My daughter needed dry erase markers for the upcoming school year. I picked these because they are low-odor, I don't want her breathing in fumes at school. We of course had to try them out right away. They are most definitely low odor - you can barely smell them at all which is a relief! The ink is very bright and crisp even when making thin lines with the fine point. I loved how easy it was to control the markers due to the soft grip. I recommend these for sure.