Sharpie Super Permanent Markers
March 6th, 2006
Sharpie markers are pretty universally popular. So much so that they have a veritable rainbow of colors now as well as mini-Sharpies that you can wear around your neck. I like ‘em.
I particularly like the Sharpie Industrial Super Permanent (sooooooooper permanent!) versions. They come only in black, but are formulated to resist many different chemicals, extreme heat and steam up to 500F. I use them quite a bit to label tools, mechanical and telecom equipment, all of which often live in less than ideal environments.
I find it hilarious that a permanent marker isn’t actually permanent, so they had to develop SUPER permanent markers. Of course, this is the same industry that defines waterproof ink as waterproof when the writing is still legible after exposure to water, not unaffected.
At any rate, they really are pretty permanent. I just wish they came in the mini-Sharpie form factor.