Metallic Sharpies sit in the brand's permanent marker range as the more eye-catching alternative to standard black or colour packs, and they compete with other metallic paint-style pens used for labelling, crafts and card-making. This three-pack focuses on fine-point writing, so you get the familiar Sharpie feel but with a reflective finish that shows up best where normal ink can look flat.

Who are metallic Sharpies actually for?

They make most sense if you write on dark paper, gift tags, scrapbook pages or coated surfaces and want a clear, shimmering line rather than a bold block of colour. Sharpie says there's no need to shake them, which is useful if you just want to grab one and start writing without priming. As with most permanent markers, they're better for occasional notes and decoration than precision technical drawing.

• Fine point for neater lettering and outlines, not chunky fills
• Assorted metallic colours (3 pens) for contrast on dark surfaces