For marking on multiple surfaces, the Sharpie Oil Based Paint Marker is the ideal choice. It can be written on glass, paper, or anything else that comes to mind. If you want a pen that can write on any surface, you need the oil-based Sharpie paint marker. paint marker with an oil base. Created by the industry leader in permanent markers, Sharpie. Water and fading resistance are features of opaque paint and xylene-free paint pigment. The purpose of the valve-action marker is to maintain paint flow. low odor, non-toxic, and fast drying. Customers looking for snowman or Uni Posca markers would really like this substitute.