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the chemical proof that paper, walls, and your good shirt are all the same canvas
means Markers are pens with felt or fiber tips and a reservoir of ink, used for bold writing, coloring, or labeling on a variety of surfaces.
from From "mark," a word with deep Germanic roots — Old English "mearc" meant a boundary, border, or sign, a cousin of words across the Germanic family and ultimately tied to the idea of a visible edge or token. A "marker" is simply a thing that makes a mark; the word stretched naturally from boundary stones and tally signs to, by the 20th century, the ink-filled pens that leave their proof on every surface they touch.
- squeak code
- that smell is a chemical solvent evaporating fast
- permanent lie
- dry-erase ink dissolves Sharpie marks instantly
- cap death
- most markers die from being left uncapped
- king size
- Magic Marker debuted in 1953, before Sharpie existed
- scent wars
- scented markers triggered nostalgia and copycat sniffing bans
copic markers — japanese alcohol-based markers used by professional illustrators and designers since 1987
sharpie permanent markers — american oil-based marker brand created in 1956, sold over 2 billion units globally
molotow chrome markers — german spray paint markers with metallic finish, favored by graffiti artists and muralists