Write Right By JayZ on Jan 12, 2008 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

Emails and PDF files may be the stuff of the future, but the present is still synonymous with tangible paper and nonuniform penmanship. If you have something to say, a hand written letter is still acceptable. However, in such instances where the pen is preferrable to the mouse, a problem also arises of which pen or pencil to use. I have recently come across the Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Marker, purple. This pen, I have found, has its uses, though not many. Its eccentric (purple) prominance and texture make it ideal for sticky note reminders and marking on glossy paper. However, when it comes to anything else: taking notes, writing letters, etc. it's probably better to simply find a #2 pencil or a mundane pen. This Sharpie tends to bleed through all but the thickest paper and makes an utterly uncomfortable scratching noise when used. Ultimately everyone should have one or two of these pens laying around for the occasual picture signing.