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Quick answer
The Sharpie Pen is Sharpie's felt-tip writing pen, not its permanent marker: a slim capped pen with a 0.4 mm fine point. Sharpie and retailers describe its ink as quick-drying, water-, smear- and fade-resistant, acid-free and archival, and say it won't bleed through paper. US spec sheets list Japan as the country of origin.
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The black Sharpie Pen, Fine Point (1742663), drawn in proportion.
Product facts
Product
Sharpie Pen, Fine Point 0.4 mm (item 1742663, black, dozen)
Plastic barrel, cap and contoured grip; fiber (felt) tip
Price range
$under $5 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
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Notes on these facts
Made by Sanford L.P., a Newell Brands company. Made in Japan: per OnTimeSupplies' spec sheet for item 1742663 (country of origin Japan). A search-result summary of a distributor listing for the 2-pack (1742659) gave the United States, "subject to change"; we couldn't open that page to confirm. Sharpie's own product page doesn't state it in the sources we found. Source. Price: example listing.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
The fine point writes a 0.4 mm line, less than half the roughly 1 mm line of the Sharpie Fine Point permanent marker.
Black comes as item 1742663 (dozen, UPC 071641000490) and 1742661 (4-pack); assorted colors as 1802226 (12) and 1976527 (6).
Sharpie and Staples say the ink won't bleed through paper and is acid-free and archival-quality; Amazon adds that it is AP certified.
On October 21, 2026, the black 12-pack ranked #8 in Amazon's Porous-Point Pens best sellers.
OnTimeSupplies' spec sheet for item 1742663 lists Japan as the country of origin.
What is the Sharpie Pen?
The Sharpie Pen is Sharpie’s felt-tip writing pen: a slim capped pen with a 0.4 mm fine point and ink made for paper. It is not the classic Sharpie marker. Sharpie markets it for writing, journaling, drawing and coloring, and Amazon’s listing calls it “the one-and-only Sharpie Pen”.
It is one of the best-selling felt-tip pens in the US: on October 21, 2026, the black 12-pack ranked #8 in Amazon’s Porous-Point Pens best sellers, and an assorted 6-pack ranked #30.
Sharpie Pen specs
Spec
Value
Brand
Sharpie (Sanford L.P., Newell Brands), United States
Type
Capped felt-tip (porous point) pen
Point
Fine, 0.4 mm line (Sharpie, Staples)
Ink
Quick-drying; water-, fade- and smear-resistant; acid-free, archival (Staples)
Bleed-through
Won’t bleed through paper, per Sharpie and Staples
Safety
AP certified (Amazon)
Black items
1742663 (dozen) · 1742661 (4-pack)
Assorted items
1802226 (12) · 1976527 (6)
Length, weight
Not published by Sharpie in the sources we found
Made in
Japan (per OnTimeSupplies’ spec sheet)
Sharpie doesn’t name the ink base on the pages we read. Amazon’s spec table says “alcohol” while its comparison chart marks the ink water-based, so we leave it open until Sharpie states it.
How is it different from a Sharpie marker?
The Sharpie Pen writes a line less than half as wide as the classic marker, with ink meant for paper rather than plastic or metal. The Sharpie Fine Point marker draws about 1 mm with alcohol-based permanent ink that Sharpie says marks most surfaces; the Sharpie Pen draws 0.4 mm and is sold for notebooks, planners and cards.
The Sharpie Pen's 0.4 mm line next to two other best-selling felt tips.
Does the Sharpie Pen bleed through paper?
Sharpie and Staples say it won’t bleed through paper; that is the claim that sets it apart from the marker. Staples also calls the ink archival-quality and acid-free. Very thin paper, such as Bible pages, can still show the line from the back, so test on a spare page.
How does it compare with other fine felt tips?
The Sharpie Pen sits between a fineliner and a classic felt tip: finer than a Flair, with Sharpie’s water-resistant archival ink.
For technical drawing and inking, a pigment fineliner such as the Micron offers more sizes; our best fineliners roundup compares them.
Where is the Sharpie Pen made?
OnTimeSupplies’ spec sheet for the black dozen, item 1742663, lists Japan as the country of origin. A search-result summary of another distributor’s listing for the 2-pack gave the United States, “subject to change”, but we couldn’t open that page to confirm. Sharpie is a US brand owned by Newell Brands, and its product page doesn’t state the country.
Who is the Sharpie Pen for?
It suits people who want a bold, dark felt-tip line that is still fine enough for everyday handwriting. Retail copy pitches it at teachers, journalers, adult coloring and card making, and its 0.4 mm line fits planner boxes and narrow ruling where a marker would blot.
It is less suited to technical drawing, where a pigment fineliner offers sizes down to 0.05 mm, and to labeling plastic, glass or metal, which is the classic Sharpie marker’s job. Felt tips also wear down with heavy pressure, so a light hand keeps the 0.4 mm point sharp longer.
How much does a Sharpie Pen cost?
It falls in our lowest band, $ (under $5 per pen), in a typical pack. Black is sold in 2-, 4-, 12- and 36-pen packs, and assorted colors in 4, 6, 12 and 24.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Sharpie Pen the same as a Sharpie marker?
No. The Sharpie Pen is a slim felt-tip writing pen with a 0.4 mm point and ink made for paper. The Sharpie Fine Point is the permanent marker, with a bullet tip of about 1 mm and alcohol-based ink for plastic, metal and other surfaces.
Is the Sharpie Pen good for planners?
Its 0.4 mm line fits planner boxes and narrow ruling where a marker would blot. Retail copy pitches it at journalers and teachers for that reason.
Is Sharpie Pen ink permanent and waterproof?
Staples calls it quick-drying permanent ink that is water-, fade- and smear-resistant. Water-resistant is not waterproof, and it isn't made for plastic or metal like the Sharpie marker.
What size is the Sharpie Pen tip?
The Fine Point writes a 0.4 mm line, per Sharpie and retailers. Sharpie also sells felt-tip pens in a 0.8 mm medium point.
Is the Sharpie Pen good for Bible journaling?
It is often bought for it: Sharpie markets it for journaling, coloring books and card making, and says the acid-free ink won't bleed through paper. Bible paper is very thin, so test it on a back page first.
How do you keep a Sharpie Pen tip from wearing down?
Write with a light hand. Felt tips flatten under heavy pressure, so going easy keeps the 0.4 mm point sharp for longer.
Is the Sharpie Pen safe for kids?
Amazon's listing says it is AP certified, the art-materials safety seal for products with no known health risk in normal use.
