What it is

CD, DVD and Blu-ray disc marking pens allow you to write safely on your discs without damaging them. Quick drying, water based, no dangerous solvents. No labels required.

What are they useful for?

In many cases, the primary goal is identification only. For example, where a disc is used only as a data transfer medium, or for temporary use, it is somewhat wasteful to label them with paper labels. In these cases, a disc marker pen is ideal. Quick, easy and effective.

Many people also do their labeling at once, and produce a number of discs together, and then move on to the labelling process. During that initial period, it is still important to know which disc is which. A disc marker pen fills in the gap nicely. Finally, there are cases where people maintain a "use" copy and a "master" copy. A disc marker pen allows you to produce both labels at once, yet still be able to identify each one uniquely by marking on top of the print. Finally, they are really easy to carry into any scenario where a printer is not available.

Why can't I use a normal felt pen?

Many pens are solvent based. As discs are made of plastics, solvents can damage them. PressIt disc marker pens are water based, so they do not damage the disc itself. Secondly, the rigidity of the tip can be an issue. If the tip of your pen is too hard, you could cause damage to your discs. PressIt disc market pens are safe, tested and reliable.