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Fltr (left): Sharpie sponsorship on a NASCAR car, 2014; (right): branded products on sale in London Former US president Donald Trump has a well-known preference for using Sharpies to sign official government documents, as he did when he gave autographs. [10] Sharpies are the writing utensil of choice for astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of their usability in zero-gravity. According to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who commanded the International Space Station in 2012–2013, "you can hold it any which way and it still works". [9] This section may contain information not important or relevant to the article's subject. Please help improve this section. ( February 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Bedard, Paul (September 17, 2006). "Washington Whispers - Better Make It a Sharpie-or Else". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on July 16, 2013. (archived 2013)

In 1990, Sharpie was acquired by The Newell Companies (later Newell Rubbermaid) as part of Sanford, a leading manufacturer and marketer of writing instruments. [3] We provide permanent markers perfect for home and business use on multiple surfaces, semi-permanent markers that can be wiped off with a solution, and non-permanent markers such as whiteboard markers. All of these of course come in multiple colours, so you can colour-code and get creative with your marking. Make it look rich': Trump told Sharpie to create a custom pen for him to sign important documents". Business Insider. November 2018. Frias, Lauren (November 12, 2022). "6 memorable times Trump wielded his trademark Sharpie". Business Insider . Retrieved March 24, 2023. The right pen can do wonders for your writing, especially if you want to leave a lasting impression. Similarly, the right handwriting pen for school can make such a difference for children when just learning to write or building their confidence. There’s so much a quality pen can do, so shop our range today!

a b c "Sharpie History". Sharpie.com. 2014-01-30. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02 . Retrieved 2014-04-30. Sharpie" was originally a name designating a permanent marker launched in 1964 by the Sanford Ink Company (established in 1857). The Sharpie also became the first pen-style permanent marker. [1] [2] Hadfield, Chris (2013). An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. London: Macmillan. p.199. ISBN 978-1-4472-5751-6.