Silver ink pen for signature?
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Thanks. That looks like a great match. I want to use silver to match some silver work in the cue like you did, but I would prefer a finer point.
I'm wondering if a technical pen where you load ink in a capsule would be my best bet. That way, I would only be looking for silver ink, not a silver ink pen.
I agree. I once tracked down some silver and gold ball point pens for signatures but I never liked the outcome. I was trying for a signature over a sealer and there wasn't enough friction for the ball to roll so it left a sort of blotchy outcome. I'm at home now but when I get to the shop I'll load a picture of a cue with the signature and if I can find one of the pens I can send it to you.
Dick
I sign between coats myself, and agree a ball point pen wouldn't do well on clear.
ElCorazonFrio
Banned
Have you ever considered a dip fountain pen:
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/146143-metallic-gold-dip-pen-ink/
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/146143-metallic-gold-dip-pen-ink/
Thanks a good suggestion. It has crossed my mind a time or two. I sort of always thought they were too much pen for my chicken scratch penmanship.
I switched from a rapidograph technical pen to the pigma micron because the tip of the technical pen is rather hard. With the softer pigma tip I can sign and wipe and sign and wipe until I'm satisfied with how it looks. I think I signed one cue 10 times before I didn't hate it. :sorry: With the technical pen and most likely with a metal tipped dip pen, and impression is left in the clear limiting my do overs.
ElCorazonFrio
Banned
Thanks a good suggestion. It has crossed my mind a time or two. I sort of always thought they were too much pen for my chicken scratch penmanship.
I switched from a rapidograph technical pen to the pigma micron because the tip of the technical pen is rather hard. With the softer pigma tip I can sign and wipe and sign and wipe until I'm satisfied with how it looks. I think I signed one cue 10 times before I didn't hate it. :sorry: With the technical pen and most likely with a metal tipped dip pen, and impression is left in the clear limiting my do overs.
A good quality dip pen will not leave any impression.
If concerned, look into bamboo dip pens--the investment will be ~$5 plus ink: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/150852-bamboo-dip-pens/
I switched to a retractable fountain pen about a year ago for my daily carry. I use a lighter touch than I do with any other pen, including my drafting pens and my expensive artist felt tips.
My penmanship is better when I use the fountain pen...partly because of the ease of writing, but I'm sure it is also because I enjoy it more.
I would join and post your question on the forum I provided. I expect that you will find some very interested people who will respond and likely offer assistance you'll find nowhere else.
