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Pictured is the object, a black expo wet erase marker, placed beside a red expo dry erase marker for comparison. The more traditional dry erase marker is shorter and thicker than the Vis-a-vis marker, which has a shape closer to a Sharpie or a pen.
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Pictured above is what the wet erase marker’s writing looks like. The marker was used on a mini fridge before I realized it wasn’t dry erase. I swiped my hand over the markings but they didn’t smudge.
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Pictured is my roommate, Nikki, modeling the expo marker. This was taken taken during a study session. As can be seen, the marker is relatively small and easily held in the hand.
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Pictured is my dog, Laila, looking on as I work on this assignment. The picture was taken in Cumming, Ga.
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Pictured is the expo marker placed beside a ruler for measurement. The marker is approximately 5.6 inches in length.