You can make the most of the dry-erase board if you use other general-purpose dry-erase markers (my all time favorites are these Quartet EnduraGlide Fine Tip Dry-Erase Markers, Assorted Colors, 4 Pack (5001-10M) (round tip) however they don't fit in the click-

The board's own magnetic coating holds the included "punctuation" magnets well, and the ultra-smooth surface does very well with a decent dry-erase marker, erasing cleanly.

Nice size, comes with a cool little dry erase pen which clips to the top of the board, and perfectly sized for daily use.

It's a pretty dry-erase board but the pin color against the black doesn't show up very well.

The dry-erase writing area cleans up easily and it is nice and easy to write on

This is a decent mini dry erase board for daily to-do lists and reminders

For under $8, you can't expect a very good dry-erase board

That last part, above, refers to the fact that there are lots of decent dollar store-type dry erase boards -- they might even be produced in the same factory(ies) as Quartet

Great dry erase board for my daughter locker

It is slightly darker than non-magnetic white board surfaces, however, it is nowhere near as dark as some other magnetic dry erase surfaces