I've had the Clover Chaco Liner pen style marking tool for a while and have used it quite a bit lately. It is the same powdered ink as in other dispensers but in an easy-to-hold and use shape. It has a tapered point for 'easy markings', but as I wrote in my Baptist Fan post, it isn't fine enough to get in short stencil grooves. It's excellent for straight lines and freehand curves and is easy to refill with the Refill Cartridge when the powder runs out. As usual, you must test the product on scrap fabric to make sure the marks can be removed. I thought it was simply chalk but it is called "powdered ink" (talc & pigment) on the packaging so maybe that's why it can be difficult (and sometimes impossible) to remove completely. Also, ironing or dry-cleaning may make the marks permanent so I will be very careful when I use the Chaco Liner to make sure I won't be pressing seams - I can get caught up in the process and totally forget that the iron is Chaco's enemy!
I've used it with a ruler to mark the wrong side of my fabric for a cutting line and it was perfect to mark the stitching line on my Exposed Zipper Bag when I boxed out the corners. I also used the Chaco Liner to mark my HST when I made the Swoon blocks. It is comfortable to hold and the powdered line comes out quite finely. I like it much better than a more square or stubby chalk dispenser - but I wouldn't mark the right side of fabric with it for fear the ink line couldn't be removed.
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