Sharpie (writing instrument)

Various Sharpie products

Sharpie is a brand for permanent markers and other writing implements from the US manufacturer Sanford , which has been part of the Newell Rubbermaid Group since 1992 .

The first Sharpie was sold in the United States in 1964 and was the first pen-type permanent marker on the market. There “Sharpie” is also used as a generic name for permanent markers, similar to Edding in German-speaking countries. A large number of permanent and non-permanent pens and markers are currently sold under the brand in over 20 countries. The brand is hardly known in German-speaking countries. US President Donald Trump uses a personalized Sharpie to publicly sign laws and executive orders.

Individual evidence

^ Sharpie History. Sharpie, accessed on June 26, 2012 (English): “Sanford turns its focus to the emerging marker Business and introduces the Sharpie marker. The Sharpie Fine Point black marker becomes the first pen-style permanent marker. "
^ Mary Hanbury, Business Insider: 'Make it look rich': Trump told Sharpie to create a custom pen for him to sign important documents. Retrieved February 21, 2019 .

Web links

Commons : Sharpie - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Sharpie website

[1] Sharpie History. Sharpie, accessed on June 26, 2012 (English): “Sanford turns its focus to the emerging marker Business and introduces the Sharpie marker. The Sharpie Fine Point black marker becomes the first pen-style permanent marker. "

[2] Mary Hanbury, Business Insider: 'Make it look rich': Trump told Sharpie to create a custom pen for him to sign important documents. Retrieved February 21, 2019 .