What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

[platinum1]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

I have used Sharpie paint pens in the past and they have sucked every time. I have a Nolan Ryan sig that I will have to replace because I used a Sharpie paint pen. You couldnt pay me to use one again.

Really? I used one the other day and it came out fine.
I used to only use deco too but Michaels didn't have any so I had to go with the Sharpie Paint pen.

Im going to order some Deco online now.
Thanks

[dplettn]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

The below are photos of a Deco Fabric Paint Pen I found at the local "Michaels". It looks a bit different from some others I've seen here. Is anybody aware of pros/cons with this? I'd like to make sure I don't make any bad assumptions before sharing the collective wisdom of our forum with other local collectors. This particular one is black, but they also had several other colors with the same packaging and similar barcode.

[alexbartacustoms]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

Hi everyone-

I hope I can help with this discussion.
I actually own a small office supply story, and I use and highly recommend the Painters brand pens made by Elmers.

The NFL Auctions site uses these silver paint pens on most of their signed footballs.

They work great on every ball, helmet, cleat, bat and jersey I have used them on. I prefer the silver, it has a metallic flake that looks really sharp.

The one thing to look for is that you are buying a "paint pen" and not a marker. Markers use ink that absorbs into material and can bleed on fabric, where a paint pen tends not to bleed.

The only drawback on paint pens is that they do need more time to dry.
Be careful not to smudge the signature until it is fully dried.

Good Luck,
Alex

[Shipp_96]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

I have used the same Pen Touch paint pens I bought a decade ago. They are still good to go, just take a little shaking! I have a silver one shown below. This retail Penn State jersey I got signed by Deon Butler is as an example of how nice it can look on a white number (that was with the gold paint). I got that signed 3 years ago.

[dylanharr]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

Here are some signed jersey's I have:

Signed in black sharpie





Signed in silver deco paint pen

[beaglegypsy003]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

I like to stick with black or silver depending on the background color. If jerseys are anything like cards l wouldn't use blue. On cards and helmets I've seen that are exposed to light, when blue starts to fade it ends up turning grey. Again, I don't know if this would be the same on jerseys.

[emst51]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

So ive never used a paint pen but I know with the Sharpies I use on my 8x10s I buy them new ones every season or a buy a new one before games I figure theyre cheap why risk it. With the paint pens being more expensive how long do you guys use them for?

[Klattsy]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

I bought one last season and used it literally once + testing. I tried it again this season and had issues with it. I wish I had bought another one as I need to get stuff signed this weekend. I had to resort to a new metallic silver sharpie instead (lots easier to get)

[emst51]

Re: What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

So since im new to getting 8x10s signed what do you guys perfer sharpies or paint pens. When it comes to balls I really like using the Bic Roundsticks they have never let me down. I know alot of people use blue sharpies whats your guys preference?