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us Offline ducktapehero

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Pen or Sharpie
on: March 03, 2011, 04:09:51 PM
In the last couple of years or so I've become convinced of the usefullness of carrying some sort of writing implement. The problem was I kept going back and forth between a pen and a Sharpie. The pen is much better for writing checks and making little notes to myself while the Sharpie is much more adaptable to many writing surfaces. I have a bit of OCD so the last few weeks have been unnerving as I've gone back and forth, back and forth deciding which is truly deserving of becoming my EDC.

I was at an office Supply store yesterday and I saw it. http://www.usartsupply.com/Sharpie/Sharpie-Twin-Tip-Permanent-Marker.aspx

IT'S GOT A PEN AND A SHARPIE POINT. (btw I know it may not technically be a "pen". I'm referring to the ultra fine point) I can now write checks that are still capable of being read while at the same time I can write on just about every material I need to.

YAY!!!! DTH is a happy manchild.  :D :D

Of course, I wasn't lying about the OCD thing, now I can go back to obsessing about which multi-tool to carry, which cane to carry and whether I want to carry my cell phone in my left front pocket or right front pocket.
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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #1 on: March 03, 2011, 07:32:27 PM
I totally agree  :tu:

I happened upon the Twin Tip Sharpies in a random shop for a ridiculously low price. I got a few packs; gave some out to guys on here and kept a pack for myself. Shame they never got them back again  :-\

Sometimes you just need a fine marker  :D

             

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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #2 on: March 03, 2011, 08:06:38 PM
People still accept checks down there?  Wow.... the only thing we use them for up here nowadays is writing VOID on them before you give them to someone for a preauthorized paymant plan!

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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #3 on: March 03, 2011, 08:25:09 PM
How about a Sharpie Pen?  It's an ultra-fine tip Sharpie.  Best of both worlds!

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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #4 on: March 03, 2011, 11:51:01 PM
I do carry a Sharpie and a Zebra pen myself though one of these might be what I'm looking for. :tu:
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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #5 on: March 03, 2011, 11:55:04 PM
I generally carry a pen I like to write with and a Sharpie - depends if I have a bag with me or not. If it's just pockets, it's a Space pen.

I do like a nice twin tip though :D
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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #6 on: March 04, 2011, 12:03:33 AM
I love my 701 zebra pen, it's perfect for me at school, but I am never without a sharpie and a sharpie pen...they are fantastic for everyday.  Taking notes, it's the sharpie pen, for clinic and work (when i often don't have 2 hands and need a clicky) it's the Zebra 701.  I love Sharpies.  Haven't tried the dual tips though.  Might h ave to try that.
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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #7 on: March 08, 2011, 06:59:57 AM
Both! Sharpie AND Pen! And usually a mechanical pencil.


(and maybe a china marker, paint pen, carpenters pencil - depends what hat I'm wearing that day :P )
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Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 11:26:07 PM
I've carried the twin tip Sharpie for many moons.  Best of both worlds.

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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #9 on: May 06, 2011, 07:21:06 PM
Quote from: powernoodle on May 03, 2011, 11:26:07 PM
I've carried the twin tip Sharpie for many moons.  Best of both worlds.

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I hope you carry that knife closed  :o

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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #10 on: May 06, 2011, 08:49:18 PM
Quote from: threeme2189 on May 06, 2011, 07:21:06 PM
I hope you carry that knife closed

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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #11 on: May 06, 2011, 09:01:26 PM
I wish I was emotionally mature enough to carry a gun.
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Re: Pen or Sharpie
Reply #12 on: May 06, 2011, 10:02:01 PM
Quote from: powernoodle on May 06, 2011, 08:49:18 PM
Quote from: threeme2189 on May 06, 2011, 07:21:06 PM
I hope you carry that knife closed

Dang it, my leg has been killin' me for the long time.  I think you discovered my problem.  Thanks!

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