--- title: "Sharpie Metallic Marker: Silver Ink for Dark Paper" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sharpie-metallic-marker/" description: "Sharpie Metallic Fine Point marker explained: opaque silver ink for black paper, the 0.5 mm tip, no-shake ink, packs and colors, vs POSCA and where it's made." category: "Pens" type: "Marker" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-24 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 6 products: - name: "Sharpie Metallic permanent marker, Fine Point, silver (2-pack, item 39108PP)" brand: "Sharpie" brand_origin: "United States" made_in: "United States" material: "Plastic barrel and cap, fine bullet tip, opaque metallic permanent ink (Officecrave)" price_band: "$ (under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company" model: "Metallic Fine Point" mpn: "39108PP" gtin: "071641391086" url: "https://www.sharpie.com/" --- # Sharpie Metallic Marker: Silver Ink for Dark Paper > The Sharpie Metallic is a fine-point permanent marker with opaque metallic ink that shows on black paper, glass and plastic. Unlike a paint marker it needs no shaking. Officecrave lists a 0.5 mm tip and US origin for the silver 2-pack (39108PP), which was #9 among permanent markers on Amazon US in October 2026. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sharpie-metallic-marker/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-24 ![Silver Sharpie Metallic Fine Point marker beside a black card with a silver signature](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/sharpie-metallic-marker-16x9.png) *The Sharpie Metallic Fine Point in silver, drawn in proportion.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sharpie Metallic permanent marker, Fine Point, silver (2-pack, item 39108PP) | Sharpie (by Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company) | United States | United States | Plastic barrel and cap, fine bullet tip, opaque metallic permanent ink (Officecrave) | – | $: under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Sharpie Metallic permanent marker, Fine Point, silver (2-pack, item 39108PP)): United States. Officecrave's spec table for 39108PP lists the country of origin as United States (US), read October 22, 2026. Sharpie's own site was behind a bot check when we tried it. Source: https://www.officecrave.com/sharpie-39108pp.html ### Sharpie Metallic permanent marker, Fine Point, silver (2-pack, item 39108PP) colors - Ink colors (6 standard, 0 special edition): Silver; Gold; Bronze; Ruby; Sapphire; Emerald. - Per Newell Brands catalog (Sharpie) (https://sites.salsify.com/41c9c255-1884-40e0-bc05-ad8dd5617744/b2dae3b8-7a2e-4ca6-8428-8273de608721/product/SAP_2029678/Sharpie-Metallic-Permanent-Markers-Fine-Point-Assorted-Colors-6-Count/), checked 2026-10-24. Colors per Newell Brands' Sharpie catalog. The 6-count assortment (2029678) holds ruby, sapphire, emerald, silver, gold and bronze. Silver and gold are also sold on their own (for example 39108PP and 1823813), and bronze in a 12-count (2279743). Tints were sampled from Sharpie's package photos. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - The silver 2-pack, item 39108PP (UPC 071641391086), ranked No. 130 in all Office Products and #9 in Permanent Markers on Amazon US on October 22, 2026, with 4.7 stars from 28,234 ratings. - Officecrave lists a 0.5 mm fine tip, about half the roughly 1 mm line of a regular Sharpie Fine Point. - Sharpie describes the ink as opaque, permanent, quick-drying, fade- and water-resistant, and AP certified nontoxic, with no shaking required. - Silver comes in 2- and 4-packs (39108PP, 39109PP); assorted metallic packs and a chisel-tip version exist too. - Officecrave lists the United States as the country of origin. ## What is the Sharpie Metallic marker? **It's a fine-point Sharpie with opaque metallic ink, made to write on black and dark paper where a regular marker disappears.** The silver 2-pack, item 39108PP, was No. 130 in all of Office Products and #9 in Permanent Markers on Amazon US when we checked on October 22, 2026, with 4.7 stars from 28,234 ratings. Amazon's listing pitches it for black paper, dark surfaces, arts and crafts, and posters. Sharpie says the sheen stands out on light and dark surfaces alike. ## Sharpie Metallic Fine Point specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Brand | Sharpie (Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company) | | Item | Silver 2-pack 39108PP (UPC 071641391086); 4-pack 39109PP | | Tip | Fine bullet, 0.5 mm (Officecrave) | | Ink | Opaque metallic, permanent; quick-drying, fade- and water-resistant | | Shaking | Not needed (Sharpie) | | Safety | AP certified nontoxic | | Size | Not published in the sources we found | | Price band | $ (under $5 per marker) | | Made in | United States (Officecrave) | Officecrave's description adds that the tip is tough and resilient and that the fine point doesn't fray. We couldn't read Sharpie's own page, so the tip size is the retailer's figure. ## How fine is the Sharpie Metallic line? **Officecrave lists 0.5 mm, roughly half the about 1 mm line of the regular [Sharpie Fine Point](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sharpie-fine-point/).** That's fine enough for signatures and small lettering, though not for tiny writing. ![Line widths to scale on black card: Sharpie Metallic Fine 0.5 mm and Sharpie Fine Point about 1 mm](https://stationerytimes.com/images/sharpie-metallic-marker-line.svg) *The listed metallic tip next to a regular Fine Point line, at 1 mm = 40 px.