Comments on: One Sharpie to Rule Them All!

Question: One Sharpie to Rule Them All!

clango — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:59:38 -0800

What's the most permanent marker pen in the universe? Specifically, if one were to be going to comic / sci-fi shows and drawing on / signing shirts for people, is there a more permanent ink than Sharpie Industrial (amazing funes) or Rub A Dub washable pens? (bonus points if it's permanent after being drawn over silk screened areas and can be washed)

By: amyms

amyms — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:07:52 -0800

I've heard anecdotally that Bic permanent markers are more permanent than Sharpies, but I've never noticed a big difference personally.

By: ALongDecember

ALongDecember — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:09:38 -0800

Marks-A-Lot?

Or if you're writing on t-shirts, what about fabric markers?

By: Sailormom

Sailormom — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:15:06 -0800

Maybe the Dixon Redimark Permanent Marker. It has non-toxic, odorless ink and won't bleed through paper.

By: chunking express

chunking express — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:15:47 -0800

Not sure how good it would be for writing on fabric, but this pen could be used as a chemical weapon.

By: banannafish

banannafish — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:16:38 -0800

I have ruined many a shirt (accidently) with Sanford King Permanent Markers. And despite many washings, still not fading. Bonus uses include covering scuffs on black high heels in a pinch.

By: valentinepig

valentinepig — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:19:20 -0800

Paint pens

By: box

box — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:33:25 -0800

'Industrial' Sharpies are, in my experience, slightly more permanent than the regular ones.

By: box

box — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:44:28 -0800

Oh, heck, I somehow missed the word 'industrial' in your question. Okay, then--Krink is more permanent than Sharpie ink, but it's drippy--that's part of the appeal--and so I don't think it's as well-suited to signing t-shirts.

By: Addlepated

Addlepated — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:48:38 -0800

I use Pigma pens to make labels for quilts and there's no discernible fading after multiple washes.

By: elendil71

elendil71 — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:51:43 -0800

I have a t-shirt signed by the lovely folks from Yo La Tengo using a standard large tip Sharpie and its still legible (but very very faded) after almost 8 years. The shirt itself is almost falling apart from use and washes so the marking has held up pretty well.

By: humblepigeon

humblepigeon — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:39:30 -0800

How about some of those pens filled with gel ink? The types that are silver or gold colored and are used in craft activities?

By: rosebengal

rosebengal — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:56:25 -0800

I don't have a lot of experience with them on fabric (other than accidentally marking up my lab clothes) but Lab Markers available from VWR are not only waterproof but alcohol proof (Sharpies wash right off in EtOH). The downside is that the "fine tip" may be too small for your purposes and they have strong smelling fumes.

By: sebastienbailard

sebastienbailard — Wed, 30 May 2007 12:25:05 -0800

I'd be careful of using some of those markers on skin.