Welcome to the first Chalk 101 blog post! This one is extremely important. I’m always rewriting this list for people, because I get so many questions about which chalk markers are better for this or that. I’m finally putting all of this info together in one spot for anyone to access at anytime.
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I don’t think there’s just one marker brand that provides everything you need, but I have figured out a few highlights from each brand that keep me a regular customer. There are so many chalk markers out there, so it can get very expensive to buy them all just to try them out and not be happy with them. To save you some time and money, I went ahead and gathered information for you on my top 5 preferred chalk markers with their pros and cons. These brands are not sponsoring this post, so there is no bias! However, some markers that I have been able to try, have been gifts from the brand. I will be 100% honest on the chalk markers. Hopefully, you can pick and choose which cons are worth it and which pros are a must try for your future projects.
Marvy Uchida Bistro Chalk Markers
These were the first markers I started using because Hobby Lobby had them as their main chalk markers supply at the time. You’ll never find these on sale at Hobby Lobby or Michaels but I always used the 40% off store coupon to purchase these, I’d buy one set at a time until I had a decent supply.
Pros: I use these most because they have the best erasability for the “plastic” chalkboards. When I say plastic, I mean the boards that are almost glossy black and actually feel nice if you try to scratch it with your fingernail; it just feels like soft plastic. They also have a bright and consistent ink flow. I love their dark green; it’s a must-have but hard to find in stores ever. The whites are perfect for just lettering; whether a wedding sign or a beer menu. I always have the white markers- both round tip and fine tip. These are a staple in my chalk collection.
Cons: There just aren’t enough colors if you want to illustrate people or just non-lettering things. Yes, they have bright neons, pastels, and metallics. The pastels don’t show up very well. I have the fine tip pastels and I’ve found that they’re very “dainty”. Cute for small lettering though. I also feel like the ink doesn’t last as long. I mentioned above the inks are bright and flowy but I find myself constantly replacing them quicker than the other brands.