Soapstone pen for marking fabric.

[hdflame]

Sailrite pushes their http://www.sailrite.com/Soapstone-Marking-Pencil-White for marking on fabric.  I've seen it in several of their videos.  So I bought a couple of them and so far I like it.  The retail price is $5.10.  Round marker with NO refill.

Good ole Harbor Freight has a 4 Piece Soapstone Marker Set for $3.99.  I got one on sale that was cheaper than that, but don't remember the exact price.  It comes with a round marker and a refill plus a rectangle marker and refill.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-soapstone-marker-set-46051.html

I just checked, and the Harbor freight marker is on back order, but you may pick one up at your local store.  I had bought mine for welding use and never thought about using it for fabric.  Guess what, it works great too and it's cheaper.

Just wanted to share this with all of my buddies on the forum.  I know we've talked about markers before and I don't think soapstone ever came up.  Doesn't work too good on vinyl, but I've still got my silver marking pens for that and they work awesome!

Hope this helps someone out!

[kodydog]

Never used soapstone. Is that the same as or similar to tailors chalk.

[Can-Vas]

No, it's more what welders and sheet-metal fabricators use.
I've got one too, but find the line sometimes is too wide...

[hdflame]

You can sharpen the soapstone with sandpaper.  I've been using it and like it.  It doesn't dull as quick as chalk.