What markers can you use safely on cdrs??

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Posted by Aldrian on Nov-24-2002 08:39:

What markers can you use safely on cdrs??

do i have to have a special marker to use for writing on cdrs? i have been using sharpies for ages and i have written on like over 200 cdrs and non of them got affected by the ink or alcohol in it. but of course to keep it safe from now on, should i use a special kind of marker. will using sharpies affect the laser on cd players or the cd player itself? whats your take on this one

Posted by DJ Mikey Mike on Nov-24-2002 08:46:

hmm i dont think it matters. But a proper cd writing pen is cheap as f00k, so just to be safe get one anyway.

Posted by arturob on Nov-24-2002 08:49:

the good ol` sharpie

Posted by J.L. on Nov-24-2002 08:54:

u can get a good cd-writing pen for about 1 or 2 dollars Cdn... about 1 dollar american at stationary stores

Posted by Matt on Nov-24-2002 15:33:

I've got a Staedtler Lumocolor CD-R Pen

made in germany

works like a charm.

Posted by 531.am on Nov-24-2002 15:36:

I just use a regular marker pen

Posted by Orbax on Nov-24-2002 17:17:

i dont think it matters as long as it isnt a hydrochloric acid pen

Posted by Kimmi on Nov-24-2002 19:45:

Sharpie works fine for me. Wouldn't suggest using Crayola markers or anything...haha

Posted by biznology on Nov-24-2002 20:45:

do you think they actually have 'CDR pens' or something, its just a normal sharpie or magic marker with a different label and more expensive...

plus most CDRs are already shit and liable to fall apart eventually and the pen is the least of your concerns...you should be more interested in getting good quality CDs!

and making labels to cover the top is prolly the best solution, because the top side of the CD is more susceptable to scratching than the bottom|