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* Sharpie Micro Same as above, but half as long.  More expensive (~$1.40), not as much ink per pen (and fewer color choices), but the smaller pen will not bounce around as much as its bigger brother.  (You may need to order these online.)
 
* Sharpie Micro Same as above, but half as long.  More expensive (~$1.40), not as much ink per pen (and fewer color choices), but the smaller pen will not bounce around as much as its bigger brother.  (You may need to order these online.)
 
* [http://www.officemax.com/brands/tul/tul-markers/product-prod3801746?R=23100564&ssp=true Tul ultra-fine point] Similar to Sharpie in quality, tip size, color availability and price.  [As of 16 aug 2016 no longer available at officemax/officedepot]
 
* [http://www.officemax.com/brands/tul/tul-markers/product-prod3801746?R=23100564&ssp=true Tul ultra-fine point] Similar to Sharpie in quality, tip size, color availability and price.  [As of 16 aug 2016 no longer available at officemax/officedepot]
* [http://copicmarker.com/products/pens/multiliner-sp/ Copic Multiliner SP series] Significantly more expensive (~$8), but offers a choice of much finer tips (nibs), plus both the nibs and the ink cartridges are replaceable.  These are harder to find, though you may find them at local art supply stores like Dick Blick.  They can be ordered online from Blick, Amazon, and others.  There is also a cheaper, disposable ("non-SP") Multiliner series that is not Sharpie-compatible in terms of size, but ''will'' fit in the pen holder of the Egg-Bot 2.0 kit.  See a width test comparing Sharpie ultra fine, Copic Multiliner, and Stabilo point 88 [http://i.imgur.com/lbQXwk3.jpg here].  Note, however, a limitation regarding drawing surface [see the section below on "Less-than-ideal" pens].
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* [http://copicmarker.com/products/pens/multiliner-sp/ Copic Multiliner SP series] Significantly more expensive (~$8), but offers a choice of much finer tips (nibs), plus both the nibs and the ink cartridges are replaceable.  These are harder to find, though you may find them at local art supply stores like Dick Blick.  They can be ordered online from Blick, Amazon, and others.  There is also a cheaper, disposable ("non-SP") Multiliner series that is not Sharpie-compatible in terms of size, but ''will'' fit in the pen holder of the Egg-Bot 2.0 kit.  See a width test comparing Sharpie ultra fine, Copic Multiliner, and Stabilo point 88 [http://i.imgur.com/lbQXwk3.jpg here].
 
* [http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Archival Pigma Micron series] Like the Copic Multiliner SP, this is a nice, technical fiber tip pen, and offers a variety of nib sizes, though not as tiny as Copic.  It is Sharpie-compatible, but not as "nicely" as the Copic.  It mates to the pen-arm higher up on the pen, and requires more force.  Easier to find than Copic, it is disposable and ~$3.
 
* [http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Archival Pigma Micron series] Like the Copic Multiliner SP, this is a nice, technical fiber tip pen, and offers a variety of nib sizes, though not as tiny as Copic.  It is Sharpie-compatible, but not as "nicely" as the Copic.  It mates to the pen-arm higher up on the pen, and requires more force.  Easier to find than Copic, it is disposable and ~$3.
 
* [http://marthastewartcrafts.eksuccessbrands.com/Product/Pen+1Mm.aspx Martha Stewart Crafts .1mm Writing Pen] These markers come in only a few colors. The marker body is pretty close to the Ultra-Fine Sharpies, so they work well for detail work in conjunction with those. These markers are very light and need a little extra weight to make them work right – it helps to put the cap on the butt of the marker. $8 for 4 pens.  [As of 16 aug 2016 the pens are no longer available.  A broader (1.2 mm) tip set of 36 Martha Stewart markers is at [https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Marker-Pieces/dp/B002FW5A4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471332114&sr=8-1&keywords=martha+stewart+pens amazon]]
 
* [http://marthastewartcrafts.eksuccessbrands.com/Product/Pen+1Mm.aspx Martha Stewart Crafts .1mm Writing Pen] These markers come in only a few colors. The marker body is pretty close to the Ultra-Fine Sharpies, so they work well for detail work in conjunction with those. These markers are very light and need a little extra weight to make them work right – it helps to put the cap on the butt of the marker. $8 for 4 pens.  [As of 16 aug 2016 the pens are no longer available.  A broader (1.2 mm) tip set of 36 Martha Stewart markers is at [https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Marker-Pieces/dp/B002FW5A4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471332114&sr=8-1&keywords=martha+stewart+pens amazon]]

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