# Bulletproof Pens The Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker is a Super Durable Permanent Pen By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-30 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/permanent-pen References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/481150751222008607/Cold-Steel-Shark-Tactical-Marker) & [coldsteel](http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/91SPB/POCKET_SHARK.aspx) As well as being able to tout the long-lasting markings it's able to make, this [permanent pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen) also has an unusual selling feature—it's also bulletproof. The Cold Steel Shark Tactical Marker is a black pen is made from a high impact plastic, with a structure that's four times as thick as comparable markers. If you happen to be pretty rough with your [office supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen), this pen will be able to easily handle it all in stride. Although it looks more or less like a black permanent marker from the outside, the pen is also designed so that it has a [screw-on cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolen) rather than a pop-off one, so that spills and accidental markings are less likely to happen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bulletproof Pens:** Developing durable pens with bulletproof properties for enhanced performance and safety. - **Long-lasting Markings:** Creating markers that offer long-lasting and permanent markings. - **Improved Design for Office Supplies:** Innovation in office supplies by designing pens with thicker, durable structures and screw-on caps for better durability and accident prevention. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Stationery Industry:** The stationery industry can explore opportunities in developing innovative, bulletproof pens to cater to professionals in high-risk environments or individuals seeking enhanced durability. - **Law Enforcement and Security:** Law enforcement agencies and security companies can benefit from bulletproof pens as an additional tool for self-defense and emergency situations. - **Manufacturing and Material Science:** The manufacturing and material science industries can explore advancements in durable plastic materials to develop stronger and resilient office supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Lasting Compact Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoink.md) - [Tactical Classic Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisher-space-pen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [10-in-1 Multifunctional Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multak.md) - [Minimal Titanium Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint.md) - [Tactical Tool-Packed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekto-tak-pen.md) - [Elegant Everlasting Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilform-aeon.md) - [Everlasting Magnetic Tip Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon1.md) - [Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-tool-pen.md)