* We haven't measured the real line yet; the hands-on slot below covers it on four surfaces. ## How is it different from a regular Sharpie? **The ink: a regular Sharpie's ink isn't opaque, so it barely shows on black, while the Metallic's ink is.** The two share the capped Sharpie format and the permanent, quick-drying promise, but they solve different problems. | | Sharpie Metallic Fine | Sharpie Fine Point | |---|---|---| | Ink | Opaque metallic | Alcohol-based, see-through on dark paper | | Line | 0.5 mm tip (Officecrave) | About 1 mm (European retailers) | | Best on | Black and dark surfaces | White paper, cardboard, plastic | | Common item | 39108PP (silver, 2) | 30001 (black, 12) | | Made in | United States | United States | If you mostly write on white paper, the regular Fine Point or the slimmer [Sharpie Pen](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sharpie-pen/) is the better buy. Keep a Metallic for the dark pages, envelopes and labels that a black marker can't mark. To add sparkle over a finished drawing instead, the clear-ink [Sun-Star LAMECO glitter marker](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sun-star-lameco-glitter-marker/) leaves only glitter. ## What colors and packs are there? **Silver is the best seller, in 2- and 4-packs; assorted metallic packs and a chisel-tip set are sold too.** Amazon US lists a 6-count assorted Fine Tip pack and a 3-count chisel-tip assortment alongside the silver packs. The 4-pack of silver is the cheaper way to stock up if you sign or label a lot. The assorted packs suit cards and crafts where you want more than one metallic color. ## Sharpie Metallic vs POSCA and Sharpie Creative Marker: which should you choose? **Choose the Sharpie Metallic for quick signatures and labels with no setup; choose a paint marker for big, flat, fully opaque color.** | | Sharpie Metallic Fine | [uni POSCA PC-5M](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-posca-pc-5m/) | [Sharpie Creative Marker](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sharpie-creative-marker/) | |---|---|---|---| | Ink | Opaque metallic, permanent | Water-based pigment paint | Water-based acrylic paint | | Line | 0.5 mm (retailer) | 1.8–2.5 mm | Bullet tip | | Setup | None | Pump the valve tip | None, no shaking | | Made in | United States | Japan | China | | Price band | $ | $ | $ | POSCA's valve has to be pumped to start the ink flowing, per Mitsubishi Pencil. The Sharpie is ready as soon as you uncap it. ## Where is the Sharpie Metallic made? **In the United States, according to the Officecrave spec sheet for item 39108PP.** Sharpie is a Newell Brands company, and our Sharpie Fine Point guide notes that Newell makes most Sharpies in Maryville, Tennessee. Sharpie's own product page was behind a bot check when we tried it, so we couldn't confirm the origin there. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you have to shake a Sharpie Metallic? No. Sharpie lists no shaking required as a feature, which is the main practical difference from valve-action paint markers such as POSCA. ### Does the Sharpie Metallic work on black paper? Yes, that's what it's for. Sharpie describes the metallic ink as opaque and says it stands out on both light and dark surfaces. ### Is Sharpie Metallic permanent? Yes. Sharpie and Officecrave describe opaque, permanent ink that is quick-drying and water- and fade-resistant once dry. ### How thick is the Sharpie Metallic Fine Point line? Officecrave lists a 0.5 mm tip. Sharpie doesn't publish a line width in the sources we could reach. ### Is the Sharpie Metallic made in the USA? Yes, according to Officecrave, which lists the United States as the country of origin for the silver 2-pack, 39108PP. ### Can you use a Sharpie Metallic on dark plastic or glass? Sharpie says its sheen stands out on both light and dark surfaces and that the ink is permanent. Test a corner first, and let it dry before touching. ### Which metallic colors does the Sharpie Metallic Fine Point come in? Six, per Newell Brands' catalog: silver, gold and bronze, plus ruby, sapphire and emerald, which come in the 6-count assortment. Silver and gold are also sold on their own. ## Sources - [Amazon US: Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Silver, 2 Count (B00009RAX4; 39108PP, UPC 071641391086, Newell Brands, No. 130 in Office Products, #9 in Permanent Markers, 4.7 stars from 28,234 ratings, read October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009RAX4) - [Amazon US Best Sellers: Markers & Highlighters (Sharpie Metallic silver 2-pack #18, October 22, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/office-products/1069794) - [Officecrave: Sharpie Metallic Fine Point, silver, 2-pack (39108PP; 0.5 mm tip, opaque permanent ink, no shaking, AP certified, country of origin United States)](https://www.officecrave.com/sharpie-39108pp.html) - [Staples Advantage: Metallic Sharpie permanent marker, fine point, silver, 2-pack (SAN39108PP)](https://www.staplesadvantage.com/sanford-metallic-sharpie-permanent-fine-point-silver-2-pk/product_SAN39108PP) - [Sharpie (official site; behind a bot check when we tried it)](https://www.sharpie.com/) - [Newell Brands catalog: Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 6 Count (ruby, sapphire, emerald, silver, gold, bronze)](https://sites.salsify.com/41c9c255-1884-40e0-bc05-ad8dd5617744/b2dae3b8-7a2e-4ca6-8428-8273de608721/product/SAP_2029678/Sharpie-Metallic-Permanent-Markers-Fine-Point-Assorted-Colors-6-Count/)