• lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca
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    Old guy here. Notice how highlighters dont have a pointed tip, but rather a slanted rectange. Black markers used to be like that. If you wanted a smaller line you had to angle it and use one of the corners.

    Then sharpies came along with the pointed tip and everbody bought those instead. I cant remember seeing the old type any time recently, but I expect the crafts section would still have them.

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    Sharp can mean many things. When I asked Kagi to define it, I got this, which seems pretty apt.

    sharp /ʃɑrp/ adjective

    (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

    “a sharp photographic image” “the sharp crack of a twig”

    Synonyms: crisp

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    1 year ago

    They’re also not that permanent compared to other permanent markers. Other brands don’t rub off as easily in my experience

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    1 year ago

    Traditional size and sheep Sharpies are not pent their markers and yes compared to other markers they are Sharp

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    I suppose their name could also be meant to imply that they’re meant for sharp people, to write down ideas with.

    However, in all my time in meetings I would say they’re rather meant to write ideas on flipcharts with that’ll lead to a sharp decline in business value. 😑

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      It seems that the etymology isn’t on Wikipedia. I’d assume the name is in reference to sharp lines that you can write or draw with it.