Leonard Long-Lasting Nursery Marking Pen

Kate

from IL

Cannot get the cap off any of SIX pens!

Ink-wise this pen gets some high reviews here. I cannot attest to the longevity of the ink because in SIX pens I cannot get the cap off of any! I can get the entire unit off with effort but not the cap itself. It is as though they have all been superglued in place. Even double pliers will not budge them! Therefore the pens are USELESS to me. I would like my money back...

Gardener's Edge responds: We're sorry to hear that these markers are not working as they should. Our customer service department will reach out and issue a refund or replacement. We'll also check the quality of the rest of the markers in our inventory. Thank you for making us aware of the issue and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Don

from WA

Nursery Marker

We have tried many "permanent" markers, but this in the only one that truely stays on plant markers outside.

Angela

from TN

Nothing better!

I was first introduced to these pens when I worked for an agricultural research facility. I've been using them in my home garden and landscape ever since. Unlike "permanent markers" these do not fade or wear off over time. They work great on wooden stakes, plastic plant markers, and sometimes I write directly on the leaves of my plants to label varieties (like iris, daylilies, etc). The only drawback is that you have to learn to open them. They can be difficult to open, but the trick is to twist them slightly while pulling off the lid. If you twist one direction, the maker will come apart - that's bad - but twist the other and the lid will come right off.

Jerry L. - Windy Meadows, Graham

from NC

Marking Pen

The pen works as advertised. We've used it on plastic plant tags and metal orchard tags to good effect.

Joe

from PA

Item # HNP8B

I use the pen to mark plastic plant labels. So far(approx 1 year), the writing has held up without running.

Rebecca

from KS

Amazing Pen

I really like the nursery marking pen. I live in a plains state, so anything left outdoors is subjected to all types of weather. (This past year especially!) It seems to really stand up to all the elements, and sun fade, and is easily read on my plant tags.

dean

from GA

leo marking pens

we love them!! they work great, ink lasts in the sun for a long time

JD

from NY

Marking pen the best I've found

Lasts longer than others I've tried.

D. Hodgman

from FL

Nursery Marking Pen

Great marker.

I germinate, propagate, and pot up hundreds of plants to donate

from CA

Marking Pen

Fine tip pen, reasonable price, not bulky, marks many plastic knives, and the color is easy to locate.

S.

from SC

Great pen

works as described, weather proof, water proof, clean and clear

George B.

from WI

AM Leonard Marking Pens

I will buy nothing but AM Leonard Marking pens for our greenhouse business because they are the best on the market. They are truly weather resistant and the price is right.

Jeanette

from LA

N/A

First time customer and I am very happy with the pens.

J. Mieling

from KY

Leonard Marking Pen

Pen works fine. Ink supply could be better. Used to label plants.

Jane

from IN

Great marking pen!

I used this for marking names and prices on labels for flowers for sale and the markings did not come off. Also used in the garden. Names stayed on plant tags in all kinds of weather. Especially liked the fine tip on the marker.

M Salzer

from WI

Leonard Marking Pen #HNP8B

The pen I was able to use worked well. I used it on outdoor plant markers. Two of the pens would not open and pulled apart and had to be trashed. One of the canisters was dented pretty bad and the marker dried up after a couple of uses. The covers are extremely difficult to remove and in two cases next to impossible even after tried by several people. I was disappointed and will not reorder. After previous poor results with your customer service dept I didn't even try for a replacement.

Jerry L. - Windy Meadows, Graham

from NC

Marking Pen

The pen works as advertised. We've used it on plastic plant tags and metal orchard tags to good effect.

Shaina

from PA

GREAT MARKERS!

We have a retail farm and garden center and these markers are PERFECT for outside use. The marker tip is great for writing and keeps everything looking neat, plus the ink holds up wonderfully outside. Definitely a must item to have!

little old granny gardener

from CA

It does what it says

The pen really does mark and stay marked. Most of my garden signs disappear after a few seasons, but this one does not erase; so watch out when you use it; it really is indelible.

