*No wiping that off!*

Yes!  In fact, the writing should become even clearer as dead skin cells
collect and darken within the engraved lines.

As synchronicity (or web trackers) would have it, I received an ad for a
low cost engraver:
https://shop.getthefuturist.com/sales/electric-engraving-pen-with-3-speed

John Lolis
Coordinator of Computer Systems

100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY  10601

tel: 1.914.422.1497
fax: 1.914.422.1452

https://whiteplainslibrary.org/

*Some may say that perception is everything, but not from where I stand.*


On Tue, 17 May 2022 at 15:58, Hammer, Erich F <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> What about an engraver?
>
> https://www.dremel.com/gb/en/p/dremel-engraver-290-1-v391
>
> No wiping that off!
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 15:48, Michael Monaco eloquently inscribed:
>
> > I would sand the metal or plastic lightly before using the paint pen for
> better
> > adhesion. You could also put a label protector or book tape over the
> marking
> > if it is big enough.
> >
> > Mike Monaco
> > Coordinator, Cataloging Services
> > 261B Bierce Library
> > The University of Akron
> > Akron, Ohio 44325-1712
> > He/him/his
> > Office: 330-972-2446
> > [log in to unmask]
> > ORCID: 0000-0001-7244-5154
> > https://www.uakron.edu/libraries
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Kucera,
> > Ann F
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 1:56 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive
> >
> > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of The University of Akron.
> Use
> > caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to
> requests
> > for information.
> >
> > We use a 'paint' pen for our electronic items that we check out.
> >
> > Available at most art stores and probably at office supply places.
> >
> > Ann Kucera (she, hers) Systems Librarian Adobe Digital Lounge
> > Coordinator Park Library 305  |  Central Michigan University  |  Mount
> > Pleasant, MI 48859 P: 989-774-2404  |  E: [log in to unmask]
> > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww
> > .cmich.edu%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cmmonaco%40UAKRON.EDU%7Ca19
> > 5db347d7840942c3308da382e7d60%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd
> > %7C0%7C0%7C637884069715726116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIj
> > oiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3
> > 000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qjzqq9n1DFlaEY3BO3yK5b2RYxv%2FavxBpYbOY
> > 0tC59k%3D&amp;reserved=0
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries
> > <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Onur Bugan Sent: Tuesday, May 17,
> > 2022 1:36 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [External] Re:
> > [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive
> >
> > CD marker pen with oilbased ink works but not forever :)
> >
> > 17 May 2022 Sal 20:17 tarihinde Cameron Metcalf <
> > [log in to unmask]> şunu yazdı:
> >
> >> Whiteout pen?
> >> Nail polish?
> >>
> >> Cameron
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of
> >> charles meyer
> >> Sent: May 17, 2022 1:02 PM
> >> To: [log in to unmask]
> >> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive
> >>
> >> [External Email]
> >>
> >> Odd question but not if you work in a library… besides using a label
> >> maker have you found any “marker” to label the “metal” part of a flash
> >> drive with just letters so it doesn’t get wiped out if you sweep your
> >> finger over it?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sharpies don’t work.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thank you!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Charles.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Charles Meyer
> >>
> >> Charlotte County Public Library
> >>
> >> Port Charlotte, FL
> >>
>
>
>