Question: How do I remove the cap!?Answer: Hold the cap with one hand and the pen with the other. Simultaneously pull and twist the lid clockwise (like you are screwing it on). If you twist counterclockwise (like you are unscrewing the lid), you may unscrew the tip from the base, causing damage to the pen.
Kate
from IL
Cannot get the cap off any of SIX pens!
2017-06-08
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
2016-06-14
We have tried many "permanent" markers, but this in the only one that truely stays on plant markers outside.
Angela
from TN
Nothing better!
2016-06-13
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.
Joe
from PA
Item # HNP8B
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
Lasts longer than others I've tried.
S.
from SC
Great pen
2011-10-13
works as described, weather proof, water proof, clean and clear
George B.
from WI
AM Leonard Marking Pens
2011-10-13
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.
M.
from SD
HNP8B
2011-10-13
First time customer and I am very happy with the pens.
Jeanette
from LA
HNP8B
2011-10-13
First time customer and I am very happy with the pens.
Janese W.
from FL
HNP8B
2011-10-13
First time customer and I am very happy with the pens.
J. Mieling
from KY
Leonard Marking Pen
2011-10-13
Pen works fine. Ink supply could be better. Used to label plants.
Jane
from IN
Great marking pen!
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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.
I germinate, propagate, and pot up hundreds of plants to donate
from CA
Marking Pen
2011-10-13
The pen works as advertised. We've used it on plastic plant tags and metal orchard tags to good effect.
Jeff K., Landscaper/Garden Center owner
from NE
Marking Pen
2011-10-13
The pen works as advertised. We've used it on plastic plant tags and metal orchard tags to good effect.
Jerry L. - Windy Meadows, Graham
from NC
Marking Pen
2011-10-13
The pen works as advertised. We've used it on plastic plant tags and metal orchard tags to good effect.
Jerry L. - Windy Meadows, Graham
from NC
Marking Pen
2011-10-13
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!
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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.
J Clarke
from PA
beats a Sharpie !
2011-10-13
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.
2011-10-13
I liked the marker because the ink holds up through the rain, summer sun and doesn't wash off.
jeannie
from OH
leonard marker
2011-10-13
first time i bought these markers. they stayed readable through the entire season. very pleased.
Dan
from PA
Loved this pen!
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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.
R. Spalding
from KY
Markers perform
2011-10-13
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).
D. Hodgman
from FL
Nursery Marking Pen
2011-10-13
Excellent for tags.
C.
from OH
Nursery Marking Pen
2011-10-13
Excellent for tags.
B. Maloney
from PA
Leonard Nursery Marking Pen
2011-10-13
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...
2011-10-13
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
2011-10-13
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.
Debby
from CT
True to claims
2011-09-25
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.
Beth - a serious perennial gardener
from PA
Long-Lasting Nursery Marking Pen
2011-09-25
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.
Sarah F.
from NY
Marking pen
2011-09-23
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
2011-09-23
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
2011-04-10
I LOVE these markers...and have used them for years. They perform as promised!
becca
from KY
marking pen review
2011-04-09
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.
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