Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters Chisel Tip Fluorescent Pink 12 Pack – Practical Back-to-School Gift for Students and Teachers
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters Chisel Tip Fluorescent Pink 12 Pack – Practical Back-to-School Gift for Students and Teachers
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Why you'll love it
- Tank-style wide barrel holds more ink, so the highlighter lasts through an entire semester or audit cycle
- Smear Guard quick-drying ink protects freshly printed pages and handwritten notes from bleed-through
- Bright fluorescent pink pops off the page and is hard to miss during review
- Trusted Sharpie brand reputation reduces the risk of dried-out or streaky highlighters
- Bulk 12-count packaging delivers better per-unit value and keeps a spare in every bag or drawer
- Odorless alcohol-based ink makes long study or grading sessions more comfortable
Perfect for
- Highlighting and color-coding key passages in textbooks for exam prep
- Underlining important sections in printed reports and meeting handouts
- Annotating study notes with bright pink emphasis for visual scanning
- Stocking classroom or office supply cabinets in bulk (Pack of 12 = 144 highlighters)
- Back-to-school supply kit for K-12 and college students
Product Information
Sharpie Tank Highlighters with wide barrel and large ink supply that delivers dependable highlighting
Bright fluorescent ink stands out on the page
Narrow chisel tip great for highlighting, underlining, and writing notes
Resists smearing (let ink dry before highlighting)
Includes 12 pink Sharpie highlighters
Sharpie Highlighters are reliable and long-lasting. Each fluorescent pink highlighter features a wide barrel and large ink supply for dependable marking. The quick-drying Smear Guard ink resists smearing (Let ink dry before highlighting). These highlighters feature an easy gliding chisel tip that highlights and underlines both wide and narrow lines of text.Ink Color: Pink
Writing Instrument Form: Marker Pen
Point Type: Chisel
Additional Features: Smear Proof Ink; Quick-drying Ink; Odorless
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Line Size: 1.0-1.9mm
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Is Waterproof: False
Grip Type: Smooth
Color: Pink
Style: 12 Count
Theme: note-taking & studying
Pattern: Highlighters
Body Shape: cylindrical
Number of Items: 1
Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
Item Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.1 x 2.3 inches
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 5"D x 3"W x 3"H
Number of Pieces: 12
Recommended Uses For Product: Writing
Age Range Description: 3 years and up
Target Audience: Adult, Kid, Youth
Model Name: B789106
Marker Type: Highlighter
Global Trade Identification Number: 00071641250093
Item Type Name: Stick
Included Components: ART SUPPLIES
Warranty Description: No warranty
Surface Recommendation: Cardboard
Material Type: Plastic
Ink Base: Alcohol
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a good practical gift for a college student heading back to campus?
Yes. A 12-count box of Sharpie tank highlighters is a staple dorm-room supply that students use across an entire semester, fits easily into a care package, and is far more useful day-to-day than a decorative but rarely used gift.
Would this work as a teacher appreciation gift during back-to-school week?
Yes. Teachers go through highlighters constantly during grading and lesson planning, so a 12-count or 144-count pack is one of the most consistently appreciated classroom gifts, especially at the start of a new school year.
Is the fluorescent pink a safe color choice if I don't know the recipient's preference?
Fluorescent pink is a classic, high-visibility highlighter color that is hard to miss on the page, and Sharpie's tank-style pink is a familiar, trusted choice that most students and office users reach for regardless of personal color preferences.
Does the box packaging look presentable enough to give as-is?
The markers ship in a standard retail box, which is fine for a stocking stuffer, care package, or teacher gift. For more formal gifting, you can place the box in a gift bag or wrap a ribbon around it for a polished presentation.
Is this an appropriate small gift for a coworker or administrative professional?
Yes. Office support staff and administrative professionals go through highlighters daily when reviewing reports, mail, and printed schedules, so a 12-count box is a practical and well-received desk gift that won't sit unused in a drawer.
Is this a good last-minute gift I can pick up quickly?
