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*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&data=05%7C01%7Cmmonaco%40UAKRON.EDU%7Ca19 > > 5db347d7840942c3308da382e7d60%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd > > %7C0%7C0%7C637884069715726116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIj > > oiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3 > > 000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qjzqq9n1DFlaEY3BO3yK5b2RYxv%2FavxBpYbOY > > 0tC59k%3D&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 > >> > > >