Sharpie markers have ink that leaves a permanent mark on most surfaces and have a quick-drying, waterproof formula that resists fading and with both 20 fine point permanent markers and 6 ultra-fine point permanent markers, it's easy to draw lifelike details.

Sharpie markers are manufactured in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, and Maryville, Tennessee, and with numerous off-shore partners globally.

But both options fall short when you're marking something that's dark. With the metallic sharpie. You can permanently write on even the darkest glossiest surface and be able to read the mark.

Metallic paint pens can be used for card-making, painting, scrapbooking, and many other arts and crafts. These bright and colorful paint pens can be used to make dazzling designs, beautiful hand lettering, and intricate illustrations.

1989: Sharpie introduces the Ultra Fine tip. Available in the same 8 colors as Fine Point. (The plastic cap clip was introduced in 2006. The clip was metal from 1989-2006.)

Sharpie Marker offers an ultra-fine point that marks on most hard-to-mark surfaces. Permanent on most surfaces. Fade-resistant and water-resistant ink further extends multiple project uses.

1989: Sharpie introduces the Ultra Fine tip. Available in the same 8 colors as Fine Point. (The plastic cap clip was introduced in 2006. The clip was metal from 1989-2006.)

1964 Designed to be bold, permanent, and impactful, Sharpie is an icon in American culture. Launched in 1964, it invented the permanent marker category and continues to push the boundaries of what permanent markers can do.

Apply liquid dish soap to pretreat the stain. Rinse under cold water until no more color is being removed. Place the fabric over a pad of paper towels and saturate with rubbing alcohol, using a cotton ball to blot the stain.

Alcohol evaporates at a lower temperature than water. And because of this, if you use your sharpie often or do not cap it back after using, the alcohol at the tip of sharpie will evaporate quickly leading to the sharpie drying out.

That's where metallic pens come into play, giving your artwork an eye-catching glint and sheen you just can't get from regular markers. Some metallic markers are just like regular felt-tip pens, except with metallic ink, while others dispense an ink that is more like paint.

1. Fill your bowl with rubbing alcohol (you can also use the cap of the alcohol bottle, as you'll see in these examples) and put the Sharpie, tip down, in the liquid.
2. Let it sit until you see a little ink running out into the alcohol.
3. The next time you put pen to paper, your Sharpie should be working perfectly!

Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers - Fine Marker Point - Gold, Silver Alcohol Based Ink - 2 / Set 4.9 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.9 of 5.

Oil-based Paint Marker from Sharpie, the leader in permanent markers. This opaque paint and xylene-free paint pigment is fade and water resistant. The valve-action marker is designed to keep paint free flowing. Works great on a variety of surfaces including fabric, metal, glass and rubber.

Is Sharpie permanent on clothing? Well, Sharpies are intended to be permanent markers, but the reality is the marks do fade somewhat with frequent washing. If spot-treated using our methods we've outlined, Sharpie marks really don't stand a chance!

1989. Sanford released the Sharpie Ultra Fine Point. These marker pens have a slim barrel, metal pocket clip, and precise, needle-point tip. Today, they're one of the best types of Sharpies for writing.