E.

from NY

Good pen

Ink doesn't fade, but pen tip does broaden out over time, makes it harder to write on plant tags as the tip is no longer too fine.

M.

from SD

N/A

The pen writes well on every surface that I've tried it on and doesn't fade.

J Clarke

from PA

beats a Sharpie !

An excellent marker for labeling plants. Does not fade like standard markers do. Also dries fast.

g. sundberg

from MN

The marker that holds up through the summer.

I liked the marker because the ink holds up through the rain, summer sun and doesn't wash off.

jeannie

from OH

leonard marker

first time i bought these markers. they stayed readable through the entire season. very pleased.

Dan

from PA

Loved this pen!

Loved this pen. Will buy it again. Dried fast, did not smear, did not fade in the sun. It was perfect for our greenhouse needs.

Nate

from TX

Works great

Bought to use in the greenhouse and find myself using it everywhere. Great buy!

I'm a nurseryman in central Florida, owner of Bill's Nursery

from FL

A M Leonard Nursery Pen - a great product

Before I ordered it I was hesitant, since most marking pens write well, but the ink doesn't hold up well here in full sun in Florida. But this one does both. It writes well and the ink is very long-lasting.

Fred

from TX

Junk

Junk. Overpriced. Dried up when received. Not at all worth the investment. Sharpies are more reliable, although they fade. We use an etcher on our tags, then trace over it with a Sharpie. That lasts.

Janese W.

from FL

N/A

The pen is OK, but I would like a finer point. I'm not sure how long it will last in the weather.

R. Spalding

from KY

Markers perform

These markers definitely perform as promised. They will dry out if stored in a truck or other hot location, and the caps can be hard to get off with wet hands or muddy gloves (as mine usually are).

Jeff K., Landscaper/Garden Center owner

from NE

Marking Pen

A M Leonard marking pen works great and doesn't seem to fade.

C.

from OH

Nursery Marking Pen

Excellent for tags.

B. Maloney

from PA

Leonard Nursery Marking Pen

I like this marker because it seems to last a long time when used on plastic plant tags and doesn't fade when exposed to sunlight.

Knox J., Cut flower grower

from VT

Nice fine line, but...

Was hoping to find a truly permanent marker that would remain legible from time of planting in greenhouse thru harvest season outdoors. Alas, this marker didn't pass the test. Initial fine line was great even on plastic, but for permanance the ink should be an etching type which I've found in similar marker.

L. Melton

from SC

Review of Leonard Nursery Marking Pen

I have used many other brands but this pen held up the longest for marking rooted cuttings. The point is particularly durable and it even marks when the tag is damp.

Beth - a serious perennial gardener

from PA

Long-Lasting Nursery Marking Pen

So far this pen is a success. It worked easily on markers balanced on one hand, and so far has stayed on through some serious rains. We'll see about 120 inches of snow melting around it - the real test.

Debby

from CT

True to claims

I purchased this pen to use with metal plant markers, also from Gardeners Edge. It made a clean dark line that is easy to read. It has been out in the rain and looks as good as new.

Sarah F.

from NY

Marking pen

This is my first year to use this pen and it has worked very well for me. Good dark color to mark my markers so they are after a summer still very clear to read, which is what I wanted from this pen.

Jo

from NY

the only permanent marker in the garden

Every other "permanent" marker fades after a season or two; these are readable years later, and the fine point makes them easy to use, too.

Mary

from MI

Great Markers

I LOVE these markers...and have used them for years. They perform as promised!

becca

from KY

marking pen review

I would have given 5 stars, but the last two batches have had dead (dried) pens. Otherwise, when they work, they are the only pen we use in the greenhouse. Nothing lasts as long as these pens in sun, rain, heat, on plastic, wood, or paper.

Gardeners Edge replies: Disappointed to hear that, we will QA the batch to ensure good.