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2007 sees the launch of the Sharpie® Brand in the UK, currently the number one selling permanent marker in the world. Since its introduction in 1964, the Sharpie® Brand has developed a loyal following and a wide array of uses - from autograph signing and in-home usage to fine art, Sharpie® Markers are fresh, fun, modern and not to be missed.

The Sharpie® permanent marker was the first pen-style permanent marker, and is still the preferred autograph marker for celebrities and athletes. As a result of the Sharpie® Brand's ‘Write Out Loud!™’ personality, it is also the marker of choice for artists, illustrators, designers and parents across the world.

A high quality tip and superior ink allows users to write on virtually any surface - from wood and stone to plastic and metal to, of course, paper. It is because of the Sharpie® Marker’s multi-purpose nature that they are indispensable - buy a Sharpie® Marker and you will never want or need another marker again.

Today, the Sharpie® Brand is making colourful marks - 12 colours in all in a variety of tip sizes. The Sharpie® Brand product innovations have included the Sharpie® Chisel Tip, a permanent marker with both broad- and fine-line capabilities, Sharpie® Twin Tip, Super Sharpie®, Sharpie® Fine Point, Sharpie® Extra-Fine Point and Sharpie® Ultra-Fine Point. In 2004, the Sharpie® Brand added the retractable offering one-hand click convenience and the Sharpie® MINI to its range.

The Sharpie® Marker is the red carpet pen and today’s celebrities won’t sign with anything else. From Tom Cruise to Paul McCartney, a Sharpie® Marker is always in their hands when autographing. The Sharpie® MINI is the perfect handbag pen for any female, and with its range of bright and girly colours including turquoise, berry and purple, you never need to be caught out again when wanting to write down the number of that cute guy you just met.

Sharpie® Markers can be found throughout the UK in W H Smith, Woolworths, Ryman’s and partners, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and all good stationary stores. Prices begin from £1 for a single Sharpie® fine.

Sanford, a worldwide leader in writing products, has been making quality writing instruments for more than 140 years. The Sharpie® Brand is among the company’s most recognised. Sharpie® permanent markers are available across the globe, including: Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, North America and the West Indies.

Sharpie® Brand Fun Facts

• Everyone from Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Lindsay Lohan and Tom Cruise have been photographed using a Sharpie® Marker.
• Nick Park, the creator of Wallace and Gromit, is never without a Sharpie® Marker in his pocket.
• This year, the Sharpie® Brand is working with national charity the Wallace and Gromit Foundation to help raise funds for children’s hospices across the UK.
• The Sharpie® Marker is the official marker of the Walt Disney World Resort.
• The Sharpie® Marker’s versatility has led to its use in many applications such as cartooning, construction, storage boxes, image and poster design, labeling CDs and DVDs, price marking and signing autographs.