What about an engraver? https://www.dremel.com/gb/en/p/dremel-engraver-290-1-v391
No wiping that off! On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 15:48, Michael Monaco eloquently inscribed: > I would sand the metal or plastic lightly before using the paint pen for > better > adhesion. You could also put a label protector or book tape over the marking > if it is big enough. > > Mike Monaco > Coordinator, Cataloging Services > 261B Bierce Library > The University of Akron > Akron, Ohio 44325-1712 > He/him/his > Office: 330-972-2446 > mmon...@uakron.edu > ORCID: 0000-0001-7244-5154 > https://www.uakron.edu/libraries > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of Kucera, > Ann F > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 1:56 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG > Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] [External] Re: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of The University of Akron. Use > caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests > for information. > > We use a 'paint' pen for our electronic items that we check out. > > Available at most art stores and probably at office supply places. > > Ann Kucera (she, hers) Systems Librarian Adobe Digital Lounge > Coordinator Park Library 305 | Central Michigan University | Mount > Pleasant, MI 48859 P: 989-774-2404 | E: kuce...@cmich.edu > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww > .cmich.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cmmonaco%40UAKRON.EDU%7Ca19 > 5db347d7840942c3308da382e7d60%7Ce8575dedd7f94ecea4aa0b32991aeedd > %7C0%7C0%7C637884069715726116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIj > oiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3 > 000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qjzqq9n1DFlaEY3BO3yK5b2RYxv%2FavxBpYbOY > 0tC59k%3D&reserved=0 > > -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries > <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of Onur Bugan Sent: Tuesday, May 17, > 2022 1:36 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG Subject: [External] Re: > [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive > > CD marker pen with oilbased ink works but not forever :) > > 17 May 2022 Sal 20:17 tarihinde Cameron Metcalf < > cameronmetc...@cunet.carleton.ca> şunu yazdı: > >> Whiteout pen? >> Nail polish? >> >> Cameron >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG> On Behalf Of >> charles meyer >> Sent: May 17, 2022 1:02 PM >> To: CODE4LIB@LISTS.CLIR.ORG >> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Marking a flash drive >> >> [External Email] >> >> Odd question but not if you work in a library… besides using a label >> maker have you found any “marker” to label the “metal” part of a flash >> drive with just letters so it doesn’t get wiped out if you sweep your >> finger over it? >> >> >> >> Sharpies don’t work. >> >> >> >> Thank you! >> >> >> >> Charles. >> >> >> >> Charles Meyer >> >> Charlotte County Public Library >> >> Port Charlotte, FL >>