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Staples - Duramark Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Dozen - Blue
Average customer rating
4.5
(264 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 264 reviews
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Star
5
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Staples - Duramark Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Dozen - Blue
Customer Rating
5
No Bleed Thru QUICK DRY
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: M.C.
from Azle
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received these markers free as part of a promotional through Stellar Panel. These are actually pretty nice markers as far as markers go. I can leave the cap off for extended periods of time without them drying out which is useful when I’m doing large projects. To test the markers sharp side the first thing I used the marker on was to jot down a note to myself in a notebook. As soon as the marker hit the paper I noticed that there was no “spread” so the letters were nice and discernible. Secondly it did not bleed through to the page beneath so that was also nice. I do have a light hand though so if your hand is a bit heavier (as far as writing goes) it may bleed through. Next I also used the marker to write the names of each of my 3 dogs on some new plastic dog bowls I purchased using the broad side of the marker. There was minimal drying time and I didn’t notice any “pooling” where the marker is lifted at the conclusion of a letter. Typically this “pooling” area is where it would take the longest to dry and because there was no pooling the marker ink stayed put without smearing. This is almost impossible when writing on plastic with a permanent marker so I was kind of impressed with that. I will say that unless you’re planning on sharing this pack of 36 (or you happen to use permanent markers a lot) you’re going to have markers for the rest of your life. I use them for almost everything from writing on xmas gifts to making bold notes for myself and my family and everything in-between so this pack may last me one or two years. I do not have any comments for price point versus quality but would recommend the product to my co-workers or anyone else for that matter.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Bold and surprisingly long lasting
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: L.P.
from Delano
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wasn’t expecting to care this much about a box of markers but these honestly impressed me. I’ve been using them for everything from labeling storage bins to making quick signs and even some craft projects with my kids. The chisel tip is super versatile—it lets me write big and bold when I need to but still works for smaller labeling tasks without getting too messy. The ink is dark and dries quickly (a win when you’re moving fast and don’t want smudges). And they last longer than I thought they would—I’ve gone through a bunch already and haven’t had one dry out on me yet. Overall they’re just solid markers that work well and don’t let you down. Definitely glad I got the big pack.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for drawing and outlining
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: J.H.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you’re looking for excellent black permanent chisel tip markers I would highly recommend you try the Staples Duramark Tank Markers! I primarily love chisel tip markers for drawing and coloring especially for drawing and outlining things for my children to color in. These markers are great because the ink is very bold and black and is very smooth to use. It glides effortlessly across the page. Even though it is chisel tip the edge is very pointy and firm so you can do small details as well. Best of all they don’t have a strong typical permanent marker smell! Also they don’t leak through. If you’re using printer paper you can see it through on the other side but it doesn’t actually go through. They also work really well on construction paper poster board and easel paper. Each marker has a pretty good life because I’ve only been using one for awhile and it isn’t showing any signs of drying up at all. Overall great permanent black markers that get the job done!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Big and Bold
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: S.F.
from North Salt Lake
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to receive these markers in the mail. The first thing I did was grab a piece of paper to scribble all over. The chisel tip was at a great angle to make the writing bold or thin depending on the side you use. These are the perfect markers for things like labeling moving boxes or writing on poster boards. Like you would expect from a permanent marker they did bleed through a bit to other pages but not too much. I was using them in a booklet and I wrote on one page I could see the marker through the backside but nothing really got onto the next page. I love that there are so many in a box. This is perfect for if you are having a small army help with your project or maybe you just never want to run out. My favorite part of the marker is that the color is a great dark hue. It stands out just as I would expect.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Decent Markers
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: C.C.
from Oberlin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good markers. Worked well on different type of paper. Didn’t dry out when left open while using over a long period of time (half hour). Decent price in comparison to other name brands. Will continue to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Pleasantly Surprised
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: B.F.
from Round Rock
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I confess I didn’t expect to like these markers very much because I usually choose fine tip markers. I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly the marker wrote. The lines from the marker show up bold and the thickness from the chisel tip is perfect for writing signs and labeling things. I used these markers to number bags for an egg hunt and the ink was bold readable and smudge-resistant. My favorite thing about the markers is that they are non-toxic and do not have a very noticeable odor. That’s important to me with kids in the house. Overall I was impressed by the marker and am excited to use it for future projects.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
They bleed quite a bit
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: A.A.
from Minneola
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a good value pack of markers but they bleed a bit more than another leading brand. I will definitely keep them to use in the wood shop as they're still useful for anything that isn't precious—but for things that I'd prefer to keep crisp I'll be reaching for something else. I did a direct comparison with another permanent marker on plain bond paper making an effort to write with the same speed and pressure for both. As you can see the difference is subtle on the front side of the paper but there's an obvious difference on the back. If you're just looking for function and a low price per marker these could work. They have an unusual smell for a permanent marker but are relatively low odor as they claim.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Just as good
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: R.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These markers to me were just as good if not not better than the Sharpie brand. The ink quality was very strong and showed up well on both paper and poster board. I also love fine tip markers because it makes writing easier for me! With a box so big my husband used some during baseball season for different things. It’s so nice finding a brand of markers that last long and worth the price!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples