The trick is choosing the right nib, and that is what this page is for.
Which Kent Urban nib size do I need?
Match the nib to the smallest detail you need to paint, then add a bigger size for the fills. Most people end up owning two sizes.
1mm Super Fine
Outlines, lettering, eyes and small detail. The size for sketchbooks and fine work on shoes and phone cases. Shop 1mm
3mm Fine
The everyday all rounder. Detail and line work on rocks, cards, canvas and craft projects. Shop 3mm
6mm Medium
Bold lines and small fills. Great on wood, skate decks, signs and posters. Shop 6mm
10mm Wide
Fills and big lettering. Covers shop signs, posters and larger panels fast. Shop 10mm
30mm Wide Flat
Murals, backgrounds and huge letters. Paints a stripe as wide as a thumb in one stroke. Shop 30mm
Brush Nib
A flexible tip that swells and tapers like a brush. Hand lettering and painterly strokes. Shop Brush Nib
What can you paint with Kent Urban markers?
Kent Urban paint is opaque and quick drying, and once it is dry it is permanent, waterproof and UV resistant, so it is made for indoor and outdoor work. Colours can be mixed while wet.
WoodMetalPlasticCanvasCard and paperRocksSkate decksSigns and postersMurals
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Painting something that lives outside or gets handled a lot, like a letterbox, a garden rock or a skate deck? Let the paint cure overnight, then seal it with a clear spray varnish. The paint is waterproof once dry, but a varnish coat protects your work from scuffs and keeps the colour looking fresh for longer.
How to start a Kent Urban paint marker
- Shake it. Cap on, shake hard until you hear the mixing ball rattle, then keep shaking a few seconds more. The pigment settles when the marker sits still.
- Prime it. Cap off, press the nib down on scrap paper a few times until paint flows into the tip. Gentle pumps, not a stabbing frenzy, or you will flood the nib.
- Paint it. Work light to dark and let each layer dry before you go over it. Kent Urban colours are opaque, so a light colour sits happily on top of a dark one once it is dry.
- Store it flat. Cap clicked on and lying horizontal keeps the paint spread evenly through the barrel, so the marker is ready next time.
Sets or single colours?
Sets are the easy start and the best value way to build a palette, grouped into colour families like Classic, Pastel, Neutral, Metallic and Fluoro. Single colours are for topping up the ones you use most. Black and white are our best selling single colours in every size, so it is worth grabbing a spare of each.
Why buy Kent Urban from Art Shed?
We are an Australian family owned art supply store, and the people packing your order paint with these markers themselves. Every nib size, sets and single colours, ships fast Australia wide from our own stock, with stores in Moorabbin, Melbourne and West End, Brisbane where you can try before you buy.
Questions about Kent Urban paint markers
Are Kent Urban markers permanent?
Yes, once dry. Kent Urban paint is water based while wet, so it cleans up with water before it sets, then dries permanent, waterproof and UV resistant. On slick surfaces like glass or glossy plastic, a clear sealer helps it hold up to handling.
Can you use Kent Urban markers outside?
Yes. They are made for indoor and outdoor use and the paint is UV resistant once dry. For anything outdoors long term, such as letterboxes, garden art or murals, a clear varnish over the top adds extra protection.
Are Kent Urban markers good for kids?
The paint is water based and non toxic, which is why teachers love them for rock painting and class projects. As with any paint, younger children should be supervised and wear old clothes, because the paint is permanent once dry.
What is the difference between Kent Urban and Posca?
Both are water based paint markers that cover opaquely on most surfaces. Kent Urban goes all the way up to a 30mm wide flat nib for mural work and is sold in colour themed sets as well as singles. Many artists use both, and they layer happily together once dry.
Why is my paint marker not working?
It usually needs more shaking or priming. Shake with the cap on until the ball rattles, then press the nib on scrap paper until paint flows. If it has been stored nib up, lay it flat for a while and try again.
Where can I buy Kent Urban paint markers in Australia?
Right here. Art Shed Online stocks the full Kent Urban range, every nib size in sets and single colours, and ships Australia wide from our own stock. You can also shop in person at our Moorabbin, Melbourne and West End, Brisbane stores.