Surfpaints reviews: see how we compare

What artists and teachers say

• ★★★★★Compares with POSCA

  So much better than Posca !!!

  This was my first purchase of Surfpaints, and I bought them on the strength of the reviews I read. It is therefore my pleasure to say that I am more than delighted with Surfpaints pens. They have excellent opacity, great even flow, blend beautifully - both with a brush and pen to pen. I’ve so far used them on plastic, ceramics, wood, paper and metal. Metal was the only not so successful application; I will try again with better prep. Everything else just sits and won’t rub off, a total bonus for me when I create jewelry pieces. These will be it for me from now on!

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  Gunhild Litwin · Verified buyer · 8 Dec 2025
  Reviewed 36-Colour Acrylic Paint Pen Set – Complete Artist Collection · Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Compares with POSCA

  Great Acrylic Pen Markers!

  It’s wonderful! It covers nicely n the few that I have used are FLAT colors. I like them n they may possibly be at par if not better than POSCA.

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  Jose Eduardo C Delgado · Verified buyer · 23 Jan 2026
  Reviewed 36-Colour Acrylic Paint Pen Set – Complete Artist Collection · Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Artist

  Paint Pen Gold!

  I’m an experienced Tasmanian artist specialising in drawing, particularly coloured pencils. I often use pens in my pencil work as well as artwork in pen only. When I saw an advertisement for SurfPaints I immediately went to the website and placed an order. I wasn’t too sure what to expect but I thought that I’d give them a try just to see what all the hype was about. My order arrived in excellent time and I eagerly unpacked them and tested all the pens I had purchased. Wow! Are they good or what! ‘Sensational’, maybe a better description! The pens are so easy to work with and although I’ve only completed one drawing at this point in time, I intend to place another order and see where the pens take me. #artkleko

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  Richard Klekociuk · Verified buyer · 11 May 2024
  Reviewed Surfpaints Acrylic Paint Pens 8 Pack - Primary, 4mm Medium Tip · Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Professional artist

  Making art in the dark ARTIST review

  As a professional artist i look for opacity and longevity when it comes to acrylic paint pens and surf paints has both, i really like the black paint pen. Its very opaque and lasts longer than i expected. I highly recommend buying these markers for any project you may want to complete with high quality paint pens!

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  Jon Hernandez · Verified buyer · 5 May 2024
  Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Art tutor

  whitewaveart

  Loving my full starter kit . So much so that purchased another one for my artist sister in NZ for a gift l have already plugged the surf pens to other artists l work with and as an art tutor will totally recommend them They are so user friendly and mobile. With a very large canvas and the kit a couple of brushes and my water bottle and som good music l whipped up my “Grafitti Dreamer “ A coating of sealer”Done !

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  Jennifer Bullock · Verified buyer · 1 Sep 2023
  Reviewed Complete Acrylic Paint Pen Studio Kit – 36 Colours + Case · Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Schools

  Art4Paths

  Surf Paint Pens have become part of my kit for painting regulation activities on footpaths in schools. The pens are easy to use, prime relatively easily, although the nib can get damaged fairly quickly when working on rough surfaces. As our artwork is out in full sun in a tropical environment and in high traffic areas, I will be very interested to see how they last over time.

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  Adrienne Wade · Verified buyer · 29 May 2024
  Reviewed 36-Colour Acrylic Paint Pen Set – Complete Artist Collection · Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Vs other brands

  The unicorns of paint pens

  Tale as old as old as time: I was sceptical. Using paint pens a lot, they can be a pain. Other brands can be watery, stop midway through use, leak everywhere, and make me look like a gum nut as I'm sitting over a canvas shaking a pen in the hopes that it will do what I want. Buying surfpaints, I had expected the same. However, surfpaints are not like this. Like a knight in shining armour, the paint pens saved me from the unessesary pain of things not working. The pens are smooth, pigment is consistent, colours are awesome, and the outcome looks amazing. Currently working on some prints for charity, I can add detail, no leaks or blotches in sight. Only thing to be mindful of the lids. Sometimes they don't feel loose when they are. Or might not feel tight when they are. TLDR: wonderful paint pen DO exist

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  J A M · Verified buyer · 17 Nov 2024
  Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Vs other brands

  Best product out!

  I wanted to try these paint pens for ages, I found other pens on the market to be too translucent, lacking pigment and durability. Surf paints are the best!! Worth the investment! Great coverage, very pigmented and flows so evenly. I've used them for a few projects now and I'm over the moon with the results. Highly recommend these to anyone and everyone!

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  Kharleigh Rallings · Verified buyer · 30 Oct 2024
  Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au

• ★★★★★Vs the popular brand

  Not a surf board design!

  Hi, I loved the Surfpaints. Much better than the art shops "popular brand" of acrylic paint pens, in my humble opinion. I had finer detail to do on an entry door to my art shed. Your pens worked really well. I will be trying more colours in the future. Thank you.

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  Bernice Melrose · Verified buyer · 2 May 2023
  Reviewed Surfpaints Acrylic Paint Pens 8 Pack - Primary, 4mm Medium Tip · Source: Judge.me review on surfpaints.com.au