Sharpie Stainless Steel Fine Point Permanent Marker (1747388)

by Sharpie

• Stainless steel barrel design with Sharpie logo laser etched on barrel
• Refillable- unscrew to replace with Sharpie ink cartridge
• Durable fine point tip produces thinner, detailed lines on most hard-to-mark surfaces
• Quick-drying ink is waterproof, smear proof and fade-resistant
• AP Certified Nontoxic formula

Product Description

Sharpie Stainless Steel Fine Point Permanent Marker (1747388)

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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars OfficeSupplyGeek Review of the Sharpie Stainless Steel March 19, 2009

By B. Greene

Sorry for the lack of photos, they can be found at my blog of similar name.

The Stainless Steel version of the Sharpie takes a product that we are all familiar with, and gives it a simple, yet major makeover. There was never anything wrong with how a Sharpie looked, in fact it was a nice simple design that was pretty timeless. The sturdy plastic construction, the color coded cap, and the plastic clip that allowed you to fasten the pen to whatever you needed to...what more could someone ask for in a permanent marker? Well the folks over at Sharpie decided to step it up a bit and give their classic marker a stainless steel cap and body, and the results couldn't have been better.

One of the first things that you notice about this Sharpie (besides the fact that its stainless steel) is the cool Sharpie logo that is laser etched into the barrel of the marker. This is one of the features of this item that really shows the attention to detail and quality that went into this Sharpie marker. You will also notice (in the next picture) that when you take out the refill cartridge, Sharpie decided to go with a metal threading to screw the cartridge into. I like this option because if they had used plastic and you stripped it, you would have just ruined your fancy new Sharpie Stainless Steel marker...by making the threads on the refill cartridge plastic, it pretty much eliminates that possibility.

Speaking of the refills, they are pretty basic and simple to put in. There really is not much to it, but I thought a picture was in order just to make sure we cover everything about the Stainless Steel Sharpie.

In the uncapped picture above, you can see that the only part of this pen which is not metal, is the plastic grip section of the refill cartridge. As with any other Sharpie, the grip section of the marker is pretty comfortable. The only noticeable differences between the Stainless Steel Sharpie and the regular Sharpie are that the grip section on the stainless steel version is more of a matte or flat finish compared to the glossy finish of a regular Sharpie, and it is also a little longer and thicker on the stainless version and comes to a tapered end towards the tip rather than a rounded end. Ive included a picture for comparison purposes below. Another thing to note is the clip, I know I've used the clip plenty on the regular Sharpie to attach it to sheets of paper and such, so no worries here, the metal clip functions just as well, but it probably wouldn't be a good idea to force too many sheets of paper or anything under the clip.

One thing that has not changed at all that I could notice, was the way that this Sharpie writes. Its identical to any other regular Sharpie I've ever used, but it feels funny to do a review of any writing implement without adding a writing sample. The silver ink you see in the writing sample there is a Sharpie too, its the metallic silver one, same one that I used to do my rendering of the Sharpie logo for the photo backgrounds.

If you are someone who finds themselves presenting in front of a group and writing on those big white flip charts, this is a marker that will really do a great job of adding just another small hint of stylish professionalism to your overall look, and it also makes for a nice pointing device. Weather you are gesturing with the Sharpie stainless in your hand, or actually writing up on an easel and flip chart with it, I think people will notice, but not be distracted by it as it is a very nice looking accessory for any professional.

If there was one improvement that I could make to this new Sharpie, it would be some way to indicate the color that it was, but without having to remove the cap. I am thinking something like a clear plastic window on the side along the length of the barrel would probably do the trick, although I'm sure that the folks over at Sharpie already have their own ideas on how to tackle that issue. More along the lines of "nice to have" suggestions rather than improvements, I think it would also be cool to see this marker in an all black stainless version, or any other color bodies.

In talking further with Sharpie's PR Manager, Susan Wassel, she did mention that "due to the response to the new black ink stainless steel sharpie, Sharpie hopes to expand with new colors, tips sizes and more." so hopefully we can look forward to additional versions of this great looking Sharpie!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fancy Pen for Labeling my Freezer Food at Work. June 9, 2009

By Ivie E.

I have the Stainless Steel Sharpie, and although I don't have many uses for a permanent marker on a regular basis, I use mine to label my food before I put it i the communal freezer at work.

The Stainless Steel Sharpie is slightly heavier than the regular Sharpie, not too much that it would make your hand hurt when using it for a long period of time, but enough to make it feel unique. I would say, 1.5 times a regular sharpie.

The tip is Fine Point, which actually writes more fine point than my regular red sharpie. I like lightness of writing with this pen, you want your sharpie to almost float above the page, to write with them, and not bleed into the paper - another reason you don't want it to be too heavy.

The Stainless Steel Sharpie has a brushed metal feel on the outside of it, giving it a nice feel and texture, and the sharpie name is etched into the barrel, giving it a sophisticated look, but also a place for my to put my thumb when holding the sharpie. :)

I read somewhere that Sharpie will be making different color refills to fit the Stainless Steel, I look forward to have other colors and not just black.

I only wish I were a movie star who was asked for autographs to use my sharpie, rather than labeling my food for the freezer.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just a shiny gimmick June 14, 2009

By M. Kockler

I work in a restaurant and a sharpie is an invaluable tool to me. Anyone who works in a restaurant will know what I'm talking about. I use sharpies so much that I have one with me every waking hour of the day. I have always used them, and will only use Sharpies. When I heard they were making Stainless Steel Sharpies I had to have one. After using it every day for a month I can say that I love it. I will never go back to the plastic sharpie.

The only problem I had was that the pocket clip was pulled off. Not a problem for me since I knew a little J-B Weld (an epoxy/glue that bonds well with metal) would fix that problem right up. Now the clip is permanently attached and the marker is, indeed, indestructible. I was hard on the marker, and as I stated before, I use it many times a day. This might be why the clip broke.

Some have complained that the refillable ink cartridge doesn't stay screwed in. I have not had a problem with this. If you do have this problem I would suggest putting a thin layer of plumbers tape on the thread of the marker, but I don't know since I haven't had this problem.

I like the fact that the ink is refillable. The point seems a bit finer or sharper than the regular Sharpie. It also just seems to write better. This is not just a new flashy, shiny marker, it's actually a better marker.

It might be the look, it might be the feel of it, or it might be it's writing ability... but I love this marker. It's also nice to know that no one will mistake this sharpie for being theirs.

I would recommend this marker, and I would buy it again.