Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker, Red Oak, 0.5 oz

I do a lot of trim work. High end stain-grade trim work. The Minwax Stain Markers are my saving grace. Every corner, miter, inside and out has one thing in common, the cut end. If you don't deal with those cut ends, they will surely show. The secret is to daub a little of the finish color on the cut ends BEFORE they're installed. Voila! No more base color of the wood showing through. Couldn't do what I do and get paid for it without Minwax's Stain Markers.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn't have high hopes for this pen because they typically look very obvious after application. This one actually worked amazingly well, but make sure to pay close attention to the coloring. The color i got went on a bit on the darker side, but I just let it sit and soak for a few minutes and took a soft cloth (one you don't care about) and kind of buffed the area to blend and slightly lighten the color. For small scratches, grudges, and nicks- this was fantastic! You couldn't tell you had used something like this for it's repair, by any means. Also it's worth noting that letting it dry for awhile is a good idea! With a larger area you may be able to tell a bit more but the cloth buffing also worked wonders. I would recommend!