Questions (40)  

Question: Can these be refilled with smash ink v2
Answer:(AP Reply)Because this marker does not have a pump, you are better off using a dye-based ink (like Pilot or Magic Ink) rather than a pigment-based ink.

Question: Where do you get nibs for these markers.... I looked online with no luck..... what would u recommend to replace or just buy a new one?
Answer:(AP Reply)Hi there! We don't carry replacement nibs for the Jumbo at this time. You could make one using an old chalkboard-style felt eraser, or you could replace the whole marker.

Question: these good for blackbooks??
Answer:(AP Reply)Unless you have a truly enormous black book, I would recommend using a marker with a smaller nib.

Question: Is it possible to make one of these as or close to being as juicy as a mop? I don’t need it to flow super good, I just want it to have a bit of drippyness. I have a couple old pilots I can try to modify to do this.
Answer:(AP Reply)Hi, we don/t make these. You can add more ink to them if you need them to be juicier though.

Question: Can you replace the nibs on these?
Answer:(AP Reply)We don't carry replacement nibs for the Jumbo, sorry about that.

Question: Do the ones you sell have xylene or are they xylene-free?
Answer:(AP Reply)This is not the xylene free line.

Question: does the nib flare at all
Answer:(AP Reply)You/d have to make some adjustments to it. This marker has a crisp chisel nib but basically you can flare out anything with a flick of your wrist sooo.... Yes?

Question: Ay ap, classic AWSOME black marker.. Just add a little speedflow when its new and sh*ts deadly! Would u agree AP?? Speedflow in this mixed with the pilot ink makes it better and harder to buff?
Answer:(AP Reply)We don/t see the need to mix the 2 unless you have no Pilot on hand and use Speedflow to refill? Both Blacks are amazing as is.
 (Trav D Says:) Ok ok well its to late now. I added just a liiittle bit of speedflow in a brand new pilot.. Nd it flows even better but like u said after ahwile it could mess it up but works great for now.. I was the type that would neverr mix inks Especilly speedflow idky i did it but yea thanks (AP REPLY: Sounds tight, we love ourselves a nice black ink.)Ok ok well its to late now. I added just a liiittle bit of speedflow in a brand new pilot.. Nd it flows even better but like u said after ahwile it could mess it up but works great for now.. I was the type that would neverr mix inks Especilly speedflow idky i did it but yea thanks (AP REPLY: Sounds tight, we love ourselves a nice black ink.)

Question: Yo AP what's the difference between the pilot and the refill with xylene, and the ones without? I understand one ink is xylene based and the other one isn't, but does it make a difference?
Answer:(AP Reply)Generally products without Alcohol or Xylene are made so users won/t have to deal with the chemical smell.

Question: This is a dumbass question, but how should I be holding this marker to get lines like shown in demo on youtube, cuz i always get thick lines when writing in one direction, and thin in another. PLS HELP CUZ I DON'T WANT MY TAGS TO LOOK LIKE sh*t!!!!!
Answer:(AP Reply)Sometimes you just dont need the crispy chisel tip. This is an example of it. You can fray out the nib by running it along sandpaper or concrete. This will loosen the fibers and give your nib a round shape. This is excellent for consistent lines.
 (The author of this question Says:) so I should grind down the nib on concrete till its flat? (AP REPLY: No, just enough to loosen the fibers so you get a ROUND nib, not square.)so I should grind down the nib on concrete till its flat? (AP REPLY: No, just enough to loosen the fibers so you get a ROUND nib, not square.)

Question: What is the best way to store the markers? laying down, standing up with the tip down, with the tip up?
Answer:(AP Reply)It doesn/t matter, as long as you don/t refill them too much they shouldn/t leak. If you do, store them nib side up.

Question: How well do these work for outdoor use? Will it write well on most surfaces?
Answer:(AP Reply)Yes the Black especially. Although its dye and it can fade over time. But that has never stopped me and its still one of my favorite markers.

Question: are these too big for the UPS sticker? like, will a 5 letter tag fit on those slaps? because I have grip load of those 4x6 slaps... just trying to find the right marker. please and thank you
Answer:(AP Reply)this would be better.

http://artprimo.com/catalog/pilot-chisel-tip-black-p-851-
.html

Question: how many mililiters is it?
Answer:(AP Reply)This isn't the type of marker that has a tank filled with ink. It has a cotton wad in it so you cant really measure that. 5-6 full drips of Pilot ink from a Pipette will do.

Question: What's your favorite color?
Answer:(AP Reply)black.

Question: Whats the best color for outdoor use?
Answer:(AP Reply)black

Question: Could I fill this with any ink as long as long as it's dye based??
Thanks
Answer:(AP Reply)pretty much most of them. ymmv.

