What type of pen for Game Used Jersey?

[pirates09]

I have a couple of game used jerseys I plan to get signed on the number panel on the back of jersey...what is the best 'pen' to use? Thanks!

[sctizzle]

I just had a Cliff Lee Phillies jersey signed on the number and used a thin silver Deco Color paint pen. I used the suggestion of another member who had posted photos of the silver autograph and I have had other items signed and I have to say that this is the best silver pen for autographs. They are not as easy to find and I went to many different office supply stores and craft stores and finally found them at AC Moore.

I also had a few photos signed that day using the pen and am very happy with the results--nice and bold!

Scott

[AWA85]

Have used or seen the Deco Color paint pen on hats, bats, jerseys and helmets and it has turned out great every time. I have used silver on my Cincinnati Reds numbers which are red and it turns out great.

Tough to find, but well worth it. Also can search them out online if you aren't crunched for time.

[SkubeBats]

Can anyone show a picture of one of these Deco paint pens. If you still have the package for it list a pictures of that as well.

[sctizzle]

http://www.artsupplywarehouse.com/img/deptClassFineline/decocolor-paint-markers-cat.1279057996.jpg
I used the size of the 3rd one down...I also bought the 4th one down and did not like how the test ones were coming out....

Scott

[Mulligans]

Michaels Craft Shop if you have one of them near you.

[sctizzle]

I went to three Michaels and none carried them...they show them online but the stores in the central nj and Philly area do not carry them...

Scott

[neverfinished94]

Use a fine Deco paint pen. Extra fine is too thin and broad is too thick.

This is what they look like...

http://content.etilize.com/spr/EJ/2530395.jpg

Michaels no longer carries them (some Michaels may have a few left). I order mine through www.markersupply.com (http://www.markersupply.com)
They are cheap and ship pretty fast.

After you use them, make sure you give the signature time to dry or it will smudge.

[pirates09]

I found Marvy Deco Color liquid silver opaque paint marker (fine line)...is this correct?

I bought a black one too but it didn't mention liquid paint.

Thanks for the help.

[onlyalbert]

Pilot silver marker medium point works well especially on bats.

[platinum1]

Well sharpie started selling paint markers and they work pretty well.
They have them in Silver and gold
They work exactly like the Deco ones
http://www.markingpendepot.com/ProductImages/SharpiePaintAsst-L.jpg

[jetersbatboy]

I figured I'd piggyback on this question, and I have this before. But wanted to know about a different color. What is the best pen to use on a wool flannel? I used a blue sharpie on a gray flannel and it turned our nice. But I have a cream flannel this time and wanted to use a black or orange sharpie. Has anyone used a black or orange on a cream flannel? Do those colors fade? Are the any other pen that would work? Or is the blue sharpie the best?
Thanks

[AutographAddiction]

For a UNC Game-worn jersey like the picture shown, which marker would be best for signing? And would a normal Sharpie be fine?

I am also trying to figure out if a signature on the white number on the backside would come out good or if I should try sharpie on the front on the carolina blue part of the jersey off to the side. What do you all think?

http://acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/files/2010/10/graves.jpg

[scootmagroot]

I will ONLY use DECO paint pens on jerseys. Sharpies always seem to bleed, and other paint pens have never worked as well for me as DECO has.

I just sold this jersey, but this is what the silver DECO Fine tip looks like:
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii75/ScootMagroot/Spring%20Training%202010/P3280673.jpg

Here is one in Black Fine Tip DECO
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii75/ScootMagroot/Spring%20Training%202010/P2260593.jpg

[neverfinished94]

Well sharpie started selling paint markers and they work pretty well.
They have them in Silver and gold
They work exactly like the Deco ones
http://www.markingpendepot.com/ProductImages/SharpiePaintAsst-L.jpg

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.

[platinum1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Here are some signed jersey's I have:

Signed in black sharpie
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh569/mattantonellifan10/4F5B1382-7315-499D-AACD-0C9C304D9F23-2980-0000009CAFF228C2.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh569/mattantonellifan10/BCCFAC1B-0354-455D-9ED7-94EBF787D8E6-2980-0000009C40B688F7.jpg


Signed in silver deco paint pen
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh569/mattantonellifan10/D53E8496-0943-4248-A5C4-DD4627C3BD1A-2980-0000009C6558738B.jpg

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh569/mattantonellifan10/DD3A463F-7EB6-4A81-8AAD-B4A6C2FD2EE7-2980-0000009BDA72684A.jpg

[beaglegypsy003]

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]

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]

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]

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?