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Best pen for UV..

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Sorry, bit of a rubbish thread title! :head:

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?

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We used to sell archival pens when we had an artshop, it's what they use for signing wedding certificates etc.
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Pencil :)
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Regards the glass, TruVue Museum.
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You can get Faber Castle pens in gold and silver with archival pigment inks.
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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.
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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!
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Thanks all.

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

I think the metallic pens seem favourite.
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