Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

[GameBats]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

I would have it signed and inscribed with a ballpoint pen. I would not encourage you to have it signed with a sharpie.

[JCC1968]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

Hi

Why a ball point pen instead of a sharpie? Should I do a ball point pen if he signs the same sides as the grease markings? I was planning on a black sharpie on the oppposite side of the grease markings.

Thanks
Jason

[GameBats]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

My opinion.......

The sharpie signature will become the focal point. It will take away the vintage charm of the bat.

There is a very good possibility the sharpie will bleed and/or fade.

The ballpoint signature (utilizing the proper ballpoint pen) will not harm the vintage charm and will not bleed into the wood. The bat will remain the focal point.

[JCC1968]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

Hi

Wanted to give an update. After everyones advise i decided few things:

1) to have the bat signed on the opposite side of the factory writing

2) to have Mr. Doerr sign the bat and put my first master index bat hollywood stars 1936

3) to have Mr. Doerr sign with an ultra fine sharpie pen. instead of a regular sharpie

Thanks for everyone's help

Jason

[JCC1968]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

Hi

Just wanted to give everyone an update. I used a fine Sharpie Marker for Mr. Doerr to sign the bat with. To keep the vintage look intacted. Mr. Doerr for it cumbsome and a pain in the a##. but, like a trooper he did it. When i get it back i will place pics. I decided to do the opposite side to the factory markings.

Jason

[JCC1968]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

Guys

Bob Doerr signed my Lathe Bat. Thought i would share


Jason

[MSpecht]

Re: Bobby Doerr Lathe Bat

Jason --

Very, very well done !!!



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