Are these permanent? I would like pens that don't smudge or bleed from water or alcohol markers
500181
They are not permanent markers. They did smudge for me on a slick calendar that I was writing on. It had to dry for a while before I could write anything else on the calendar. I hope that helps! Happy New Year!
500182
No, they're not a permanent marker. They are a nice writing type pen. They would smudge.
710202
They do not bleed on any surface. Have been using them for years. Excellent pen. Each lasts a long time.
1352555
I currently use water-based markers just to be safe. However, discs I've had for two decades that were written on with a sharpie show and they no sign of deterioration. I'm not saying it's impossible for something in the ink to penetrate the disc's coating and cause damage, but I suspect people are being paranoid, and their disc failures are likely due to something else.
1386068
No they are like normal markers they go till they run out of ink. My tattoos have lasted about a week an half.
1905135
Basically, these are water-based markers with both a brush tip and a medium tip. I have not tried them on any other surface besides different types of papers. As for a fixative, you could make them semi-permanent with any type of watercolor fixative. However, they are not light-fast in my experience. These are fun markers in a HUGE range of colors. They are not an archival medium.
893726
No, these are just like regular gel pens. You should try wet erase markers or dry erase markers for that.
281720
You are right; permanent, not erasable. If you want something permanent, this writes nice and smooth, but if you want erasable, find something else!
913901
Yes! Sharpie markers that are permanent, alcohol based ink pads for stamps, and colored pencil work. I recommend doing a test first with the brand you have, since the color will be much more rich and concentrated once it shrinks. I push hard and make sure to color in the area completely.
1399110
Hi Mara,Yes you can write on Avery labels with ballpoint pen and ink without smudging. (ink such as "Unipen waterproof ink pen")regardsAlex
1029942
I use Chalk Ink wet wipe markers and they work well; you have to shake them up well first. Haven't tried any other type of pen, but plain chalk would work too if your words are small. The pen allows you to write smaller with the side of the tip.
1988530
I use them at work where I write notes and my signature 4-5 days a week. They last me about 3 months before the tip stops working on all sides. Then I have a few more weeks of writing if I find the "right side" but usually I get sick of it and just grab a new one. I love them though! I used to buy Sharpie pens until a friend slowly convinced me these were better.
1352554
I have used sharpies and no problem so far. Of course, I live in a fairly dry not humid area. I have switched to the water based pens just in case, but the sharpies are still running fine.
1168646
Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L. Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too.... » Read More Not well. I think it's a water-based ink. It is kind of splotchy on most plastic - and ....I just tried wetting my finger after it dried for 5 minutes and could easily wipe the ink off the plastic. Then I tried a red and a blue "Sharpie" brand permanent marker - the most common type of permanent felt tip marker pen - and couldn't remove the mark after it dried for a minute. However, the calligraphic pen is permanent on paper - and the pens stay good for years - sometimes even surviving when they are left uncapped for a while. And their chisel points keep a nice shape too. Makes average handwriting - like mine - look fantastic. enjoy, Roger L. « Show Less
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Yes! They will smear and are not like normal sharpies! No, they will not go through paper (printer paper is the thinnest I have used them on) as long as you keep moving, like a normal "wetter" pen/marker.
2265884
i have in fact seen that they sometimes will smear. the best way to stop smearing is putting a piece of paper under you hand while drawing and letting only the pen touch the drawing
899649
I really love these pens! They have never once gotten goopy. Even when I left one sitting head down for a few months, it wrote perfectly right away. The only place I found the possibility of smearing was on very slick paper like parchment or a photo. I just blew on it for a sec & it was dry. For any other purpose, by the time you get to the next line, the 1st one is dry. Did I mention that I love these pens? The colors are great, too. A little brighter than other brands, & the lighter shades are bold enough to show up well. I think they're worth their weight in gold!
19612
I really don't know if they would smear Or bleed through or not. But I do know that somehow these pens have changed and they are not the same quality that I got previously. I don't recommend them at this point.