I've seen several people suggest double-labeling WS jugs. Put one label INSIDE the jug so the sun doesn't fade it.
I agree that normal 0.5 mm mechanical pencils make a faint mark, but the wide-lead ones make a darker mark (like 0.7 mm or 0.9 mm).
The mark is still nowhere near as dark as any Sharpie, but I have bring the label close to my glasses anyway to read it.
I've tried HB and B lead, but the softer lead smears a little if I rub it.
Oh! Oh! I just found a cheap 1.3 mm pencil!! $4 for 8 mechanical pencils!
http://www.officemax.com/offic...
"Paper Mate Mates 1.3MM Mechanical Pencils"