Yes. A box of Sharpie highlighters is widely available at office supply and big-box retailers, easy to grab on the way to a party or school event, and useful for almost any student, teacher, or office worker on your list.
Can I ship a box of highlighters as part of a care package without leaks?
The markers are capped at the factory and ship in a closed retail box, which is generally safe for standard shipping. For extra peace of mind, place the box inside a sealed plastic bag before packing it in a care package.
Is this a good graduation gift for someone starting a new job?
Yes. New hires quickly go through highlighters when reviewing onboarding documents, training materials, and printed reports, so a 12-count tank pack is a thoughtful and immediately useful gift for someone entering the workforce.
How does this compare to gifting a single decorative highlighter?
A single decorative highlighter is often a novelty item that gets used once and lost, while a 12-count tank pack delivers real, long-term value because the recipient will actually use them all semester or all year.
Would a stationery lover appreciate this as a gift?
Stationery enthusiasts and pen-and-paper planners often go through highlighters faster than any other supply, and Sharpie's tank-style markers are considered a reliable, well-made workhorse that complements higher-end notebooks and planners.
Will the recipient already have a highlighter and not need this gift?
Almost every student, teacher, and office professional is short on working highlighters at any given moment, because they get lost, lent out, or dried up. A 12-count box ensures the recipient has spares in their bag, desk, and home.
Is the bulk 144-count pack a good gift for a classroom or department?
Yes. A 144-count Pack of 12 is an excellent gift for a homeroom teacher, department supply closet, or school supply drive because it provides a year's worth of highlighter inventory at a much better per-unit value.
Is the fluorescent pink color too bold for a professional gift?
Fluorescent pink is a standard, widely accepted highlighter color in professional settings, used for flagging priority items on printed reports and meeting agendas, so it is appropriate as a gift for any office-based recipient.
How do I get the best highlight without streaking?
Hold the chisel tip flat against the page and glide it across the text in a single smooth pass rather than scrubbing back and forth. Going over the same line repeatedly can cause streaking, and the quick-dry Smear Guard ink will set within seconds for a clean, even coat.
Can I use this highlighter on both printed and handwritten pages?
Yes. The chisel tip and Smear Guard ink are designed to work on standard printed handouts, textbook pages, and handwritten notes alike. Let freshly written ink dry for a few seconds before highlighting over or near it to avoid smearing.
How should I store the highlighters so they don't dry out?
Always recap the marker tightly after use and store it horizontally or with the tip up. Avoid leaving highlighters uncapped on a warm desk or in direct sunlight, as heat can shorten the life of the ink reservoir.
Will this highlighter work on glossy paper, magazine pages, or sticky notes?
It performs best on standard copy paper, textbook paper, and most notebook paper. On glossy magazine pages, the ink may take longer to dry and can smear, and on standard sticky notes, the tip may not glide as smoothly as on flat pages.
Is the ink compatible with fountain pen ink or gel pen ink underneath?
The highlighter is designed to be used over standard ballpoint, gel, and printed text. Fountain pen and some specialty inks can take longer to dry and may smudge under any highlighter, so allow extra dry time before highlighting over them.
What's in the box when it arrives?
You will receive one retail box containing 12 Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters in fluorescent pink with chisel tips, capped and ready to use. The Pack of 12 configuration contains 12 such boxes for a total of 144 highlighters. No additional accessories are required.
Are these highlighters safe to use around children and pets?
The markers are intended for use by school-age children and adults for standard highlighting on paper. The ink is low-odor, but the markers are not toys, and the caps are small parts that should be kept away from young children and pets to prevent choking.
What should I do if the highlighter tip gets dried out or clogged?
Make sure the cap is fully seated and try scribbling on a scrap piece of paper for a few seconds to restart ink flow. If the marker has been uncapped for an extended period, it may be permanently dried out and should be replaced.
What's the difference between a highlighter and a marker?
A highlighter uses translucent, fluorescent ink designed to layer over printed or written text while keeping the underlying words readable. A marker, like a permanent Sharpie, uses opaque, deeply pigmented ink designed to cover a surface. Highlighters are for marking, not for writing or drawing solid blocks of color.
