Red, Black, or Blue: Which would look best?

jmaciu

I recently picked up this Marichal RC.



It presents very well, but has a residue on the upper left corner area which will not come off. So, I plan to get it autographed at the MLB All Star Fan Fest next weekend. Which color sharpie should I have him sign with: Red, Blue, or Black? I am leaning toward Red, if it is signed across the jersey. However, I have not had a player sign a card in a very long time, so I am not sure of the protocol for asking a player to sign in a certain location. I don't want to be difficult, and am reluctant to ask.

byronscott4ever

I say blue as it would pop and I think other colors might fade

jmaciu

Good point, blue would pop more.

SultanOfSwat

Blue ball point pen signature on vintage cards is the best, in my opinion.

vintagefun

Nice card. I think the red would contrast the area best as well as fit the red already in card.

Blue would be second choice for fear black might blend too much near sleeve.

Look forward to end result no matter the choice.

Dboneesq

Because of the red on the bottom of the card, I think red would like good. My next choice would be blue.

charrigan

Blue! Surprised at all the non-blue sentiment.

Blue forever!

DanBessette

Blue!

totallyradd

blue always pops best imo

LarkinCollector

I like silver on mostly dark cards.

ETA: I like to have a visual when making decisions such as these. Here's a sample of each color option listed + silver and gold on cards with dark backgrounds.

RedRomad275

Silver is a great idea. My thoughts given your choices would be Blue, then Red but not Black. To much dark area on the card for Black. Can't wait to see the results.

Red

jmaciu

Thanks for the input. I never thought of using Silver or Gold. They both have a great look. I will try to post a picture with my choice, if I am luck enough to get it signed in Cincy.

SDSportsFan

I would have it signed with a blue ball-point on the white of the uniform.

Personally, I will never again have a card or ball signed in red, as in my experience, red fades more quickly than other colors.

Steve

bounce

blue

don't use silver, where's he going to sign it? across his face? there's isn't enough room for him to sign it anywhere in silver and have it look good

he has kind of a larger autograph anyway, blue on this jersey will look great

Nascar360

LarkinCollector - What kind & make of silver pen do you use?

LarkinCollector

<< <i>LarkinCollector - What kind & make of silver pen do you use? >>


I purchased all those cards already auto'd, but I believe this is what was used for the silver: Link

byronscott4ever

I've seen silver ink get fuzzy on older cards due to the surface as the golf examples have a nicer surface. Of course, I've seen Sharpie do this but not as often

SultanOfSwat

<< <i>I've seen silver ink get fuzzy on older cards due to the surface as the golf examples have a nicer surface. Of course, I've seen Sharpie do this but not as often >>



Yeah, I agree with this thinking. That's why I feel that ball point pen signatures on vintage cards is the best thing. The ball point ink won't sink in to the vintage card stock and leave that fuzzy look that markers usually do. Plus, marker signatures on vintage cards doesn't look as good, IMHO. Good point on the fuzzing or bleeding issue, too.

thenavarro

Blue Bic ballpoint pen right across the white jersey.

Don't waste that card with a sharpie, go blue ballpoint and it will be stunning.

M

jmaciu

My son and I attended the All Star fan fest with hopes of getting the Marichal card autographed today, but he canceled his appearance, so I have no finished product to show off.