Sharpie

Sharpie is the world's best-known permanent marker brand, with origins dating back to 1857 when the Sanford Manufacturing Company was founded in Worcester, Massachusetts. The first Sharpie fine-point permanent marker was introduced in 1964 as the original pen-style permanent marker, and it quickly became the industry standard. Today, Sharpie offers an extensive product line that includes permanent markers, creative markers, highlighters, pens, and specialty writing instruments in hundreds of colors and tip styles. The brand is owned by Newell Brands, a global consumer goods company, and is manufactured alongside sister brands like Paper Mate and EXPO. Sharpie markers are used by millions of people daily for everything from labeling and organizing to professional illustration and artistic expression. The brand has developed a particularly strong cultural presence, becoming a tool of choice for autographs, custom sneaker art, and DIY craft projects. Sharpie S-Gel pens represent the brand's expansion into everyday writing instruments, combining bold ink performance with smooth gel pen technology. The brand maintains an active creative community through social media and partnerships with artists and designers. Known for its bold, distinctive ink that writes on virtually any surface including metal, glass, plastic, and fabric, Sharpie has become synonymous with permanent marking and has transcended its origins as an office supply to become a cultural icon.