pens for autographs

[coletrain98]

i dont know if this has been discussed before but what kind pens do you use for getting baseballs signed

[DJaeger22]

Re: pens for autographs

Plain old blue bic pen. I've been using them for a while and have not complaints.

[Rays&Mariners]

Re: pens for autographs

I like blue staedtler lumocolor pens.

Eric

[Fdean]

Re: pens for autographs

Blue Bic Crystal Pens for standard Official MLB baseballs

I also like getting black MLB baseballs signed too and get them signed in Gold Deco-color paint pen. Comes out GREAT!! matches the gold stitching.

[Griffey24fan]

Re: pens for autographs

the standard white barrel blue bics.

I would not recommend lumocolor as they will fade over time. Whichever you choose make sure its a ball point and blue.

[coletrain98]

Re: pens for autographs

thanks. whats the advantage of using blue over black or another color

[Rays&Mariners]

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Griffey24fan,

Have you, personally, had problems with lumocolor? or seen them fade?

I have had no problems with them fading.

Eric

[dodgerblue]

Re: pens for autographs

I use one the Fisher Brand Space Pens that have the pressurized cartridge. They always write the first time and look great on a baseball.

[Griffey24fan]

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Yes I have had a handful of Mays baseballs from the foundation that have bled/faded.

Blue is the ideal color for collectors and will bring more $$ when reselling than black. Black has a tendency to fade turn purple.

[AstrosGU]

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I like blue staedtler lumocolor pens.

Eric

Can you post a picture of a baseball you have signed in Staedtler? Interested to see how it looks.

[Rays&Mariners]

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AJ,

Here's a quick pic...

Eric

[coletrain98]

Re: pens for autographs

AJ,

Here's a quick pic...

Eric

how long ago was that signed

[emst51]

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Ive recenlty tested several different pens but most of them smeared. So im still using Bic Ultra Round Sticks. The one time I used a differnt pen I almost missed getting a ball signed. The Round Sticks write the first time every time. Its the only been ive used for the last 5 years.

[Rays&Mariners]

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Coletrain,

That was just signed in Feb. of this year.

Eric

[Mannywood3]

Re: pens for autographs

What size Staedtler did you use?