Question: Can you fill these markers with other ink, I heard from a teacher of mine along time ago that loved theses markers that he tried putting India ink in one and it didn't work.
Answer:(AP Reply)Its a Solvent based ink. Putting a water based one like India Ink would be a bad idea. the whole Oil/water thing comes to mind. Just use Pilot Ink. Its damn good and cheap

Question: A friend today told me that sharpie/sanford bought out pilot,and that the new versions of these markers aren't going to be refillable.Is this a f*ckin bad joke or not?-I figured you guys would know since you deal with Pilot often.Thanx
Answer:(AP Reply)Sanford is buying everyone these days. As for the design change I cannot say for sure right now but it wouldn't surprise me. good thing we came up on the Luxor Markers.

Question: wats tha best color
Answer:(AP Reply)black

Question: do pilots stank like other large industrial markers
Answer:(AP Reply)Define stank

Question: Do these have a strong smell?
Answer:(AP Reply)strong enough
 (702 Says:) wats up wit all these lame questions lolwats up wit all these lame questions lol

Question: whats better the sharpie magnum or the the pilot jumbo.
Answer:(AP Reply)do you really have to ask? have you used a magnum?

Question: when i opened my marker there was this black thing at the top do i take that out to refill it or do i leave it in
Answer:(AP Reply)For you, I suggest just leaving it in.

Question: when i opened the marker, there was this blackpadthing in it do i need to take it out to refill and put it back or can i just leave it out
Answer:(AP Reply)LOL! leave it in

Question: how do you screw off the top with out breaking it
Answer:(AP Reply)Really? this is the easiest marker to fill homie
 (dropaholic Says:) Sit on it and spin around TOYSit on it and spin around TOY
 (memo Says:) dude come on get a grip haha i made a funnydude come on get a grip haha i made a funny

Question: can you fill these up with like OTR inks? jw. thanks
Answer:(AP Reply)flowpen ink will work. but just use pilot ink. its cheap and good

Question: do these hav a foreign screw off top like molotow cuz i tried to unscrew it the lefty loosey righty tighty way with a clamp like krink but it didnt work it just scratched the top
Answer:(AP Reply)I know it can be frustrating when you think you are loosening the valve but keep tightening it! Dont worry these arent all foreign style

Question: re up on the black and the black pilot ink duuuude n whers the money shot sucka
Answer:(AP Reply)we get pilot shipments every week.

Question: does the Garvey XT-70 Violet work as a refill?
Answer:(AP Reply)sure

Question: hey AP, what color do you dig the most
Answer:(AP Reply)black. the non color

Question: do these sqeek loud when u rite like them sharpie mags or do they make almost no noise.
Answer:(AP Reply)Never had a problem with them squeaking.
 (MARKADOR Says:) TOTALLY SILENT!TOTALLY SILENT!

Question: can u put marsh nd garvey in dis or only garvey?
Answer:(AP Reply)money shot, garvey, and pilot ink will all work great in the pilot marker

Question: what if i have a black one and want put green pilot ink what do i do ap?
Answer:(AP Reply)you can fill it with green once its empty but it will probably take a few runs before the color changes fully.

Question: can u fill it up with molotow cocktail speedflow ink
Answer:(AP Reply)yes

Question: can you refill these with smash ink ?
Answer:(AP Reply)no. its not a valve marker
 (smearone Says:) no dont ruin a great markerno dont ruin a great marker

Question: when are you guys going to get replacement nibs for these
Answer:(AP Reply)you really need a replacement nib? Did you reverse it yet?
 (smearone Says:) turn it around it does work and its juicyrturn it around it does work and its juicyr

Question: Can u refill these with Garvey
Answer:(AP Reply)yes

Question: i messed up my red by putting the wrong ink in it and i was wondering if i could take out the felt and the nib and put some sponge or sock in the body to obsorbe to obsorbe the ink and use the same thing for the nib?
Answer:(AP Reply)Well you don't know till you try right?
 (willmiran1 Says:) leave marker as is it as is graffitti artists in the 70's used more than 1 color in their marker to make it two toned like green, and black etc or keep refilling it withg the color you want it will fade out in time.leave marker as is it as is graffitti artists in the 70's used more than 1 color in their marker to make it two toned like green, and black etc or keep refilling it withg the color you want it will fade out in time.
 (bbsblaze Says:) tell me if it works ok??tell me if it works ok??

Question: How would i empty out the ink?
Answer:(AP Reply)The ink is not meant to be emptied as it is absorbed into the felt.
 (smearone Says:) ap sells this ink aswellap sells this ink aswell