The pick · Best Permanent Marker
Sharpie Fine Point, Black
The category killer. Don't overthink this one.
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Sharpie
Fine Point, Black
The verdict
Why Sharpie wins this category
There is a reason "Sharpie" became the generic word for permanent marker. The Fine Point in black writes on cardboard, glass, metal, fabric, the bottom of a cookie sheet, and the inside of a moving box without smearing, fading, or skipping.
Other markers are louder, fancier, refillable, or scented like fruit. None of them are the marker you actually reach for.
Buy a 12-pack. They will not last as long as you think — Sharpies have legs and walk off — and the unit cost is so trivial that hoarding is the correct strategy.
The pick
Sharpie Fine Point, Black
$15 for 12
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