A marker that draws two colours simultaneously — and the effect is exactly as striking as that sounds. The Royal & Langnickel Halo Hues Outline Markers use a specialised dual-pigment ink technology that separates as it dries, producing a brilliant metallic silver centre automatically surrounded by a vivid coloured border with every single stroke. No technique, no second pass, no additional tools — just one stroke from one marker, and the halo effect appears as the ink settles.
The ink technology is genuinely innovative. The formula is engineered so that the metallic silver pigment concentrates in the centre of the stroke while the coloured pigment migrates to the edges during drying, forming a glowing coloured outline around a silver core. The result is a mark that looks considerably more complex and deliberate than a single pen pass would suggest — the kind of effect that takes effort to achieve with multiple markers or digital tools, achieved here automatically and consistently with every stroke.
The 3mm bullet tip gives a bold, confident line suited to lettering, illustration, card making, journalling, scrapbooking, and decorative craft work where the halo effect needs scale and visibility to show at its best. The markers work effectively on both light and dark paper and card surfaces, and the effect is particularly dramatic on dark backgrounds where the silver centre and the coloured halo both show with maximum contrast.
The set contains six colours — Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple — a vivid, complementary selection that covers the full warm-to-cool spectrum and works naturally together for rainbow lettering, graduated colour effects, and mixed-colour illustrative work.
Shake well before use, prime the tip on scrap paper, and allow marks to dry fully to see the complete halo effect develop.
Tip size: 3mm bullet tip
Colours: Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
Effect: Dual-colour — metallic silver centre with vivid coloured outline, automatic with every stroke
Suitable for: Paper, card — light and dark surfaces
How does the Halo Hues effect work?
The specialised ink formula contains both metallic silver pigment and coloured pigment. As the ink dries, the silver pigment concentrates in the centre of the stroke while the coloured pigment migrates to the edges, forming a glowing coloured border around a metallic silver core — automatically, with every stroke, without any additional technique required.
Do the marks need time to develop the halo effect?
Yes — allow the ink to dry fully to see the complete halo effect. The separation of the silver and coloured pigments occurs during drying, so the full effect is most visible once the ink has settled and dried completely.
What surfaces do they work on?
Paper and card — both light and dark surfaces. The halo effect is particularly dramatic on dark backgrounds where both the silver centre and the coloured border show with maximum contrast.
How does the 3mm tip version differ from a 2mm version?
The 3mm tip produces a bolder, broader stroke that gives the halo effect more scale and visibility — well suited to lettering at larger sizes, bold illustration, and decorative work where the dual-colour effect needs to be clearly visible. A 2mm tip gives a finer, more controlled line better suited to smaller lettering and more detailed work.
