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shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I've seen faded silver and bright silver sigs, anyone know which comes from a sharpie and which comes from a paint marker? In other words, whats the best thing to use to get a signature in silver? Especially on a black cover! Any help appreciated, thx! |
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 I'll probably wake up constipated.
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Pre_Coder private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Ahh,... You got a black cover your getting signed pretty soon, huh!? LOL < |
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shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user | |
Yeah prepping for con this morning and realized I never looked for an answer on this. Google is failing me  |
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AndyRexia private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I've always been advised to stay away from paint markers. They can smear easily and or adhere to the inner well. I've always asked for Sharpie just to be safe. | ||
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Pre_Coder private msg quote post Address this user | |
| If you don't mind me asking, what black cover is being signed and by who? Also, you pose a good question - which of the two doesn't fade, or is there an alternative that doesn't. |
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Sirtoddington private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I had a silver sharpie & they SUCK at signatures. Even with a new one they come out light & faded. I know this because I've brought my own sharpie just in case to have musicians sign cd booklets at shows & the silver sharpies just suck beyond everything.... especially if your signing against black. I wish I knew where to get the paint ones. those are bright, vivid, last, & are thicker. though you have to watch out for smears. | ||
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Ny85 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I'm gonna have the same issue with my highlander book, it's solid black | ||
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shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user | |
From what I'm reading (thx to @The_Watcher for help!), it seems that Bic Mark-its are the safest bet in terms of fading, wearing, smearing and even eating away at your book  . As for brightness, idk. @Pre_Coder I'm bringing a few dark covers, but specifically New52 Batman 25. Capullo and Snyder will be there, and I may just hand it to another artist as if its a sketch blank if it comes to that. Going with kids so I'm trying to keep the books to a minimum. Whittled it down to Finn, Mr/Mrs Finch, Sakai, Capullo, Snyder and bringing a few blanks just in case  |
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comic_book_man private msg quote post Address this user | |
Gold or Silver are really your only options on an all black cover, unless you want invisible signatures - only it's not a superpower.  Any instant-dry Silver/Gold permanent marker should do the trick. I've never really had to think about it - other than just let it dry a sec before putting it in a mylar so it doesn't smear. I think the fading is from paint markers. |
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Wolverine private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Only do sharpies. I've ask artists/writers who were about to use paint markers to switch. Most of are pretty accommodating. | ||
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Sirtoddington private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Gold & Silver are pretty much universally good period on any type of cover. | ||
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comic_book_man private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by WolverineQuote: Originally Posted by Sirtoddington Agreed! |
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robertofredrico private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by AndyRexia Agreed. Never use a paint marker. |
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 I’m sure whatever it was you got me was perfect.
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| I remember this being brought up in a CGC thread. I found it but unfortunately the photos of the problems aren't still there but maybe this is helpful: https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/398863-autograph-defect-warning-against-paint-pens/ If it's not cool to post a link to the CGC chat boards, then let me know and I will delete it. |
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Krazywan private msg quote post Address this user | |
 This is what I use, go with the silver metallic. I bring my own and just hand it to the artist or writer along with the books I want signed, never had anyone refuse to use my pen, had a couple try and keep it |
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shrewbeer private msg quote post Address this user | |
@Krazywan thats exactly what I ended up using. I couldnt find the bic, but Staples had a four pack of those  |
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