Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 12 Colored Markers(80699)
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 12 Colored Markers(80699)
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches ; 8.2 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B0004F7GUI
- Item model number: 80699
By : Expo
List Price :
Price : $9.75
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Product Description
Dry-erase Markers,Chisel Point,Nontoxic,12/PK,Assorted [1 each of Black, Blue, Red, Green, Pumpkin, Orange, Brown, Purple, Plum, Pink, Lime and Aqua]
Technical Details
- Bold colors command attention even at a distance
- Erases cleanly and easily
- For use on whiteboards, glass and non-porous surfaces
- Certified AP Nontoxic ink
Customer Reviews
UPDATE 10/14/05: I previously reported that these markers were of inconsistent quality. As it turns out, this was partially due to user error. I had been storing the markers vertically (in the supplied box) with the tips pointing up. This significantly degrades the marking quality.
I am now storing the markers upside-down, and it has improved the quality of most of them, most notable the orange marker.
I'm keeping my original review intact for posterity. It appears unaltered below.
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I use whiteboards a lot. In fact, my co-workers know that I can hardly explain anything without whipping out a few dry-erase markers and making a quick diagram. I'm also a big fan of using various different colored markers when whiteboarding complex ideas.
For a long time I've felt constrained by the traditional four marker colors that seem omnipresent in the workplace: blue, red, green and black. Four colors simply isn't enough for big ideas! When my wife bought me this 12-pack of markers, I didn't hesitate to crack them open and put them to good use.
Sadly, I was somewhat disappointed in the results. My complaint is two-fold: First, the quality of the markers varies from color to color; some markers make bold, crisp lines while other yield faint and washed-out scribbles. Second, the variety of colors is somewhat lacking.
Let's break it down by color. I believe it's possible to break them down into three groups of four markers, which I'll review below:
OLD RELIABLES
This 12-pack includes the traditional red, blue, green, and black, of course. These tried and true markers do not disappoint, making clean, crisp lines that can be easily read.
THE EXPANSION SET
Expo has made a handful of other colors for a while, though they are seen far less often. I think of these colors as "expansion" colors. You know, sort of like NFL expansion teams? Even though they've been around for years, everyone still thinks about them as being "new." So, how do these relative new comers stack up?
Brown - Good color, but overall not very dark. Hard to see from a distance. Real potential here, but the implementation is lacking.
Yellow - The yellow marker is much better than you might expect. You might think it would be too light, but it's actually quite readable. The color is nice and bright, too.
Purple - Excellent marker. The purple is bold and very readable. This "secondary" color holds its own against the old school gang of four.
Orange - Awful. The orange marker is possibly the worst of the bunch. It's too light, for starters. Also, the orange isn't the bold, construction cone orange I was hoping for. It's more like watered-down tang.
THE "NEW" GROUP
This 12-pack claims to include four "new" colors: turquoise, aqua, lime, and pink. The last three of these aren't really new, as they have been previously marketed, along with orange, as part of a "Caribbean Colors" set. Let's take a look at each color:
Turquoise - Clearly the most successful of the "new" colors, turquoise is starting to pop up as part of a 6-pack where it joins orange and the old reliables. Nice job, rookie! Sadly, turquoise is kind of a let down. It's more like light blue than turquoise, making it not different enough from blue to be that useful, except maybe when good old blue isn't handy.
Aqua - Okay, this color is nearly indistinguishable from the color made by the green marker. What a waste.
Lime - This marker, called "Keylime Green" in the Caribbean set, is not too bad. The color is exactly what you'd expect from a marker called "lime." A little light, but it's not bad. But honestly, did we really need more green?
Pink - This marker makes nice bold strokes, but the color is horrible. The pink is gray-ish and ugly. I can't even believe they had the nerve to call this "Paradise Pink" in the Caribbean set! If paradise is as dreary as this marker, I'll pass.
Overall, I was a little disappointed in this set of markers. My advice is to stick with the old reliables and try to pick up a purple and a yellow if you can. I think Expo makes an 8-pack which includes those six plus orange and brown -- that's probably your best bet.
Received the markers in a timely fashion. Problem was that 3 out of the 12 markers did not work. One marker was dry and the other two were missing the tips. Don't understand how this could have happened. The package was sealed.
The ones which worked were vibrant in color and were easy to erase. If only, all the markers worked!
Expo Low Odor Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, 12 Colored Markers(80699)
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