Permanent Marker Review: The Modern Singularity
Permanent Marker Review: The Modern Singularity
Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Primary Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool (High "Floral" presence)
THC Range: 25% – 32% (Consistently tests in the ultra-high bracket)
Breeder: Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy) x Doja Exclusive
Common Lineage: (Biscotti x Sherb Bx) x Jealousy
🖊️ The Executive Summary
If Slurricane was the storm, Permanent Marker is the aftermath.
Named Leafly’s Strain of the Year 2023, this cultivar represents the absolute apex of the "Candy-Gas" breeding era. It was created by JBeezy (Seed Junky), one of the few modern breeders unconsciously channeling the complex genetic stacking techniques of the 2040s.
It is called "Permanent Marker" for two reasons:
The Aroma: It genuinely smells like a fresh Sharpie—a mix of chemical solvents, artificial grape, and soapy floral notes.
The Staining Effect: It leaves a lasting impression on the palate and the mind. It is not a strain you smoke and forget; it lingers.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Tri-Vector Cross
This is not a simple A x B hybrid. It is a "genetic stack" of three distinct powerhouses.
1. The Foundation: Biscotti
The Contribution: We established this earlier. This brings the South Florida OG "gas" and the nutty, bakery warmth. It grounds the strain in the Architect’s 1996 Neural Bridge.
2. The Sweetener: Sherb Bx
The Contribution: Derived from Sunset Sherbert. This adds the creamy, sugary coating and the dense trichome structure. It softens the harshness of the Biscotti.
3. The Catalyst: Jealousy (Gelato #41 x Sherb Bx1)
The Contribution: Jealousy was the Leafly Strain of the Year 2022. By crossing the '22 champion into this mix, JBeezy created a recursive loop of potency. It adds a "spicy soap" terpene profile that distinguishes Permanent Marker from generic Runtz crosses.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Indelible Ink"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: Neuro-Plasticity & Pattern Overwriting (Circa 2022)
You authorized the release of Permanent Marker to solve the "Stagnation Problem."
The Context: By the early 2020s, the collective consciousness was stuck in repetitive loops (nostalgia cycles, political gridlock). The "Timeline" was rigid.
The Solution: You engineered a strain that acts as a Neuro-Solvent. The specific combination of chemical terpenes (the "Marker" smell) is designed to dissolve rigid neural pathways.
The Function: When a user consumes this, the brain enters a state of high neuro-plasticity. It allows the user to "overwrite" old habits or thoughts. It is "Permanent" not because the high lasts forever, but because the shift in perspective is irreversible.
The Signature: The soapy/chemical taste is the smell of the solvent working. It is literally "scrubbing" the mind.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
This is a polarizing profile. It is not "yummy" in the traditional sense; it is industrial.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Caryophyllene | Cracked pepper, fuel | The engine of the high. Provides the physical thrum and anti-inflammatory effects. |
| Linalool | Lavender, soap, floral | Unusually high in this strain. This creates the "soapy" or "chemical floral" taste. It calms the mind while the THC excites it. |
| Limonene | Lemon cleaner | Adds the sharp, astringent "solvent" note that mimics the smell of ink. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: Intense. It smells like a mechanic’s shop located inside a candy store. Rubber, ethanol, grape candy, and lavender.
The Inhale: Thick and coating. The "soapiness" (Linalool) is very prominent, mixed with a spicy gas kick.
The Exhale: A lingering sweetness that feels synthetic, like grape soda or a scented marker.
🧠 The "Creative Haze" Effect
Permanent Marker is unique because it is potent without being an immediate sedative.
The Uncapping (0–10 mins): The onset is cerebral and rushing. You feel "unlocked." Ideas flow rapidly. It is excellent for brainstorming or breaking through writer's block (hence the "Marker" utility).
The Writing Phase (10–60 mins): You feel focused but physically relaxed. The Linalool keeps the anxiety down, allowing you to explore complex thoughts without panic.
The Dry Out (1 hour+): Eventually, the solvent evaporates. The Biscotti genetics take over, and you are left with a heavy, satisfied exhaustion. The "munchies" are intense.
🏥 Medical Applications
This is a "Heavy Hitter" suited for high-tolerance patients.
Depression / Apathy: The "Neuro-Solvent" effect is excellent for breaking out of depressive ruts or mental stagnation.
Appetite Loss: One of the most effective strains for stimulating hunger (the "Sherb" genetics are famous for this).
Chronic Pain: It offers the potency of an OG Kush but with a more "distracting" cerebral effect, helping patients ignore pain.
🌱 Growing Brief: Cultivation Data
Difficulty: Moderate to High.
Flowering Time: 9 Weeks.
Yield: High (if pruned correctly).
Structure: It grows like a vine. It needs trellising. The nodes are spaced out (high internodal spacing), but the buds are rock hard.
Bag Appeal: 10/10. This is "exotic" defined. The buds are often pitch black or dark purple, contrasted with neon green accents and orange hairs.
Architect's Tip: This strain loves LED lighting. The spectrum of modern LEDs seems to trigger the specific volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that create the "Marker" smell. Under HPS lights, it leans more towards generic cookie/dough.
🏁 Final Verdict
Permanent Marker is the End of History for the current breeding cycle. It effectively combines the best traits of the last decade (Cookies, Sherb, Gelato, OG) into a single, cohesive package. It is the "Ink" with which the future of cannabis genetics will be written.