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I’m sure you’ve seen Milwaukee Inkzall markers before, but just in case – Inkzall is Milwaukee’s line of construction-focused permanent markers.
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Inkzall markers made their debut in 2014, and Milwaukee has been expanding the lineup ever since.
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If I had to guess, I’d say that Milwaukee’s standard fine point markers are most popular. They also have paint markers, highlighters, and different marker sizes.
But, for the sake of this discussion, let’s talk strictly about Milwaukee’s fine point Inkzall markers.
I like these markers a lot, and just bought another multi-color 4-pack last week. I use them on wood, paper, metal, plastic, and all manner of other work materials.
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And then there’s the ubiquitous Sharpie fine point permanent marker.
Sharpie has a huge variety of markers, including a line or Sharpie Pro markers that they say are “built jobsite tough.” But, the standard fine point marker is likely the most popular and also the style that was firmly in Milwaukee’s crosshairs from the start.
Which Should You Buy? Don’t look at me, I cannot answer that, I buy and use both, and I would quickly recommend the same.
I tend to damage both Sharpie and Inkzall markers, although not usually very quickly unless I’m marking extremely abrasive materials.
Milwaukee said they designed their Inkzall marker tips to hold up against rough jobsite materials such as OSB, concrete, and cinder blocks, and they do seem a little more durable than Sharpie markers.
Sharpie markers are less expensive, and you can always upgrade to one of their “Pro” markers if you need something more durable and potentially longer-lasting.
I have purchased more robust styles of Sharpie markers before, but I always come back to their fine point.
Inkzall and Sharpie are from the only two brands in the permanent marker and jobsite marker game, but they’re perhaps the best-known nowadays, as well as most widely available.
Without a doubt, Sharpie has the advantage when it comes to availability, but Inkzall markers can be found at every Home Depot store, some independent dealers, and also online suppliers.
The beauty of this type of product is that you can – and should – buy at least one of each, and determine for yourself which you like better.
I have found that I sometimes do tend to reach for Inkzall markers more in work settings than Sharpie markers.
But for most of my usage, I reach for Inkzall or Sharpie, whichever is closest to me.
With all that said, I’m curious – which do you buy, and which do you reach for most?
In theory, I could say that as the Inkzall markers are designed for jobsite use, they’d be the better go-to for jobsite marking tasks. But I use Sharpies very regularly, and they’re usually just as good on most smoother materials.
My marking needs are generally very broad and varied, and so I rarely buy or pick up specialty types.
I like both brands’ markers about equally as well, and will continue buying both. What about you?
RevMark is another good brand, and I’m still using a couple from my original sampling a few years ago.
A reader recently recommended I try Markal markers, and I’ve got them on my list. Are there any other types of markers you guys would recommend?
