permanent markers
Won't wash off
Permanent markers are writing instruments with ink designed to resist fading and removal.
Unlike dry-erase or washable markers, permanent marker ink bonds to most surfaces—paper, plastic, metal, skin—and won't wipe away: Someone wrote on the bathroom wall in permanent marker.
The permanence is relative; alcohol and other solvents can often remove the ink.
Sharpie is the dominant brand name, sometimes used generically.
Continuing through time
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- fade-resistantWon't pale with exposure
- indelibleImpossible to remove
- archivalOf preserved documents
long-lasting · durable · stain · removal · rubbing alcohol · acetone · irreversible
Identifiers for sorting items
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- signagePosted public displays
- namingAssigning a label
organizing · annotation · inscription · inventory · coding · storage bins · moving boxes · cables
Porous writing point
- inkWriting fluid
- finelinerNarrow-tipped ink pen
- chisel tipFlat, angled writing edge
- bullet tipProjectile's forward point
fine point · broad tip · cap · bleed-through · quick-dry · waterproof · fade-resistant · alcohol-based
Darkest possible hue
- redPrimary color, warm
- bluePrimary color; also sad
- greenColor of vegetation
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
gold · silver · neon · fluorescent · pastel · earth tones · primary colors · assorted
Picture explaining something
- doodleMindless rough sketch
- zentangleStructured relaxation drawing method
- letteringStyled written characters
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
blending · layering · coloring · outlining · sketching · mixed media · card making · manga
lasting
Continuing through time
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- fade-resistantWon't pale with exposure
- indelibleImpossible to remove
archival · long-lasting · durable · stain · removal · rubbing alcohol · acetone · irreversible
tags
Identifiers for sorting items
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- signagePosted public displays
naming · organizing · annotation · inscription · inventory · coding · storage bins · moving boxes · cables · containers
felt-tip
Porous writing point
- inkWriting fluid
- finelinerNarrow-tipped ink pen
- chisel tipFlat, angled writing edge
bullet tip · fine point · broad tip · cap · bleed-through · quick-dry · waterproof · fade-resistant · alcohol-based · oil-based
black
Darkest possible hue
metallic · gold · silver · neon · fluorescent · pastel · earth tones · primary colors · assorted · multipack
illustration
Picture explaining something
- doodleMindless rough sketch
- zentangleStructured relaxation drawing method
- letteringStyled written characters
calligraphy · blending · layering · coloring · outlining · sketching · mixed media · card making · manga · comic art
plastic
Capable of being molded
ceramic · fabric · leather · paper · cardboard · stone · rubber · vinyl · foil · glossy
- markershighlighter, highlighters, felt tips, felt-tip, felt pens
permanent markerswhiteboard markers
Erasable writing tools for glossy surfaces
washable markers · disappearing ink · chalk · pencils · grease pencils
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