Sharpie is a brand of writing implement (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.
Sharpie markers are made with several tips, including ultra fine, extra fine, fine, brush, chisel, mini, magnum, and retractable.
Sharpie also produces highlighter pens, gel pens, rollerball pens, and acrylic paint markers.
History
"Sharpie" was originally a permanent marker launched in 1964 by the Sanford Ink Company. The Sharpie was the first pen-style permanent marker.[1][2]
In 1990, Sharpie was acquired by The Newell Companies (later