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best pen for AUTO on paper?

wallst32wallst32 Posts: 513 ✭✭
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I'm going to get some AUTO's in person this week. I have a game ticket booklet to be signed that is non-glossy stock. I have some unused Sharpie Ultra Fine Point markers from a box I bought probably 3-4 years ago. I tested one and it works great; no signs of being dried out. Was wondering if this is a good choice of pen or do you suggest something else?

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  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,525 ✭✭✭✭
    I'd consider using a fine point bic pen (blue) if it's paper...Sharpie may bleed through over time
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    A nice Schaeffer ball point pen, Fine points IMO are too sharp.

    I'd never use a sharpie. Why do they even use them? Ease?


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • epatmythesepatmythes Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'd consider using a fine point bic pen (blue) if it's paper...Sharpie may bleed through over time >>



    I'd definitely second that opinion... I do find that fine point bic's don't always spread ink perfectly though, depending on the stock weight of the paper... I might consider a bic medium. Generally just makes the autograph a little bolder!
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,525 ✭✭✭✭
    bleed the pen out prior to handing it to the person
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  • wallst32wallst32 Posts: 513 ✭✭
    Sorry, I guess it's not really paper, but think school notebook cover type stock. Is Sharpie okay on this? I don't think it will bleed through; not sure if there are other issues with Sharpie besides that.
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