Whiteboarding is a skill that I've neglected over the years. While that's true, I've passed interviews using a whiteboard to present my ideas and lines of code. I prefer to articulate complex problems verbally, with digital documentation and understandable code. However, that's not an excuse, so it's time to get whiteboarding.

_My first step is to find great markers._

## Quartet Dry-Erase Glass Board Markers

[The Quartet] is an excellent marker with a smooth writing experience that looks bold and clear. The only downside on my [XBoard Magnetic dry-erase Whiteboard] is the residue the dry-erase ink leaves behind during clean-up. This feature is tolerable but could be better.

{{< figure src="images/whiteboarding-quartet-marker.png" alt="Whiteboarding - Quartet Marker" >}}

## PILOT V Board Master Refillable Dry-Erase Markers

A more environmentally friendly and smooth writing experience that doesn't leave a residue but requires cleaning. There's some residue, but overall, it's more manageable than the others. The key feature of this marker is that it is refillable using [the whiteboard marker refills]. The refills are still plastic, but there's less plastic disposal.

I first tried the [PILOT V medium chisel tip dry-erase whiteboard markers] and didn't like it.

{{< figure src="images/whiteboarding-pilot-v-board-chisel-tip-marker.png" alt="Whiteboarding - Pilot V Chisel Tip" >}}

I later purchased the [PILOT V bullet tip whiteboard markers], hoping I would get a cleaner look. It turns out that the chisel tip provides more control and yields a better result when used correctly.

{{< figure src="images/whiteboarding-pilot-v-bullet-tip-market.png" alt="Whiteboarding - Pilot V Bullet Tip" >}}

The refill feature works as advertised. It understandably took some time when changing the ink for the color to shine through, but it finally did after a few shakes and test running.

I'll continue using both markers and see what use cases I produce for each. The differences would become apparent if I were into creating art on my whiteboard.

## Arteza dry-erase Markers

[The Arteza dry-erase whiteboard marker] with a chisel tip is thinner. I saw a bit of blurring when testing it. The Arteza markers are cheap, so if you're not too worried about blurring, this marker might work out for you.

{{< figure src="images/whiteboarding-arteza-marker.png" alt="Whiteboarding - Arteza Marker" >}}

## Conclusion

The [PILOT V bullet tip whiteboard markers] are my favorite. They leave me feeling confident as I practice and teach my daughter with diagrams.

I've been enjoying my daily whiteboarding practice. My self-directed lessons include the following.

* Learn basic symbols to organize and convey my thoughts
* Improve my speed while maintaining legibility
* Creating [whiteboard animations like Robert Reich] but more technical and less political

## Whiteboarding - Beyond the Basics

* [Whiteboard Selling: Empowering Sales Through Visuals]



[the quartet]: https://amzn.to/2V6doqF
[xboard magnetic dry-erase whiteboard]: https://amzn.to/39lsoVA
[the whiteboard marker refills]: https://amzn.to/2HKH2Kc
[pilot v medium chisel tip dry-erase whiteboard markers]: https://amzn.to/39PdUgP
[pilot v bullet tip whiteboard markers]: https://amzn.to/3bSV7CZ
[the arteza dry-erase whiteboard marker]: https://amzn.to/2PcPbuZ
[whiteboard animations like robert reich]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSlHVZpNxMM
[whiteboard selling: empowering sales through visuals]: https://www.amazon.com/Whiteboard-Selling-Empowering-Through-Visuals/dp/1118379764/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=whiteboarding&qid=1591562451&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-3