Sharpie Notes
Read practical notes on marker bundles, refill timing, presentation kits, and documentation questions that come up when schools, offices, and distributors buy writing instruments in volume.
A quality manager's honest take on why Sharpie markers fail on whiteboards, how to choose the right marker, and what the fine print doesn't tell you.
Straight answers to common questions about Sharpie products—from removing permanent ink from dry erase boards to choosing between latex and acrylic paint. Written by a quality compliance manager with real-world experience.
A comparison of Sharpie's permanent markers and erasable pens across safety, removability, and best-use scenarios, with real-world advice from an emergency planning specialist.
Answers to common Sharpie questions from an experienced office administrator — covering watercolor techniques, alcohol markers, corkboard use, skin safety, and even the strangest calculator question you'll ever read.
A procurement manager shares the painful lesson learned when assuming a Sharpie could replace a surgical marker in a hospital supply order. Includes checklist for avoiding similar mistakes.
A quality compliance manager shares a personal story about a failed project where ignoring Sharpie marker tip sizes led to a costly redo, with lessons for sublimation printer setups, using a mean median mode calculator for defect analysis, and troubleshooting a printer going offline.
A practical guide to selecting Sharpie markers for different office and creative needs, based on tip types, ink formulations, and color varieties. Written from the perspective of a quality inspector who reviews writing instruments for a living.