"Todd H." wrote in message
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binary writes:

Online sources such as
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/primer/labels.htm
advise to use felt pens with water-soluble ink, for labeling CD-R.

My neigborhood Staples store carries only one kind of markers
specifically for CDs, Staedtler Lumocolor. The package says "safe for
labeling CD discs" but I see it is waterproof, so likely not
water-soluble.

Any opinions or advice from experts?

I (as a leming who's always used a Sharpie) have a related question
has anyone had a failure on such a disk? Granted my experience has
been with disks with writing areas on them so I'm not sure if my lack
of failure really says anything.

I've never had a failure after many years using a Sharpie. It has the
additional advantage of being soluble in alcohol. If you make a mistake,
you can wipe it clean and start over. Incidentally, I've been able to clean
off the markings, even after several years.

Norm Strong