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Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   22 Feb 2020, 09:31
Hello,
I have bought a GMAT Scratch pad with a Staedtler marker but my marker dries out within 15 seconds of being held unused in the hand; to get it working again, all I have to do is draw a small line or two and it starts working again but I find it really annoying as I have to always look down at my scratchpad to see if what I was writing was actually getting written or whether the marker stopped working. :( It's really bugging me out. Does it happen to anyone else?
if so, how do you guys get around this? what strategy do you guys use to overcome such a huge issue?

PS: Somehow I feel that I am the only one with whom this issue is happening or otherwise people wouldn't be getting 700+ scores, right?
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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2020, 20:14
Hi iLucKy

I have ordered one from Amazon and that also has the same problem.

I just close it as soon as I’m done with solving the question, that helps to decrease in tip getting dried.

Yes, it’s irritating and distracting too during mocks, but in real test they gave me 2 markers which were working fine, and I have used them alternatively in every 15/20 min and didn’t face any issue.

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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2020, 20:27
markers that GMAT test centers provide do not dry up so quickly. I think the major problem is their used scratch pad. I found the writing pad very irritating. it was used and black layered
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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2020, 20:29
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Hm... the one I have had for years is not quite as bad. Definitely has had a longer life span.... so not sure why yours have had such short time span... too old perhaps? Dry already?

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Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 25 Feb 2020, 06:57
Dillesh4096 wrote:
Hi iLucKy

I have ordered one from Amazon and that also has the same problem.

I just close it as soon as I’m done with solving the question, that helps to decrease in tip getting dried.

Yes, it’s irritating and distracting too during mocks, but in real test they gave me 2 markers which were working fine, and I have used them alternatively in every 15/20 min and didn’t face any issue.

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Dillesh4096:
Are you sure? I spoke with a test center proctor today and he told me that this tip drying out issue happens even in the examination center. Yes, they do provide 2 markers but I don't think 2 markers could help with this issue if this tip drying out is inherent in every marker.
But you mentioned that in real test you didn't face any tip drying out issues so now I am just curious; What exactly causes this issue in the first place? just so that we know how to avoid it.
Do you have any ideas?

Originally posted by iLucKy on 24 Feb 2020, 10:55.
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Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 25 Feb 2020, 06:58
globaldesi wrote:
markers that GMAT test centers provide do not dry up so quickly. I think the major problem is their used scratch pad. I found the writing pad very irritating. it was used and black layered

globaldesi:
Are you sure? I spoke with a test center proctor today and he told me that this tip's drying out issue happens even in the real exam. They give this same Staedtler non-permanent marker as well.
Which brand of marker were you given by the test center when you gave your exam?

Originally posted by iLucKy on 24 Feb 2020, 10:59.
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Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   24 Feb 2020, 11:10
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Hm... the one I have had for years is not quite as bad. Definitely has had a longer life span.... so not sure why yours have had such short time span... too old perhaps? Dry already?

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My marker is brand new; It was delivered yesterday with a gmat scratch pad. I reached out to the seller regarding this issue but he told me that this issue happens with all the markers.
I think that the older markers don't dry out; probably because of the refill ink that you used?
Do you own a Staedtler Refilling station as well?
Also, I was wondering if we could refill this marker using regular whiteboard marker ink? I would guess that capillary action should work with any ink type? What are your thoughts on this?
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Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   25 Feb 2020, 23:34
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Yeah, in exam center it didn't happened with me.
During mocks i would always try to keep the cap closed. Also, important to not keep the tip facing upwards, that dries it out fast.
So, keep the tip facing downwards and keep on rotating the markers in regular intervals, that should solve your issue.
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Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   26 Feb 2020, 11:17
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Yeah, in exam center it didn't happened with me.
During mocks i would always try to keep the cap closed. Also, important to not keep the tip facing upwards, that dries it out fast.
So, keep the tip facing downwards and keep on rotating the markers in regular intervals, that should solve your issue.

Dillesh4096:
well, It seems there are two types of markers that the test centers provide: 0.4mm (SuperFine) and 0.6mm(Fine.)
The issue that I am facing is with 0.4mm tip marker; I bought around 30 markers of 0.6mm tip today and I haven't yet faced any issue with any of them.
So I am thinking that I would ask the test center to give me two markers of only 0.6mm. :)
Do you by any chance recall which marker you used in the exam center?
Do they provide both marker types or just one or is it the test center's choice to provide either one?
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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   26 Feb 2020, 19:11
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HI iLucKy,

I haven’t heard of this happening. The good news is that the marker at the test center should function reasonably well, so you should not have this issue. That said, I see that you are worried about this happening to you on test day. A good way to avoid any marker issues is to do a thorough test of the provided markers, in front of the proctor, prior to starting your GMAT. If you see that any of your makers are drying up, then just ask for another one prior to starting your GMAT.
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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   27 Feb 2020, 03:58
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HI iLucKy,

I haven’t heard of this happening. The good news is that the marker at the test center should function reasonably well, so you should not have this issue. That said, I see that you are worried about this happening to you on test day. A good way to avoid any marker issues is to do a thorough test of the provided markers, in front of the proctor, prior to starting your GMAT. If you see that any of your makers are drying up, then just ask for another one prior to starting your GMAT.

ScottTargetTestPrep:
Thanks, but I am worried that they might rush me into picking a marker and won't let me thoroughly check the marker; how much time do they give to test markers?
I visited a testing center to ask them questions that could potentially hamper my performance but the testing center people weren't very helpful; they wouldn't answer even simple questions like whether the seat's height is adjustable or not, or whether they give a Staedtler's marker or not, or even how many seats they have in their testing center; I felt like Pearson VUE wants us to not perform well the first time so that we are forced to come a second time--more money for them.
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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   27 Feb 2020, 19:29
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iLucKy wrote:
ScottTargetTestPrep wrote:
HI iLucKy,

I haven’t heard of this happening. The good news is that the marker at the test center should function reasonably well, so you should not have this issue. That said, I see that you are worried about this happening to you on test day. A good way to avoid any marker issues is to do a thorough test of the provided markers, in front of the proctor, prior to starting your GMAT. If you see that any of your makers are drying up, then just ask for another one prior to starting your GMAT.

ScottTargetTestPrep:
Thanks, but I am worried that they might rush me into picking a marker and won't let me thoroughly check the marker; how much time do they give to test markers?
I visited a testing center to ask them questions that could potentially hamper my performance but the testing center people weren't very helpful; they wouldn't answer even simple questions like whether the seat's height is adjustable or not, or whether they give a Staedtler's marker or not, or even how many seats they have in their testing center; I felt like Pearson VUE wants us to not perform well the first time so that we are forced to come a second time--more money for them.


I'm sure you can take as much time as you need to properly test the marker.
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Re: Staedtler Marker's tip dries out within 15 seconds when held in hand [#permalink] New post   15 Nov 2021, 05:42
The number one method to keep your dry erase markers from completely drying out first is to always store them with the lid on and never leave it in the open air.
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