Map Overlay Marking Tools

The pens of choice for marking on transparent map overlays and laminated maps.

I've used these pens for many years while in planning and operational roles on search and rescue missions. Choose between permanent or non-permanent ink. The non-permanent ink can be wiped off using a damp cloth, but your markings may not survive a rain storm. The permanent ink will easily survive getting wet, but minor erasures can be made with a plastic eraser, and the sheet can be wiped clean with a cloth dampened with alcohol.

STAEDTLER® Lumocolor® Universal Pen Permanent

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  • Design awarded universal pen for use on overhead film and almost all surfaces
  • DRY SAFE - can be left uncapped for days without drying up (test ISO 554)
  • Excellent smudge-proof and waterproof qualities on almost all surfaces
  • Dries in seconds, therefore ideal for left-handed users
  • Permanent, low-odor ink
  • Superb color brilliancy
  • With clip
  • PP barrel and cap guarantee long service life
  • Set of 4 colors in stand-up box (Red, Blue, Green, Black)
  • Set of 8 colors in stand up box (Red, Blue, Green, Black, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Brown)
  • Line width F - fine (approx. 0.6 mm)


MapTools does not sell the Lumocolor Pens anymore. They are available from Amazon. MapTools may receive a small commission when you use this link to order from Amazon. It will not impact the price you pay on Amazon.

Permanent, Set of 4 Permanent, Set of 8 Correction Pen for Permanent Pens

STAEDTLER® Lumocolor® Non-Permanent Universal Pen

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  • Design awarded universal pen for use on overhead film and almost all surfaces
  • Can be wiped off film using a damp cloth
  • Water-soluble ink
  • Fast-drying
  • Superb color brilliancy
  • With clip
  • PP barrel and cap guarantee long service life
  • Set of 4 colors in stand-up box (Red, Blue, Green, Black)
  • Line width F - fine (approx. 0.6 mm)


MapTools does not sell the Lumocolor Pens anymore. They are available from Amazon. MapTools may receive a small commission when you use this link to order from Amazon. It will not impact the price you pay on Amazon.

Non-Permanent, Set of 4

Mars Plastic Eraser

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  • You can make small corrections to Lumocolor Permanent Pen marks on clear film using this Mars Plastic Eraser.
  • Premium quality
  • For graphite on paper and matt drafting film
  • For OHP pen on overhead film
  • Practically residue-free erasing
  • Easy to remove eraser waste thanks to minimal crumbling
  • In practical cellophane wrap
  • Tear strip for easy removal of cellophane
  • Slide sleeve for convenient handling
  • 65 x 23 x 13 mm


MapTools does not sell the the Mars Erasers or the Mars Eraser Stick anymore. They are available from Amazon. MapTools may receive a small commission when you use this link to order from Amazon. It will not impact the price you pay on Amazon.

Mars Eraser Eraser Stick