Sharpie Twin Tip Permanent Markers, Fine and Ultra-Fine, Assorted Colours, 8 Pack

For family planners, labels or notes that need to stand out, these Sharpie markers offer two point sizes in each pen. The pack contains eight markers in assorted colours. Each has a fine and an ultra-fine tip, so you can switch between more prominent lines and smaller details without changing pens.

Worth noting

The permanent ink is intended for paper, plastic, metal and most other surfaces. It dries quickly and is described as water- and fade-resistant, which makes the markers useful for writing that may be handled or exposed to moisture. The fine tip suits bolder lines and slightly larger areas, while the ultra-fine point is for more precise strokes and crisp details. That combination gives this pack a different emphasis from a set of single-tip markers: it offers two ways to write or mark with each pen, rather than requiring a separate marker for each line weight.

Buyers mention using them for wall family planners, brainstorming and labelling, and some praise the versatility and the pairing of fine and ultra-fine points. Feedback is not uniformly positive, though. Some buyers report pens that do not work as expected, weak ink flow or a fine tip drying out quickly, opinions on the colour selection are also mixed. These are useful points to weigh if you need every marker to be dependable for a sustained project. One buyer also reports ink spreading on porous surfaces, so results may vary with the material.

Everyday use

For a shared planner, the assorted colours can help distinguish entries, while the finer point can be used for compact notes and the fine point for clearer, heavier writing. The makers describe the ink as permanent, so these are better suited to marks you intend to keep than to notes you may want to erase. The listing gives paper, plastic and metal among the intended surfaces, as well as most other surfaces, but it does not specify performance on every material. If the surface matters, try a small, unobtrusive mark first.

Tips for day-to-day use

Use the ultra-fine tip when space is tight or the mark needs detail, then turn to the fine point for more visible lines or slightly larger areas. For labels, that can mean writing a short name with the finer point and using the other tip for a clearer heading. The quick-drying, water-resistant ink is a practical feature for everyday marking, but it is still worth allowing the ink to dry before handling a fresh mark. Keep the intended surface in mind: the marker is described as suitable for many materials, not guaranteed to behave identically on all of them.

It’s a good fit if you want assorted permanent colours and two point sizes in each marker for varied writing and labelling. Not the best choice if you need predictable ink flow from every pen without any uncertainty: customer feedback includes reports of dry or non-functioning markers. The twin-tip design is the main reason to choose this pack over a simpler single-point set, if you only need one consistent line width, that extra flexibility may be less useful.

Buying verdict

Choose these Sharpies for planner work, labels and other tasks where switching between fine detail and bolder lines is handy. The permanent, quick-drying ink and range of intended surfaces add practical flexibility, while mixed reports about ink flow and colour mean the pack is not a risk-free pick for work where every pen must perform consistently. For casual day-to-day marking, the two tips per marker are the clearest advantage.