Overview
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Ink
Our Top Choice
Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Markers
When it comes to making permanent markers, we’ve got to agree that Sharpie is numero uno; with its much-loved and fast-selling permanent markers there is no arguing with this.
Spectacularly opaque and glossy. Marks virtually every surface. Fast-drying. Smooth ink flow. Sturdy felt tips. Doesn’t smudge. Fade-resistant.
Getting the ink to flow at first might be a hassle.
Permanent
Extra fine; fine; medium; bold
5
15 colors
Oil-based; water-resistant
Best Value
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker
Sharpie knows that there is no putting a valve on great ideas, so it makes the tools with which you can express yourself in unmistakable shades, anytime and anywhere.
Limitless versatility. Creates thin lines and marks small spaces. Lively colors. Fast-drying ink. Doesn’t dry out. Great quality at a great price.
Ink might bleed through some surfaces.
Permanent
Fine
2; 12; 24+metallic
41 colors
Water-resistant; AP-certified
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Permanent Marker
Paying due attention to detail is one way to turn even the most mundane and ordinary of tasks into an awe-inspiring masterpiece. Sharpie understands and works with this fact.
Ultra-thin 0.2mm tips. Great for fine lines and detailed coloring. Smooth-flowing ink. Professional-grade quality for fewer bucks. Vibrant color variety.
Bleeds through thin paper.
Permanent
Ultra-fine
2; 6; 24; 48
41 colors
Water-resistant; AP-certified
Stained by Sharpie Brush Tip Fabric Markers
Sharpie is the original. It has achieved iconic status the world over and it desires nothing less for its customers, so it promotes creativity and uninhibited self-expression.
Brush tip for different stroke sizes. Fade-defying ink. Ink dries quickly. Doesn’t smudge, smear, or bleed. Doesn’t need heat setting. Kid-friendly process.
Has limited number of colors.
Fabric
Brush
4; 5; 8
8 colors
ASTM D-4236; fade-resistant
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers
In a world where everything is a competition, Sharpie seeks to put you ahead of the pack and it dexterously creates a path to the top, one thoughtfully-crafted stroke at a time.
Bullet-shaped tip. Noiseless, squeak-free use. Writes smoothly. Water-based ink eliminates bleed-through. Consistent quality. Long-lasting.
It could use more colors.
Flip chart
Bullet
8
7 colors
Water-based; AP-certified