Best Pen for Autos

Kahuna · August 25, 2008 2:08AM

I'll be heading to Cooperstown in 2 weeks, and was wondering what would be the best pen, maker to use for autos. I've seen autograph pens but ink is ink right ?

nam812 · August 25, 2008 2:10AM

Bic.

Robb · August 25, 2008 2:18AM

For baseballs- blue ballpoint ink. Best to go with the Bic's that claim on the packaging to work on first attempt every time. No Sharpies, paint pens, markers, etc.

For cards- Medium or fine Sharpies. Color of which doesn't matter. Card selection is more important as you don't want dark backgrounds. Remove any gloss from the cards' surface ahead of time with baby powder.

For photos- Sharpie or paint pens. Color of which doesn't matter.

For bats, bases, pitching mound, etc.- Paint pens.

For jerseys- Sharpie on the cloth part and Sharpie or paint pen if on number or letters. Dark colors get paint pen, light colors get Sharpie.

Ironmanfan · August 25, 2008 2:19AM

bic; blue in color

P.S. What's in Cooperstown in two weeks?

Kahuna · August 25, 2008 8:30AM

I was told use a sharpie, even Tony Gwynn used a sharpie on his card for me it was his pen not mine. This is conflicting, many use sharpie, others use black ink, others say don't use blue ball point ink.....many be I should get a scientist to make me one pen, marker for this issue then sell it to the rest of you. lol

lawnmowermanswife · August 25, 2008 8:35AM

If you want another option, they sell markers called Slick Writers at craft stores. They are archival safe and are made for glossy surfaces.

bdunndchi · August 25, 2008 9:26AM

I've never even really thought about it. I guess I'm an amateur!

Ironmanfan · August 25, 2008 11:23AM

<< I was told use a sharpie, even Tony Gwynn used a sharpie on his card for me it was his pen not mine. This is conflicting, many use sharpie, others use black ink, others say don't use blue ball point ink.....many be I should get a scientist to make me one pen, marker for this issue then sell it to the rest of you. lol >>

don't ever use a sharpie on a ball

BobaFett72 · August 25, 2008 11:50AM

always stick with the classics.

Kahuna · August 25, 2008 10:25PM

I wasn't talking about a ball just cards.

MeteoriteGuy · August 25, 2008 11:19PM

<< I wasn't talking about a ball just cards. >>

I think you meant...

"Thanks for your help everyone. I am going to bring cards so nice baby powder tip Robb.'

Pete14Rose · August 26, 2008 12:11AM

Bic - med point, blue has always worked for me.

WinPitcher · August 26, 2008 2:11AM

I agree, Bic medium point.

Blue or black

Steve

jswieton · August 26, 2008 4:00AM

<< For cards- Medium or fine Sharpies. Color of which doesn't matter. Card selection is more important as you don't want dark backgrounds. Remove any gloss from the cards' surface ahead of time with baby powder.

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How does baby powder remove the gloss from a card?

Allen · August 26, 2008 4:03AM

For cards it is lumocolor markers. They are great for photos also.

zep33 · August 26, 2008 7:45AM

human blood does the trick

frankhardy · August 26, 2008 7:56AM

What about those gel ink pens that are so good for everyday paper work? Do they work good on baseballs? I know for a fact that they don't work good on cards, but work great for index cards.

Robb · August 26, 2008 7:57AM

<< 

<< For cards- Medium or fine Sharpies. Color of which doesn't matter. Card selection is more important as you don't want dark backgrounds. Remove any gloss from the cards' surface ahead of time with baby powder.

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How does baby powder remove the gloss from a card? >>

It is a very fine abrasive. Poor some on, rub around with your fingertip, wipe off.

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