Opened the marker , followed the instructions on the body of the marker to bring ink to the tip. Turned it upside down to write and all the ink rolled out on to the paper and table.Leaving my brand new marker almost empty. Hoping maybe it was just that marker, I bought 3 so I guess I will know soon. Marker is also smaller than products I have used in the past. I can't get the markers I really like anymore, so these will have to do, but I was not impressed.