Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers for School (12ct) Teacher Classroom Supplies, Chisel Tip Whiteboard Markers, Must Haves
Crayola
Best for
Best 12-color set
Amazon rating
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Current price
$13.95
Updated May 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, Crayola's Take Note line is the most credible challenger to Expo's dominance in the chisel-tip category. The 12-pack carries a 4.7 average across roughly 13,000 Amazon ratings, and r/education and r/Professors commenters specifically call them 'my absolute favorite' over Expo, citing richer color, better erasure, and a stiffer but more precise nib. Verified-purchase reviews on Walmart and crayola.com emphasize two things: an unusually full and vibrant color assortment that holds up over weeks of use, and a low-odor formula that retailer reviewers describe as effectively scent-free.
What reviewers liked
- r/education and r/Professors commenters specifically prefer Take Note over Expo for color richness and erasure
- 12-color assortment is broader and reportedly more saturated than comparable Expo sets per Walmart and crayola.com verified-purchase reviews
- Low-odor formula called out by name on crayola.com user reviews as essentially scent-free
- Strong Amazon signal at 4.7 across ~13k ratings, with consistent praise from teachers in classroom-share contexts
Where it falls short
- r/Professors commenter notes the nib can be stiff out of the package and may need to be broken in
- TikTok review snippets in our signals describe color saturation as uneven across the 12-pack
- Smaller verified-purchase pool (~13k) than the Expo chisel benchmark, so less corroboration overall
- Higher per-marker price than store-brand bulk chisel sets like Amazon Basics
Across the reviewers we read, Crayola's Take Note line is the most credible challenger to Expo's dominance in the chisel-tip category. The 12-pack carries a 4.7 average across roughly 13,000 Amazon ratings, and r/education and r/Professors commenters specifically call them 'my absolute favorite' over Expo, citing richer color, better erasure, and a stiffer but more precise nib.
Verified-purchase reviews on Walmart and crayola.com emphasize two things: an unusually full and vibrant color assortment that holds up over weeks of use, and a low-odor formula that retailer reviewers describe as effectively scent-free. r/Teachers commenters in our sample also point out the practical upside of having extras when a classroom of students needs to share, and several note that as Expo quality has slipped, Crayola has closed the gap.
The disagreement worth surfacing: one r/Professors commenter notes the Take Note nib can feel stiff out of the package and may need to be 'squished down' to flow freely, and TikTok review snippets in our signals describe color saturation as inconsistent across the assortment. Net, this is the pick when the color range and richness matter more than the absolute longest tip life.
- Each marker has a broad line, chisel tip that is perfect for thick or thin lines
- Vibrant colors are great for bold messages on most white boards
- Features an ink level indicator so you always know how much ink you have
Erases easily. Low ink residue. The nice thing is if you have 25 students and some of them run out of ink- you have a few extra. They erase very ...
A little pricier so maybe not good for students but Crayola Take Note dry erase markers are my absolute favorite! haysus25. • 4y ago.
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