A proper classroom and creative staple, Giotto Turbo Color felt tip pens have earned their reputation through decades of reliable performance. Made in Italy, these are the felt tips that deliver genuinely vibrant, intense colour with a fine tip that holds its point — a combination that is harder to find than it sounds at this price point.
Each pen has a 2.8mm fine fibre tip that is pressure-resistant and long-lasting, meaning it won't splay or retract with normal use. The water-based ink produces rich, consistent colour on paper and card, and is washable from skin with soap and warm water and from fabric at 40°C in a standard machine wash. The ventilated safety caps are choke-proof, making these suitable for children from 3 years upwards, and the caps fit securely enough to keep the tips in good condition between uses.
At 14.5cm long the pens sit comfortably in a child's hand, and the colours are carefully chosen to give a well-balanced, mixable palette — bright and clean enough for detailed colouring, bold enough for broader creative work. Available in packs of 12 and 24 colours.
Are Giotto Turbo Color pens washable? Yes. The water-based ink washes off skin with soap and warm water, and clothing can be washed at 40°C on a standard machine wash programme. As with all felt tip inks, washing promptly gives the best results.
What tip size do Giotto Turbo Color pens have? The tip is 2.8mm in diameter — a fine fibre tip suitable for detailed colouring, drawing, and general creative work. It is pressure-resistant and designed to hold its point with regular use.
Are they safe for children? Yes. The ink is water-based and non-toxic, and the caps are ventilated and choke-proof, meeting European safety standards. Suitable for children aged 3 and over.
What is the difference between the 12 and 24 colour packs? The 12-colour pack contains a core selection of the most useful everyday colours — ideal for home use, younger children, or as a starter set. The 24-colour pack extends the palette with a broader range of shades, giving more options for detailed colouring and creative work.
What surfaces do they work on? Giotto Turbo Color pens are designed for use on paper and card. For best results use on standard cartridge paper or colouring paper — very absorbent surfaces may cause the ink to bleed slightly.
