Many other cleaning agents use alcohol as the main solvent, so using it straight should give you the best results. [substeps] Try not to use the rubbing alcohol in a small, confined space, as the smell is very strong.
[header] How to get pen off your skin [title] Wet a cotton ball or washcloth with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol or surgical spirit) and scrub the ink off your skin. [step] Rubbing alcohol is often your best bet for removing the oil-based ink found in most pens. It dissolves oils, allowing you to wipe the ink off your skin.