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Mylar Pen
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:33 am
by rpost
Does anyone have a recomendation for a good pen to use when signing mylar? I have tried several but cannot find that perfect balance between line thickness, keeping up with my signature, and being permant.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:54 am
by VANCE
I use a PIGMA MICRON 05 you can pick it up at just about any craft store (I think I got mine at Michelle's) They have different sizes so pick the one that works for you. From my dealings an 08 is too thick and the 03 is too thin
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:56 am
by land butcher
Sharpie permanent markers. At most office supply stores.
Ink well and quill :)
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:03 pm
by Berk Blake, PLS CA
sharpies have my vote
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:11 pm
by D Ryan
Standard Sharpie-ultra fine point. Tried and true on 100's of mylars over the last 5 years.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:32 pm
by LA Stevens
"Sanford Sharpie, Extra Fine Point"
Staedtler permanent
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:12 pm
by Dave Lindell
Lumocolor (get black)
Given to me by a City I check maps for.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:37 pm
by RAM
Pentel Liquid Gel Ink 0.7mm ball at local Rite Aid.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:41 pm
by rpost
Thanks Guys. I appreciate the information. It's funny because the Shapie ultra fine point is the reason I started the thread. It simply will not lay down ink fast enough to keep up with my signature. I will try the others.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:45 pm
by pls7809
It seems that surveyors can always find new ways to disagree with each other, besides boundary solutions. Add mylar pens to the mix. LOL
Staedtler
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:45 pm
by jcoffey
Ryan -
If you don't like the Sharpies, then you and I are in complete agreement. Get the Staedtler Lumocolor 'F' fine point. Order online. Boxes of 4 each.
Black flair
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:16 pm
by TIB
Use a black Flair, like I did. Besides, I've seen your scribble, er signature. Maybe you should just go with Crayola.
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:20 pm
by Anthony Maffia
At my old company, we used HP plotter pens for 5 years after we retired the plotter. Hahh!!
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:45 pm
by E_Page
D Ryan wrote:Standard Sharpie-ultra fine point. Tried and true on 100's of mylars over the last 5 years.
That's what I use.
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:36 am
by land butcher
Anthony Maffia wrote:At my old company, we used HP plotter pens for 5 years after we retired the plotter. Hahh!!
LOL I have 3 boxes of them, gave them to my artist wife.
Lumocolor Wins!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:11 am
by rpost
I purchased a box of these pens, and they are great! Anyone using a Sharpie should give these a try.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:25 am
by VANCE
Which pins did you purchase?
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:21 am
by rpost
Staedtler permanent Lumocolor - Black Fine Point