Pen for writing specs on bows

[bowshu]

Hi guy`s just made a couple of bows and would like to write the specs and signature on them just like to know what you use as I have heard that some run when you paint them

Thanks Bowshu

[Swissbow]

I use edding paint markers with a fine point. They work very well and don't smear. I apply 2-3 coats of finish before i write the specs on the bow. After that i add another 2-3 coats.

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Andy

[bowshu]

Thanks Andy I will have a look and see if we have them over here

Mark

[4est trekker]

I use India ink (black or white, depending on the bow) and a quill pen. Works great!  Like Andy, I apply 3-4 coats first, sign it, then finish over it.

[Robertfishes]

without looking and if my memory is correct..the ones I am using are paint pens from Sakura, but I think they may really have India ink in them..like the other guys said I spray finish first then write specs on bow then spray finish over specs and signature..use the search function and you may find plenty of info.. I hear caligraphy pens and india ink look the best.

[vanillabear?]

[GREG IN MALAD]

I use India ink and a quill pen. If you make a mistake,denatured alcohol removes the dried ink.

[b.glass]

I've heard others say they won't use a sharpie because they fade. But I'm thinking they may not as much as you think cause I made a sign that has been in my yard all summer and the black sharpie has not faded in the least. The other colors of sharpie have faded badly and I had to use another medium to replace that lettering but the black that I used has not faded at all.

[Hermann From Bavaria]

i use edding like andy. it is totally easy and safe to use.

greets
herm

[Robertfishes]

bowshu, I brought up an old thread titled " signing bows" it has some info you may be interested in

[Bowana]

Another vote for india ink. No problems with it at all.

[John Scifres]

Use Industrial Sharpies.  They'll do better.  I also use India ink a lot.  Rapidograph pens are great.  And good paint pens are a nice touch.  Lot's of options.

[Apex Predator]

I've seen a lot of bows that had sharpie specs that are fading.  I started out with pain pens.  I have since moved to india ink and a very fine quill style pen.  My writing is sloppy, and it looks much better when it's tiny!  

[Bent Rig]

GEL PENS - they work great  and they come in an endless aray of colors !

[machomanandysavage]

I use a silver sharpie I modified by trimming the point extra fine w/ a pair of sidecutters on colored glass, and had great luck with a gel pen on the clear glass. Now if only I had better penmanship...