Sharpie (marker)
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Sharpie is a brand of writing implements (mainly permanent markers) manufactured by Newell Brands, a public company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally designating a single permanent marker, the Sharpie brand has been widely expanded and can now be found on a variety of previously unrelated permanent and non-permanent pens and markers formerly marketed under other brands. This article focuses on the legacy Sharpie permanent marker line.
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Product type | Marker pens, gel pens, rollerball pens |
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Owner | Newell Brands |
Country | United States |
Introduced | 1964; 60 years ago (1964)[1] |
Markets | Worldwide |
Previous owners | Sanford L.P. (1964–1990)[1] |
Website | sharpie |
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Sharpie markers are made with several tips, including ultra fine, extra fine, fine, brush, chisel, and retractable tips. Sharpie also produce gel and rollerball pens.