but with one difference: the cap is so difficult to release that I almost couldn’t remove it

just be aware of the cap removal difficulty & bleeding through

The caps are extremely difficult to remove

The caps are nearly impossible to pull off.

But these don't caps come off very easily, so easily in fact, two of the markers came out the box completely dried out because their caps had no resistance whatsoever and air got in

The only problem is... the cap is so hard to get off.

Its impossible to get the pen tops of without 2 pairs of pliers to yank, and twist the caps off.

These Sharpies stand up to the test and see us through to the end, unless of course, we have a missing cap

The caps on these Sharpies are very hard to remove

I only gave 4 stars because the caps are hard to push back on all the way, not a big deal since they write exceptionally well.

Luckily Amazon sent me a box of real Sharpie Ultra Fine Points and the printing is bold, the caps are VERY tight, and they all work fine.

The caps were almost impossible to return

They don't dry out when capped and the point holds up reasonable well if not abused

First I thought it was because I would twist the cap on & off

They don't dry out when capped and the point holds up reasonable well if not abused

I was able to write on paper as well as on my hand and both came out equally dark

good as ever!!

Good as always.

they are sharpies so work as they should

Great as always

Good as always

Each comes individually shrink-wrapped, ink seems to remain as fresh as when loaded