Which is better? A comparison and some photos to help you decide.
Whiteboard Marker |
Chalk Marker |
|
---|---|---|
Opaque | no | yes |
Transparent | yes | no |
Visible on Black | hardly | very good |
Plentifulness | good | moderate |
Tip convertible | no | yes |
Drying | 5 sek | 60 sek |
Remove | Sometimes solvent needed | Water soluble |
Leaking | Hardly possible. | Possible if you are careless. |
Ready for Use | Instantly. | Shake before use. |
Whiteboard Marker
Advantages
- They dry quickly.
- They last quite long if you always close them well.
- Leaking hardly possible.
- Instantly.ready for use.
Disadvantages
- They are not opaque. On a dark background they are hardly visible. Bright colors like yellow or white make no sense.
- The tip can not be selected.
- If the lines are long dried sometimes solvent is needed for complete removal.
Chalk Marker
Advantages
- They are opaque like paint. On a dark background they are perfectly visible.
- The tip can be turned over. You can choose between chisel tip and round tip.
- Easily to remove with water.
Disadvantages
- They dry quite slowly. It takes about 1 minute.
- Moderately lasting, as more color comes from the pen than from a whiteboard marker.
- Leaking possible if you are careless.
- Shake before use necessary.