The Framers Forum

Sorry, bit of a rubbish thread title!

Question is; what's the most light-damage-resistant pen to get an autograph signed with - on a glossy Kodak print?

Would it be those metallic gold pens? I know biro is pants, as I have one done in the 1960s that has all but disappeared.

Also, when framing, what glass would you recommend for max UV protection & clarity?

Cheers all.

We used to sell archival pens when we had an artshop, it's what they use for signing wedding certificates etc.

Pencil

Regards the glass, TruVue Museum.

You can get Faber Castle pens in gold and silver with archival pigment inks.

The most permanent ink is probably India Ink. If you load it in a fountain pen it will clog up the nib though. Not really convenient to go autograph hunting with a dip pen and a bottle of ink.

There are quite a few 'arty' type markers available that have (allegedly) lightfast pigment inks. Best way is to test a few out by marking a photo and leaving it in a sunny spot - half covered. Check under the cover now and then to see if there is any difference.

Rotring art pen with pigment ink - should be good for gloss. Or Sakura micron pigma pens, for relative low cost, and range of thicknesses available.

Pencil on gloss tends to be tricky!

Thanks all.

But is India ink etc, suitable for a high gloss print?

I think the metallic pens seem favourite.