Supreme x Magic Ink Markers (Set of 8)
The original behind the Supreme x Magic Ink Markers (Set of 8) is the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors) — $30 retail vs Supreme's $48.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Magic Ink is a line of refillable felt-tip markers made by Teranishi Chemical Industry, founded in Osaka in 1953; the Magic Ink Large was Japan's first commercial felt-tip marker on release in 1953. Each marker uses a glass body, a broad chisel nib, and oil-based xylene ink, refillable through a screw-in reservoir cap and popular among graffiti writers for the dense pigment load and fast dry time. The SS22 Supreme version is a standard eight-color set — black, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, brown, pink — with a printed Supreme logo on each barrel. Released April 14, 2022 at $48.
About Teranishi
Teranishi Chemical Industry is a Japanese marker manufacturer founded in 1916 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The company released Magic Ink in 1953, the first oil-based permanent marker developed and sold in Japan, and the Magic Ink Large became the country's standard for industrial labeling, shipping, and signage. Teranishi makes the markers under the Magic Ink and TEXTA names, with a fast-drying, water-resistant oil ink and a felt-tip body that has barely changed in over seventy years. The eight-color ML-8 set remains the company's signature product. Supreme collaborated with Teranishi on a co-branded eight-color Magic Ink Marker set for Spring/Summer 2022.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $48 |
|---|---|
| Teranishi retail | $30 |
| Hype tax | +60% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Magic Ink Markers (Set of 8) just the regular Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors)?
The Supreme x Magic Ink Markers (Set of 8), released in Spring/Summer 2022, is based on the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors). Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors) is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors) than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $48 for the Supreme x Magic Ink Markers (Set of 8); the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors) retails for $30. That's a 60% markup — buying the original saves you $18, or 38% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors)?
You can buy the Teranishi Magic Ink Marker Set (8 colors) from PAMM Shop. Retail price is $30. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
