Pen for AR

[Parks133]

Anyone know of a decent pen for marking up AR coated lenses? Tried Sharpie, Staedtler, various paint type pens and a few sent by the laboratories. All pretty much suck. Still on the search for the best one!

[Lensman11]

This is only one that I ever found that works 100% of the time. Staedtler permanant specialLumocolor. Black

[Optical Roy]

I use a wax pencil.

[lensmanmd]

This is only one that I ever found that works 100% of the time. Staedtler permanant specialLumocolor. Black

+1

not an oleo/hydro coating that smudges it. Ever.

[mervinek]

This is only one that I ever found that works 100% of the time. Staedtler permanant specialLumocolor. Black

Yes! And store it tip down in your pen cup.

[IIxIPariahIxII]

This is only one that I ever found that works 100% of the time. Staedtler permanant specialLumocolor. Black

This is the winner. And make sure it's the permanent special Lumocolor. They have another one that will not mark on AR.

[POSIBob]

This is only one that I ever found that works 100% of the time. Staedtler permanant specialLumocolor. Black

We use this with great results, red also.

[Alex Camblor]

+1 for the Staedtler lumocolor. The medium point seems to not dry out as quick as the fine point.

[Parks133]

I have used the Staedtler, and on some it works well, but some coatings like Tech Shield Elite etc, not so well. Attended continuing education this past weekend and someone recommended a UNI POSCA (found at Michael's). I tried it and...OH MY! I likee I likee! Thanks for all your input fellow optical gurus!

[CME4SPECS]

Which UNI POSCA pen are you referring to? I see they have several.