STAEDTLERGARDEN MARKER PEN PERMANENT OUTDOOR MARKER - [Pack of 2]

This is the marker you want. The tip allows for fine print and thicker print by how hard you press. This marker has much more ink, last longer. I've tried the other popular brand and these were faults it had.

It seems to work but only time and sunlight will tell to see if they fade out in the sun. However the first indication is that it writes well on smooth surfaces that usually pens won't adhere to. I am a pro artist and pens are my business. This is a long-standing brand that usually makes good items. Especially for the price but these are a little high.

Work really well

Exactly as described. Fast dry. Pen tip perfect size for plastic plant labels. Comfortable writing instrument.

I've always wanted one of these pens for labeling my plant starts, since permanent markers fade a lot, if not completely, by the end of summer. This marker stays readable all season long, so I don't lose track of what's what out there with all of my different heirloom veggies in the garden. But, if you don't get the lid on tight, it will dry out, which happened to me. The lid doesn't snap on well. I wonder if, by any chance, they've improved their design by now. For the price, you would think the mechanism of snapping closed would be better.

This and the Eddington(sp?) where the only 2 (of 6), I tested on plastic bags, that did not scratch/flake -off/fade. It stays on without fading even after being handled a lot.

I've used many markers for my garden tags. I grow about 350-400 peppers in my garden in addition to other vegetables.In the past, my tags have quickly faded in the Texas sun. I've used pencil, ballpoints, and other 'permanent' markers, but they rub off easily or fade in the sun. These markers stay vivid and bold.I've introduced others to this product and they are equally enthusiastic.Kind of pricy, but they work.Why did you pick this product vs others?:I've used many other options. They have flaws (fading due to UV exposure, hard to read, rub off easily). These don't do that.Functionality:It works when other options won't.

This pen writes well on a laminated map. Well made, small but sturdy point. Allowed me to mark the route and stops of a hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Paris clearly. Recommend.