SharpieRetractable Permanent Markers | Fine Point | Black | 12 Count

Convenient

Only to be expected, top notch.

very useful to use with one hand, perfect for hard worker, electricians etc

What I ordered

I was expecting a box of 12 Sharpies as pictured but received two plain boxes each containing 6 individually packaged Chinese Sharpies. Massive waste of plastic. I've used these pens before and they work as expected, tend to run out a bit quicker than standard Sharpies as the ink reservoir is smaller to accommodate the retracting mechanism. Great if you're going to be writing on lots of things and don't want the inconvenience of having to use two hands to uncap and recap the pen constantly.

I have had a navy sharpie retractable in my kitchen drawer since 2006 (according to wikipedia, personally I would have said it was earlier) that I use to mark freezer stock. (I also have one of the early minis  Sharpie Mini (Green) , so too old to have the keyring clip, that I use for the notice board.) Sadly it, old blue, got soaked with its nib out in an accidental spill, spluttered and died. Devastated, I sent for a packet of these to help me get over the distress. They arrived today and have all been tested. The new blue is the palest colour, the burgundy or whatever they call the colour is the strongest, the other two rest between. They all have a lovely fine point that can deliver a line just as fine as your typical ballpoint. Admittedly, with use and from experience, the line will not always remain so fine but it doesn't get too thick either.Miracle of Miracles, in the meantime my trusty old blue has revived and is back in the drawer alongside the bags it will be called upon to label and new burgundy with which it will share the job.Edit. Sad to say my original blue pen gave out a few weeks ago. Sadder still the new burgundy followed suit a week later. With that in mind I have downgraded my rating from brilliant to OK

Perfect thank you

Excellent - I use the pens for drawing & writing on CAA Flying charts - they are perfect for this. With other products I needed to use two hands to remove and hold the cap, meaning I had no hand left to hold the chart. The retracting mechanism means that I can do it all with one hand - and I don’t get ink on my shirt pocket (keeps me out of trouble with the wife)!