What name and type of pens for photo signing?
Jan 29, 2015 13:14:05 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
Please let me know what is best on both Gloss Ultra Premium photo paper as well as Matte Premium photo paper
Thanks
Thanks
Jan 29, 2015 13:24:56 #
Jim S wrote:
Please let me know what is best on both Gloss Ultra Premium photo paper as well as Matte Premium photo paper
Thanks
Thanks
Are these headshots at a celebrity event?
A sharpie would be my first choice.
Jan 29, 2015 19:20:27 #
Jan 29, 2015 19:32:03 #
Jim S wrote:
Please let me know what is best on both Gloss Ultra Premium photo paper as well as Matte Premium photo paper
Thanks
Thanks
If you're asking about signing prints for archival purposes, then I would suggest Sakura Pigma Micron 05 black pen for glossy prints and a soft, black lead pencil (e.g., Palomino Blackwing 602 or General's Layout No. 555) for matte prints.
Jan 29, 2015 21:11:14 #
I use these:
http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-3d-pen
They work great on all kinds of paper, including photo prints.
Available at most craft stores, or online.
http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-3d-pen
They work great on all kinds of paper, including photo prints.
Available at most craft stores, or online.
Jan 29, 2015 21:41:26 #
ronwande wrote:
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Marker.
:thumbup: That's what I use.
Jan 29, 2015 22:42:40 #
i like the silver and gold gel pens, they work great on glossy and luster photopaper
Jan 30, 2015 08:22:55 #
DavidT wrote:
If you're asking about signing prints for archival purposes, then I would suggest Sakura Pigma Micron 05 black pen for glossy prints and a soft, black lead pencil (e.g., Palomino Blackwing 602 or General's Layout No. 555) for matte prints.
Jan 30, 2015 08:56:17 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
Thanks everyone for your help. The Sakura sounds like the way to go
Jan 30, 2015 12:51:53 #
DavidT wrote:
If you're asking about signing prints for archival purposes, then I would suggest Sakura Pigma Micron 05 black pen for glossy prints and a soft, black lead pencil (e.g., Palomino Blackwing 602 or General's Layout No. 555) for matte prints.
David, curious why not the pen on Matte prints? Never tried a pencil, is it durable? Thanks
Jan 30, 2015 13:32:59 #
jim hill
Loc: Springfield, IL
gemartin wrote:
David, curious why not the pen on Matte prints? Never tried a pencil, is it durable? Thanks
All the photographers I knew from my west coast days, from 1965 and on, used a #2 lead pencil for signing their prints. Usualy to the right just below the print on the archival mount board. Such a signature would outlive any prints as graphite does not fade - ever.
Jan 30, 2015 13:34:57 #
No. 2 Pencil lightly on the mount board or on the print if matte paper
Jan 30, 2015 14:51:26 #
I use the fine point Sharpie's. I have them in a bunch of colors and silver, gold and copper tone. It depends on the background which color I use.
Jan 30, 2015 17:03:26 #
All these 'old' things worn or used by 'famous people' that are signed with a sharpi are usually considered fake.....
use a pencil if you can write well and legibly. Create an Artistic sign or scarab if your signature is merely a squiggle.
use a pencil if you can write well and legibly. Create an Artistic sign or scarab if your signature is merely a squiggle.
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