What is the best type of pen to autograph bats with?

Answer 1

a sharpee marker is best. felt pens use a water soluble ink that will smudge readily with only a little moisture (ruined a Cecil fielder autograph that way). just make sure to choose a contrasting color. black works for most natural colors and silver is good for the dark colors.

Answer 2

Blue Ballpoint PenSharpie Should not be used. In the case of a Baseball a Blue ballpoint pen would be most preferred, and recommended over a sharpie. Sharpie is not used for signing baseballs because of the porous properties of the baseball will absorb the ink and the signature will tend to bleed into the cover of the ball. Sharpie would be most preferred on a bat or photo for example, where the signature will stand out more.

When having a photo signed in sharpie be sure to allow the ink to fully dry before handling, and placing in a protective plastic. If the ink is not completely dry the ink will smear. If the sharpie signed photograph is kept in a plastic protector, keep in mind that if the conditions are not right the signature could sweet onto the plastic.

The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.

Answer 3

The most preferred baseball to have a player sign would be an Official Major League baseball from the League the player played in, that was used during the ballplayers playing days. The older baseballs could be dated by the signature of the League President stamped on the ball.

For example: Willie Mays played from 1951-1973. If you were planning to acquire a Willie Mays signature you would try to find a 1951-1969 Warren Giles Official national League Baseball. The baseball alone would cost you about $200. but it would also add value to your signature. You can also opt to go with a 1970-1986 Charles Feeny Official National League Baseball which was used at the end of Mays' career. This ball would cost you about $60. Your next choice should be an Official Major League Baseball made after his playing days. This would be acceptable as well.

The same would be for team signed baseballs. A team from the 1980s, a 1980s baseball. (same League)

You could find these baseballs on eBay. Just make sure that the ball you purchase is clean, and like new. I would not use a plain baseball or team logo baseball. It would be cheaper but then so would the value of your autograph. Try these helpful links I left below; Official Baseball Dating & price Guide. This will help you identify the baseball you are looking for and estimated value.

Answer 4

Blue Sharpie would be most preferred on a bat. If the bat is a Black or a dark color you should use a color that will stand out the most like silver. Be sure to allow the ink to fully dry before placing the bat in a protective tube or "Sock". If the ink is not completely dry the ink will smear. Bats that have a coat of shellac will take longer to dry. Try to use a bat closest to the size, and model the player used. The better the quality of the bat the higher resale value it will have. If you can get the signature authenticated on the spot do it. Signature that are not properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. If you get a baseball signed a Blue ballpoint pen would be most preferred, and recommended over a sharpie. Sharpie is not used for signing baseballs because of the porous properties of the baseball will absorb the ink and the signature will tend to bleed into the cover of the ball.

When displaying the bat be sure to keep it away from sunlight. Even reflected sunlight will take it's toll over time. The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.

For more information on signed Items, read my newsletter "How Much Is My Autographed Baseball?"

Answer 5

Sharpie Should not be used on a baseball. In the case of a baseball a Blue ballpoint pen would be most preferred, and recommended over a sharpie. Sharpie is not used for signing baseballs because of the porous properties of the baseball will absorb the ink and the signature will tend to bleed into the cover of the ball. Blue ballpoint ink has proven to hold up better over time against fading than other colored inks as well. Sharpie would be most preferred on a bat or photo for example, where the signature will stand out more. When having a photo signed in sharpie be sure to allow the ink to fully dry before handling, and placing it in a protective plastic. If the ink is not completely dry the ink will smear. If the sharpie signed photograph is kept in a plastic protector, keep in mind that if the conditions are not right the signature could sweet onto the plastic.

Keep the signed baseball in a ball cube or case with at least 50% UV protection if you plan on displaying it. The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.

Answer 6

Sharpie Should not be used. In the case of a baseball a Blue ballpoint pen would be most preferred, and recommended over a sharpie. Sharpie is not used for signing baseballs because of the porous properties of the baseball will absorb the ink and the signature will tend to bleed into the cover of the ball. Sharpie would be most preferred on a bat or photo for example, where the signature will stand out more. When having a photo signed in sharpie be sure to allow the ink to fully dry before handling, and placing in a protective plastic. If the ink is not completely dry the ink will smear. If the sharpie signed photograph is kept in a plastic protector, keep in mind that if the conditions are not right the signature could sweet onto the plastic.

The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.

Answer 7

Sharpie would be most preferred for a Jersey so the signature will stand out more. It will tend to bleed a bit but a ballpoint pen would not stand out as much. The color should be one that will have the most contrast to the color of the Kersey. Blue Sharpie would be great on a white jersey, and black is used as often. If you are going to a show to have the jersey signed they will have the proper sharpie for the signing.

Answer 8

. Decocolor black or silver

Answer 9

a ballpoint (: