For years now, I’ve always had a Sharpie marker in my arsenal of ‘must have’ tools. I bought my first on-board CD burner back before it was cool (in the late 90’s, and it cost me a pretty penny) and quickly found, like everyone else, that Sharpies were the best tool for writing on CDs.
Fast forward to now. A few weeks ago, I went looking for some new pens. I’m pretty picky about my writing instruments, and Pilot G2 Gel Pens are getting hard to find for some reason, so I made the switch to Uni-Ball Signo pens and I’m really happy with the choice. As an impulse purchase, I picked up a pack of Sharpie fine-point pens. Yes, Sharpie makes actual pens.
The body is nearly as thick as the marker, but the click-out point is superfine, and releases just the write amount of ink. It’s nearly as smooth to write with as a rollerball tip, but without all the pesky ink-bleeding. To say I was surprised at how much I liked it would be an understatement. My only issue with the pen that keeps it from becoming my new favourite is the sheer size of the pen itself. If they could get it down to normal size, I’d be hooked for life.
If you think you use a better pen, let me know and I’ll try it out.
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Hey! Here via penaddict.com. The original sharpie pen, which is still stocked in a lot of stores, is much thinner. It’s not retractable, but it could be more comfortable for you to use.
Hi David
That word in the first line of the 3rd paragraph was pretty “punny” – “write” instead of “right”.
Why don’t you just use a computer like everybody else? Then the American spellcheck can automagically (I hear this is your new word) correct it.
Dad
That’s my father, everyone. Unsolicited and unpaid editing advice is my punishment for years of tormenting him when I was young. Keep in mind that my reaction to said advice will be properly reflected in this year’s Christmas gift, which will be a pile of unwanted flyers that are currently spilling over in my recycling bin.