Marker Pens

Marker pens, sometimes called magic markers, usually refer to multicolored pens with a built-in ink source. They were invented in 1952 by a New Yorker named Sidney Rosenthal, whose prototype consisted of a felt-tip fastened to an ink bottle.

1. Crayola markers, made by the iconic Crayon manufacturer, are available with wide or fine tips. According to the Crayola site, they also have a feature that could extend the life of a marker: if they dry up, they can be "revived" by placing the tip in warm water.
2. Uni-ball POSCA Color Metallic Marker Pens, are subtly lustrous pens whose ink adheres to multiple surfaces, including glossy ones. The ink can be wiped off with a damp cloth.
3. Prismacolor Four-In-One Markers are made for professional artists. Each features a tip on either end, which can be used to make lines of various thickness, depending on the angle at which the pen is held.

• Google Blog Search: Marker Pens

• Gizmodo: Sharpie Retractable Marker (January 31, 2008)

• Design Mom: New Couch and Permanent Marker (October 27, 2006)

• The Impulsive Buy: Bic Grip 4×4 Permanent Marker (November 19th, 2004)

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