Most tags are drawn with marker pens, e.g. Sharpies. It is a stylized signature, tag can also be used as a verb meaning "to sign." Writers often tag on or beside their pieces, following the practice of traditional artists who sign their artwork. This category covers the writing with markers, which is common practise in the writer scene. The verb tagging has even become a popular verb today in other types of occasions that are non-graffiti-related. (edited Wikipedia)