I've had great success using Super Sharpie. Takes a bit of getting use to but otherwise works like a charm.

Richard Osterlind stated that he prefers a Swami gimmick nail writer.
Remove the flesh paint and it will fit easily under the thumb nail.

Just like a silver thumbtip, it's invisible in skilled hands.
Hope this helps!

Wow! Just purchased it and rushing to make one. I have a good feeling about The Snake Charmer. Thanks for the advice.

Where do you guys think is the best place to buy swami gimmicks now in 2017/2018?

I have been looking around for 2 days and I can't find any affordable online store. Penguin is almost the only one, and it's 25 dollars and it takes a long time to deliver to Spain. Also, one review there says: "Love Penguin, but when other vendors sell something this fundamental for a fair price ($5.00) I have a hard time seeing the justification for this mark up."

But I really can't find any other nail writer cheaper than penguin that can be sent to my country (Spain).

Also, I didn't know The Snake Charmer. I think I'm going to buy it, but I can't really find how to order it on its website.

Hi Gotrek! Welcome to the Café! I think I have the solution. I hope so anyway. You're asking for a glass of water, and I'm about to give you an OCEAN, to put this in perspective. The book: THE RESURRECTION OF DR. CROW BY BOB CASSIDY. I know of NO better Swami. Anywhere. I made two different kinds. A Listo and Sharpie. Here is the book:

http://marketplaceofthemind.com/products/resudr/

Let us know what you do!

Doug

I also have a lot of success with super sharpie, I always use this