EK-780 Garden Markers, 0.8 mm Writing Width, UV Resistant, Waterproof Permanent Markers Ideal for Plant Labels, Quick-Dry Garden Marker for Plants Outdoor & Indoor Use - Black, 12 Pack

Best markers for plant tags. Legible even after 1-2 years of use outside.

Great pen. Will await to see if it fades more that a sharpie.

These are absolutely wonderful. I used these on all my garden markers last year and had 0 fading or running. A must have

Bought a dozen of these in the spring of 2022, and two years later I can say unequivocally that these markers absolutely do what they claim to. The black ink stays dark and readable on plastic label stakes all the way through a California growing season, and this spring (2024) I've even recycled a couple of the labels stakes from last year for varieties I'm planting again this year. The tip is a good size (not too big, not too small) for writing on the stakes. Ink spreads very little if at all, so edges of the printing stay sharp and easy to read. Caps have a satisfying snap and so far (2+ seasons) have kept the tips from drying out. Highly recommended, and I do NOT say that lightly.

I ordered these to keep up with all of the varieties of peppers and tomatoes I grow from seed every year. I've always had a hard tie finding a marker that would hold up outside. I wish I would have known years ago that Sanford was discontinuing their solvent based permanent markers, because since then, I haven't found one that really holds up to outdoor use. These Artline markers are doing better than any others I've tried, but after three months, I am starting to have a hard time reading some of them. They do write nicely, and don't have any foul odor, which makes them pleasant to use. I just wish they were longer lasting.In my opinion, if you're using these to mark plastic plant tags that only have to last from starting seedlings, to planting them in the garden a few months later, these will work fine. If you need them to a couple of seasons or more, I'd recommend using an embossing label maker. I just don't see the plastic tags I marked with these Artline markers lasting through the growing season and still being legible. On the other hand, if you're using wooden plant tags, these should hold up much longer, although the felt tips may not last along writing on them.

These work great on plastic.

Great for Neurographica!

I love these markers. I used them on stickers for refrigerated food items so I know the dates. They came very quickly in the mail. They dry quickly and do not smudge. I plan to use them on freezer items as well, but have not as yet.