I mean, I just started going to a different one across town.

Wait, yours turned out thin? That's wild, mine always gets way too thick. Maybe you need to let it simmer longer to cook down the extra liquid.

Sharpie fades to nothing in a couple years, especially in a hot panel. The inspector did you a favor. My go-to is the Brady label maker with the vinyl cloth tape. It's not cheap, but that stuff sticks forever and stays readable. Looks professional, saves the next guy a headache, and honestly it's faster than trying to write neatly.