• Royal Talens history

    The company was founded in 1899.

TALENS | PANTONE MARKER.

The Talens | Pantone Marker is a special type of marker developed by Royal Talens, in collaboration with Pantone. These markers are designed to reproduce colors that align with Pantone’s official color system, ensuring high accuracy and consistency when it comes to matching specific colors. This is particularly useful for graphic designers, illustrators, or anyone working with colors where precision is essential.

  • 108 vivid Pantone color
  • Water-based colors based on the Pantone Matching System™
  • The color you sketch is the color you get

SKETCH, DRAW AND DESIGN.

These markers contain water-based pigmented ink in vibrant colors based on the Pantone Matching System™.

Each marker features two nibs, offering the ultimate flexibility: a brush tip for details and fine lines, and a chisel tip for broad strokes and bold color blocks. The ink dries quickly and is waterproof when dry, which makes it perfect for layering. Get the color right by applying one stroke of the chisel nib on the Talens | Pantone paper.

COLLECTION.

The Talens | Pantone collection consists of markers and marker inks in 108 vivid Pantone colors and four art pads with our unique marker paper in various sizes.

The markers and marker inks contain pigmented, water-based colors based on the Pantone Matching System™. So now you can sketch, draw and design in Pantone colors!

PAPER.

Talens | Pantone paper was specially developed to offer an optimal color match with the Pantone Matching System. The combination of this paper and the formula of the markers allows you to layer repeatedly without damaging the paper. This smooth, yet sturdy acid-free paper helps you preserve your work for long periods of time.

MARKERS INKS.

These 108 ultra-fluid inks are made with pigmented, water-based ink and are based on the Pantone Matching System™. Meticulously formulated, adjusted and tested by Talens, approved by Pantone. Bring your ideas to life and discover the possibilities! These marker inks can not only be used to refill your Talens | Pantone markers, but they are great on their own as well. Thanks to the stable bottle with wide opening, you’re free to work straight from the bottle. Try it with a paint brush, dip pen, calligraphy pen or even an airbrush.

MARKER SETS.

Your markers are always ready to use. Because these markers are pigmented, they need to be leveled to guarantee color consistency and optimal ink flow in both nibs. Our selected sets therefore are stored in a sturdy black box with a sleek,
horizontal design. Thanks to the color indication on the caps, you can easily pick up the right color for your work.

    TALENS | PANTONE 108X.

    A matching marker for every design.

    The history of Royal Talens goes back to 1899. In that year Marten Talens founded the "Dutch Factory for Paints, Lacquers and Inks" in the Dutch city of Apeldoorn. As a family business it concerned itself initially with the production of office supplies and inks. In the early 20th century the production of Rembrandt oil paint was added to the product range. When Marten Talens’ son, Hildebrand Talens, became a partner in 1904, the name was changed to Talens & Zoon.

    In 1905, Talens was already exporting to the United States and Russia, and in 1912, a sales office was established in the USA. The factory expanded and started production using steam power in 1920. A local ink factory was also taken over and their own tin factory was put into use. A new head office was built in 1927, located in Apeldoorn.

    • 108 vivid Pantone color
    • Water-based colors based on the Pantone Matching System™
    • The color you sketch is the color you get
    Talens | Pantone markers in 108 vivd colors

    From 1932 onwards, the typewriter began to conquer the office, and the duplicating machine also came into use. Talens went on to supply carbon paper, typewriter ribbons, stencils and stencil ink. The Gluton brand, the glue in the famous jar with a brush, also became a household name. During the Second World War, the production of many products came to a standstill because the necessary raw materials were not available. A stray bomb also caused extensive damage to the factory. From 1945, with united forces, production was restarted and growth continued steadily. In addition to expanding the factory buildings, a new laboratory was also opened. In 1949, Talens was awarded the Royal predicate by Queen Wilhelmina. The company was now called Koninklijke Fabrieken Talens & Son. In 1963 Talens was taken over by the Sikkens group, which eventually became AKZO. Talens continued to exist within this group. In 1989 a modern new factory was opened.

    • Talens is famous for their high-quality marker inks
    • Filled wih possibilities
    • Marker inks contain pigmented, water-based colors
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