Do manufacturers of markers produce different shapes for each type (whiteboard/permanent) so you can tell the difference by touch?

1. What is difference between permanent marker and whiteboard marker?
2. Are whiteboard markers permanent?
3. What is the difference between permanent marker and a marker?

What is difference between permanent marker and whiteboard marker?

Permanent markers use an acrylic polymer that helps the pigment stick to surfaces, while dry erase markers use an oily silicone polymer. The silicone polymer makes dry erase marker ink slippery and prevents the colored pigment of the marker to come in direct contact with the surface.

Are whiteboard markers permanent?

When used on paper the mark is permanent. I repeat, you cannot remove dry erase markers from paper so don't blame me if you make this mistake. 2.) The tip can become damaged if you use it on regular paper.

What is the difference between permanent marker and a marker?

The main difference is in the added polymer. The permanent marker uses a polymer, like an acrylate, that binds the coloring agent to the surface, primarily through van der Waals forces, and is not water soluble. The colorant is also more likely to be pigments which usually have lower water solubility than dyes.