Dried-out marker tips!! ARGH!!

[McNallyism]

Has anyone else noticed that the fine tips on prismacolor markers become dry and useless waaaaay before the broad tips? Is there any way to overcome this problem?!

-Sean

[Cannibal80]

When you put your markers away, store them horizontally (lying on it's side). This way, the ink won't run down to the chisel-tip and drain from the top bullet-tip.

It says so on some brands of markers. The problem is most trays only have vertical storing-slots.

[McNallyism]

awright! Thanks

[Xysryc]

You could replace the fine tips with new ones? Or isn't that possible with PRISMACOLOR markers?

I use COPIC markers and you can refill them and exchange the tips.

[jeroentje]

What do you need that fine tip for anyway.
I use AD markers with one big chisseltip. When I want a thin line, I just rotate the thing and I got a thin line...
Use alcohol based markers. Prima's dry out before they leave the box.