Retractable Sharpie vs Big Fat Sharpie

[kengquist]

Which is better to bring for character signatures? Retractable is great because it prevents losing a cap. But I've heard characters have a hard time handling the smaller ones when they're in the oversized costumes.

 

[Pesky]

The non-face characters did seem to have an easier time with fat ones so that is what I chose. I just always held the cap and then capped the pen myself.

 

[disney world dreamer]

i recommend retractable. i used it on my solo trip last year for both face and fur characters and they did not have a problem with them plus like you said no cap to lose.
i always made sure that is was clicked to write with when i handed it to them.
and i do think there is such a thing as too fat for the characters to handle.
most people just recommend that you don't use a standard size pen for fur characters because they are quite skinny.

 

[DisneyChris2016]

We used the retractable ones and none of the characters seemed to have any problem with them... and we got A LOT of autographs.

 

[DisneyMom111]

We also used the retractable ones and they worked perfectly. I originally bought ones that were too thin and after reading comments on here I got the retractable ones and I'm so glad I did.

 

[Figmentmommy]

one more vote for retractable sharpies - worked perfectly for us

 

[Alesia]

Retractable. Just don't use green sharpies - the ink is impossible to get out.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Just don't use green sharpies - the ink is impossible to get out.

Personal experience?

My grandkids used the retractables also, worked fine everywhere.

 

[Alesia]

Personal experience?

My grandkids used the retractables also, worked fine everywhere.

Yep. I can get any other color out, but green is absolutely impossible.

There have been reports here and there of character handlers asking people not to use green sharpies.