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    Old 06-10-2016, 06:29 AM
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    Default Signature Blocks - what kind of pen is best

    I am having an event next weekend and having signature blocks which ink pens have you used and which ones are the best. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Old 06-10-2016, 06:45 AM
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    This is the only pen I've used that does not fade or bleed. Pentel Gel Roller Pen http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-...0&odnWidth=450
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    I've always used the Pigma pens. Usually a #3 or a #5 works best for writing. And it helps to have freezer paper ironed onto the back of the fabric.
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    Old 06-10-2016, 07:44 AM
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    I have too used the Pigma pens. They are made to mark on fabric.
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    Old 06-10-2016, 07:49 AM
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    Ditto Doggramma. Pimga pens and the very important freezer paper. Remember some will have never signed fabric so the freezer paper will help stabilize for writing.
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    I use the pigma pens also. Instead of ironing freezer pPer on all those blocks, I take a piece of extra fine sand paper to lay the blocks on top of while signing. The wet/dry paper is great for this
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    Old 06-10-2016, 11:50 AM
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    Micron pig a pens. They come in a variety of colors, do not bleed- nice crisp lines. Are acid free, archival quality, fade resistant.
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    Old 06-10-2016, 12:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by Onebyone
    This is the only pen I've used that does not fade or bleed. Pentel Gel Roller Pen http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-...0&odnWidth=450
    I recall reading somewhere that this item has been discontinued. They probably don't realize what a market they have in quilters.
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