Best Paint Pen For Helmets

[frikativ54]

Hello All,

I've found many threads talking about what pen to use for autographs, but never a thread specifically concerning game used helmets. I have a Casper Wells game used helmet, and he will be at Mariners' FanFest, so I want to get it signed. I'm going for a look that shows up well but is not too thick, dull, or bold. I'm thinking silver.

Below are pictures of the helmet:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/frikativ54/Wells-1.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/frikativ54/Wells-2.jpg

Let me know of any suggestions you may have.

[Klattsy]

Les, just on Sunday I got Justin Huber to sign my 2002 Futures Game helmet... I used the Fine Point Silver Deco Colour paint pen. Have to shake it something chronic before you go out and make sure it charges, but looks brilliant. Worked now problems. I will post a photo later on when I get home. Also got a bat signed in black of the same product and that looks even better. Deco Colour for sure.

[frikativ54]

Les, just on Sunday I got Justin Huber to sign my 2002 Futures Game helmet... I used the Fine Point Silver Deco Colour paint pen. Have to shake it something chronic before you go out and make sure it charges, but looks brilliant. Worked now problems. I will post a photo later on when I get home. Also got a bat signed in black of the same product and that looks even better. Deco Colour for sure.

That's really awesome. I look forward to the pics. :D

[scootmagroot]

Definitely Deco Fine point.....heres one of mine.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii75/ScootMagroot/Game%20Used/P1151023.jpg

[Klattsy]

This is the pen:
http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz192/Klattsy/IMAG0183.jpg

This is the auto:
http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz192/Klattsy/Aussie%20Game%20Used/IMAG0182.jpg

wondering if Scott used a thicker pen...

[frikativ54]

I love that first auto, the one on the green helmet. Where did you order your pen?

[AS&HRDerbyFan]

On Ebay do a search for Deco Color. I recommend "Medium" size for a full size helmet, but you may prefer "Fine". I would avoid "Ultra Fine" for a helmet. I have been using these pens for years and no other product comes close to being as good. The pens use to be sold at Michael's and A.C. Moore, but they stopped carrying them a year or so ago. I have only found them from Ebay sellers and that is getting tougher as well.

[frikativ54]

I actually like the fine look. I will peruse eBay a bit later on tonight.

Thanks.

-Frik

[OaklandAsFan]

There is a place online called Misterart.com

I do not know if they carry them but that is where I order my Staedtler pens for graphing.

[scootmagroot]

Nope, I used the same Fine DECO as in that picture. Its very similar to a sharpie in thickness of the felt tip.

[BU54CB]

I use these all the time for autos on jerseys, helmets, and photos. I found them at a local art store, Blick. I bet they could be found locally with a few calls to local art supply stores.

[frikativ54]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=decocolor+silver+fine&_sacat=0&_odkw=decocolor+silver+fine+pen&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Are any of these the pen I was looking for? Or should I try somewhere else?

[frikativ54]

Some of these pens say metallic...are those the ones you use? Please check out the link and advise.

Thanks,

Frik

[scootmagroot]

This is the one I would suggest using:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-UCHIDA-200S-SLV-DECOCOLOR-PAINT-MARKER-FINE-SILVER-/400144506523?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2a789e9b

[frikativ54]

This is the one I would suggest using:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-UCHIDA-200S-SLV-DECOCOLOR-PAINT-MARKER-FINE-SILVER-/400144506523?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2a789e9b

Thank you; I'll order it.

-Frik

[UTeric3232]

I like using the "broad" DECO more than the "fine" tip. I think the auto comes out better and looks more proportionate to a full size helmet.


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/uteric3232/Texas%20Stuff/IMG_0187.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/uteric3232/Texas%20Stuff/042.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r94/uteric3232/Texas%20Stuff/DSC01423.jpg

[frikativ54]

Thank you; I'll order it.

-Frik

Got my pens a couple of days ago. How would you recommend prepping it for use? FanFest is this weekend.

[frikativ54]

Well, here's the signed helmet. It turned out pretty well:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j16/frikativ54/Casper-1.jpg