Best Pen to Use for Cards, Photos & Balls?

Ironmanfan

I know this topic is addressed from time to time, but what in your opinion is the best writing instrument for cards (shiny & traditional), glossy photographs & Official Major League Baseballs?

IMF

Dboneesq

THE BEST for traditional cards. Probably good for all items, but I can say first hand that these are AWESOME for "traditional" cards.

BunchOBull

I second the Staedtlers...even for glossy cards. Though it never hurts to run a little baby powder over the surface of a glossy card before it gets signed...it creates microscratches that are virtually undetectable, but allow the ink something more permanent to stick to.

SDSportsFan

Blue ball-point pen for baseballs.

Steve

daddymc

I agree with what's already been said. Blue ball point for baseballs and blue Staedtler pens for cards and photos. It's always best to prep any glossy cards with baby powder too.

Ironmanfan

<< <i>I second the Staedtlers...even for glossy cards. Though it never hurts to run a little baby powder over the surface of a glossy card before it gets signed...it creates microscratches that are virtually undetectable, but allow the ink something more permanent to stick to. >>



where can you purchase these?

Michaels?

IMF

Dboneesq

I bought mine at either Staples or Office Max. You can buy them individually or in a package.

NHLfightguy

I'm blue sharpie fan. On older vintage, Allen Ginter, Heritage type surfaces. Also great for 8x10's and photos.

On glossy surfaces what works best for me is just rubbing the card down all over with your thumb. Works fine and sharpie will not bubble after it. I don't like the baby powder method, done it before and still will sometimes bubble. On any of these methods always practice and test out on commons.

wrestlingcardking

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<< <i>I second the Staedtlers...even for glossy cards. Though it never hurts to run a little baby powder over the surface of a glossy card before it gets signed...it creates microscratches that are virtually undetectable, but allow the ink something more permanent to stick to. >>



where can you purchase these?

Michaels?

IMF >>



My Michael's sells the Staedtlers.......that is where I get mine.