Everyone has a preference, it seems, when it comes to white out. Some people, like my husband, prefer the traditional liquid style, while others, like myself, absolutely have to have the tape kind. Maybe it’s an issue of application errors, or one of impatience to move on and get started writing again as fast as possible. Either way, the choice of white out is something that’s very personal. Here are my pros and cons of each type:
Tape-Style White Out
Pros –
- It doesn’t need to dry before you can write over it (great for impatient people like myself)
- It creates a smooth writing surface
- Dispensers are designed to fit comfortably in the hand
Cons –
- It does take a bit of skill to apply – I’ve seen some people twist the tape around and make a mess of it
- A dispenser doesn’t last very long
- Expensive
Liquid White Out
Pros –
- It does cover mistakes very effectively
- You can paint your fingernails with it if you’re a bored junior high school student
- One bottle lasts longer than a dispenser of tape-style white out
- Inexpensive
Cons –
- It has to dry thoroughly before you can write over it
- It tends to clump and dry out if the cap isn’t replaced properly
- Sometimes it gets clumped around the neck of the bottle and caked on the bristles
- Tiny bottle cap can be uncomfortable to hold
Which one do you prefer? Why?
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