I use a felt tip for RC paper, otherwise a fine ballpoint or pencil lightly. Do not press in any case, it might emboss the paper. Write on a hard surface, less chances of embossing.
Having tried several of the above methods, I still have had the problem of "embossing" the photo. I find that writing the information on a small label and sticking it to the back of the photo works very well and avoids the problems of rubbing off on another photo if put in a stack and the threat of embossing.
Having tried several of the above methods, I still have had the problem of "embossing" the photo. I find that writing the information on a small label and sticking it to the back of the photo works very well and avoids the problems of rubbing off on another photo if put in a stack and the threat of embossing.
Thanks for your help. By paper, I mean a wide range of photographic prints, going back to the late nineteenth century up to prints made from digital files this year.
So far, it sounds like a fine line sharpie is the best choice?
Having tried several of the above methods, I still have had the problem of "embossing" the photo. I find that writing the information on a small label and sticking it to the back of the photo works very well and avoids the problems of rubbing off on another photo if put in a stack and the threat of embossing.
Scotty
Hopefully the label adhesive will not bleed through over time like the old cellophane tapes did.
Unless you MUST, try NOT to write with anything on the back of valuable prints. Especially currently made markers contain solvent-based inks that can migrate through the paper into the emulsion. If you can use a soft graphite pencil that will work without much pressure, that is relatively safe.
What I have done in the past to minimize damage is to just GENTLY number each picture on the back and create a list with information.
Adhesives and adhesive labels may also cause damage. Here's a link to a supplier of archival labels. You can do up the text on your computer and print on these labels.
Thanks for your help. By paper, I mean a wide range of photographic prints, going back to the late nineteenth century up to prints made from digital files this year.
So far, it sounds like a fine line sharpie is the best choice?