Pro tip: buy some permanent markers!

[danielrosehill]

(Thread title tongue in cheek!)

Some interesting discussions lately about different barcode symbologies (etc) but.....a note to remember the utility of the humble permanent marker/ Sharpie!

I use mine to scratch asset numbers onto things that stickers etc aren't going to adhere to (including those which will be exposed to elements) - or in other cases where affixing labels or tags just doesn't make sense or isn't practical.

Like:

Hammers:

Cleaning supplies:

Cases I can never remember what they belong to

Very useful as well: White permanent marker:.

Useful for writing asset numbers on black surfaces, like...tool boxes:

[sandipb]

I am thinking of using a white Duck tape and writing on it using a Sharpie instead. I think it might be a more consistent looking label and readable in dark places

[tankerkiller125]

If you want it to be readable in dark places maybe a glow in the dark white tape with black permanent marker/paint markers?

[b2462]

I like the glow in the dark tape idea. Also, along the lines of duct tape, I use gaffers tape. It adheres well without leaving the sticky residue when removed.

[b2462]

I have a small cache of paint markers in white and black to label my totes. I find it more durable that marker. The paint can run so test before writing on your object to be labeled.