The famous and useful China Hydro marker has been an important industrial tool for years, but it is no longer manufactured. Sadly, the backstock is now gone, so we searched for something with which to replace that wonderful product. We think we've got what everyone needs. 

Markal makes a super little item called a Trades-Marker. It comes both permanent and water soluble, and it comes with a mechanical marker. The holder has a clip so it can be put into a pocket and carried around. It is also retractable, so the actual marker portion won't mark up clothing. For convenience, the holder comes in a starter pack with a nice hard plastic container holding a dozen refills.

The refills are the water soluble material used on glass, plastic, stone, steel, iron, ceramic and other non-porous surfaces . The 4mm tip can get into small spaces easity, and it comes in white, yellow, black and red for ease of identification. These are favored by the transportation industry, metal fabricators, the glass industry and, of course, the automotive industry.

This marker works on smooth, rough, rusty or dirty surfaces, and since you won't have to unravel a paper cover, you won't be looking for waste containers while you're trying to get something done. With the tech friendly plastic holder, hands stay clean. Marks wipe away quickly with water. Quality Control people will like this sleek tool. 

We like the push button advance for one-handed use, and the clip helps prevent the marker from rolling off your work bench. 

This great product is made right here in the U.S..  Try it today. We think this tool will win you over.