pen 105: sharpie extra fine permanent marker

at first glance, today's pen, the sharpie extra fine permanent marker looks basically like the ultra fine point that i reviewed waaaay back on post #6. aside from the difference between extra and ultra printed on the body of the pen, the differences are virtually indistinguishable until you remove the cap.

everything that i wrote about my feelings on sharpie pens remains the same as they were the day that i started this blog. i can also say honestly that with one exception (their ill conceived and executed "erasable" pen) that i have never regretted buying a sharpie. its a good quality product that is versatile and has yet to let me down.

the extra fine point, in my experience is not really all that different from its ultra fine little brother, they both have plastic nibs, they both bleed out and through the paper, the extra fine pen does seem to need a little warming up before you get a solid consistent line, especially if you stop using it for a few minutes and leave the cap off. this is a little annoying but not the end of the world. even sharpie's official website does not distinguish between the two pens as far as the description goes (see below).

say what you will, either pen is good for detail work, sketching, writing (even though it says not to write with them printed on the pen's body.) and will last for years. seriously, i have some of these pens that i bought when i left for college back in 2001.

do i recommend this pen?

no brainer - it's a sharpie, these pend run for under $2 dollars a pen - it's pretty much idiot proof... yes, go buy one.

website: 
www.sharpie.com

what they say:

Make your point with style and precision.

• Fade and water resistant
• Permanent on most surfaces
• Precise tip increases control and accuracy
• Quick-drying ink AP certified nontoxic formula
• 3 bold colors to make your point

how is this different from the sharpie ultra fine point?

(ultra fine point)

Make your point with style and precision.

• Fade and water resistant
• Permanent on most surfaces
• Precise tip increases control and accuracy
• Quick-drying ink AP certified nontoxic formula