Sharpie Markers Reign
Lynn Shear
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For years as a student and now as a teacher, I have searched for a marker. Not just any marker, mind you, but one that would write every time I took the cap off. One that would make a clean, dark line. One that could be read whether the paper was close or far. One that would refuse to give out durin 
g the middle of a presentation. Ladies and gentlemen, I have found that marker. It goes by the name of Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker, and it is by far the best writing instrument on the market today. No one can deny its clean, sharp lines. I would turn my desk over to find the Sharpie underneath. It is a prize worth searching for.
Do you need to mark boxes for moving? The Sharpie will be your friend. Do you need to create an award winning science fair project? The Sharpie will be there for you. Are your closets begging for organization? Ask the Sharpie - it can help. Do teachers bemoan your light handwriting? The Sharpie will make visible your precious words. Tax time is nearing - do you need to mail your return? The Sharpie can address it for you - every postman will be able to read it. Do you need to create a stunning visual to compliment your fantastic lesson? The Sharpie can take care of it.
The Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker comes in variety of colors. My favorite is the classic black. Handy to keep around, though, is the rainbow pack that can be purchased at most office supply stores. There is red and green for Christmas, teal and purple for Mardi Gras, and yellow and orange for sunsets and summer. The Sharpie has also begun to be produced in metallic colors, such as gold and silver, which are great for marking on dark paper.
Although I hate to admit it, it must be said that like all things, the Sharpie does have its downside. It will dry out if you leave the cap off. Take seriously the "Permanent" part - if your two-year-old draws on the wall with it, you will have to repaint. It does not make good nail polish for the same reason. Also, it has a tendency to bleed through regular paper, so either save it for construction paper or make sure you have an extra sheet underneath.
Do you need to mark boxes for moving? The Sharpie will be your friend. Do you need to create an award winning science fair project? The Sharpie will be there for you. Are your closets begging for organization? Ask the Sharpie - it can help. Do teachers bemoan your light handwriting? The Sharpie will make visible your precious words. Tax time is nearing - do you need to mail your return? The Sharpie can address it for you - every postman will be able to read it. Do you need to create a stunning visual to compliment your fantastic lesson? The Sharpie can take care of it.
The Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker comes in variety of colors. My favorite is the classic black. Handy to keep around, though, is the rainbow pack that can be purchased at most office supply stores. There is red and green for Christmas, teal and purple for Mardi Gras, and yellow and orange for sunsets and summer. The Sharpie has also begun to be produced in metallic colors, such as gold and silver, which are great for marking on dark paper.
Although I hate to admit it, it must be said that like all things, the Sharpie does have its downside. It will dry out if you leave the cap off. Take seriously the "Permanent" part - if your two-year-old draws on the wall with it, you will have to repaint. It does not make good nail polish for the same reason. Also, it has a tendency to bleed through regular paper, so either save it for construction paper or make sure you have an extra sheet underneath.