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Swoboda4
12-10-2013, 12:31 PM
I know what pen to use for an autograph on a baseball- but what is best for an official NFL football( silver paint pen or black sharpie)?:confused:

jake33
12-10-2013, 12:34 PM
I like silver paint pen a lot- the wider the better.

Rays&Mariners
12-10-2013, 02:24 PM
I agree, silver decocolor paint pen is the way to go

Eric

Swoboda4
12-10-2013, 06:49 PM
Thanks fellas.

Preston
12-10-2013, 07:12 PM
absolutely silver deco without question

Swoboda4
12-11-2013, 07:52 AM
Does the silver paint pen last indefinitely? Do you need the right light or angle to see the inscription at its best? I noticed it shows best if reflecting light which itsnt needed with sharpie.

alexbartacustoms
12-11-2013, 10:00 AM
Does the silver paint pen last indefinitely? Do you need the right light or angle to see the inscription at its best? I noticed it shows best if reflecting light which itsnt needed with sharpie.

I LOVE a silver paint pen on an authentic leather football.
I personally go with a medium point for a nice signature. The fine points don't work as well. Also, a good silver paint pen will have a metallic flake effect in the signature.

I have used 2 brands and both are good.
Zig Painty (used by the NFL & PSA for NFL Auctions)
&
Elmer's Painters

I prefer the Zig to the Elmer's, but the Zig can be harder to find.

As far as paint pen lasting indefinitely, Yes and No.
I have removed silver paint pen from a football using paint thinner and a Q-Tip. It took a lot of work, and multiple applications of the thinner.
But, the paint pen should last as long or longer than the Sharpie under normal circumstances.

Alex

MGHProductions
02-14-2014, 09:44 AM
Same question but for the blue numbers on a baseball jersey.. What is the best silver to use ? Brand and point size. Thanks
Matt

twarman17
02-14-2014, 11:41 AM
Same question but for the blue numbers on a baseball jersey.. What is the best silver to use ? Brand and point size. Thanks
Matt

This is what you want to use on blue numbers on a baseball jersey:

Uchida 200-C-SLV Marvy Deco Color Fine Point Paint Marker, Silver

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W0I0B6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

twarman17
02-14-2014, 11:48 AM
This is what you want to use on blue numbers on a baseball jersey:

Uchida 200-C-SLV Marvy Deco Color Fine Point Paint Marker, Silver

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003W0I0B6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is what that exact pen will due on blue numbers

MGHProductions
02-14-2014, 06:37 PM
Wow.. That looks great on the jersey. Are they one time use? Once I activate the paint, is it only good for that day? Hour? Etc?
Thanks alot
Matt

twarman17
02-17-2014, 06:17 PM
Wow.. That looks great on the jersey. Are they one time use? Once I activate the paint, is it only good for that day? Hour? Etc?
Thanks alot
Matt

I do not have reliable answers to those questions, but was wondering that myself. I used the pen in November, and am wondering if I should use a fresh one the next time I am getting a jersey signed.