For baseballs, I can guarantee you, Jetstream SXN-150-10 is the best. BIC and aother ball point pens might look good, but they dissapear completely like a ghost no matter what. However, Jetstream autographs might turn a little ugly over time (search for pic) but they don't dissapear at all like fountain pens used by Babe Ruth.
You mentioned you use Molotow Paint Markers to sign your Funko’s, why do you prefer them compared to Deco Paint Markers? Does the fact that one is acrylic vs oil paint make a difference? Do you ever use the Molotow metallic or neon markers? As well, what size marker do you use on the Funko and does adding an inscription alter your choice of marker tip size? Do you ever do the sig in one color and the inscription in a different color and how do you choose which color for the sig? Lastly, do you unbox your Funkos first before getting signed?
@@EntertainmentFan-l4u you can have his athlete, sign and inscribe in different colors if you would like. We typically only send in the box and have it flattened so the Funko doesn’t get damaged.
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia thanks for the response. Just curious why do you prefer the acrylic Molotow for Funkos over the Deco oil paint markers? As well, do you find that the Molotow’s last as well over the long run against UV and temperature as the Deco?
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia can shed light on why you dont prefer (or often use) metallics on cards? For 86 fleer for example, blue or black sharpee tends to get lost with the dark background
What about the longevity of a sharpie extreme? I’m planning to meet a soccer team and after they’re finish training they will sign my jersey but idk if a paint pen will dry quickly enough since it will take 10-30 seconds for the other player to sign my jersey and the team is about 24-30 players. Would a sharpie extreme or Deco paint pen would be better?
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia so a deco paint pen is better if it’s written on the clothing fabric of the soccer jersey (not on the number) with 10 seconds span to dry out? Sorry, for asking a lot of questions since I’m new to this
A boring topic... but essential to know! Get it wrong, and you'll regret it! This is extremely helpful, Matt! Best video you've done & probably the best video on the topic out there. Thank you! The vast bulk of what I get signed is in blue or black Sharpie (due to the surface I get them signed on). I used to always use black, but now it's overwhelmingly blue Sharpie. I hear that blue Sharpie can fade... but I have no plans of having my items in direct sunlight, so that should mitigate that risk. I have got apparel signed in paint pen, as it stands out; but I worry that in 10...20...50+ years into the future, will the paint pen fade/chip? I think that's a bit of an unknown factor that keeps me away from using it when I don't need to. Keep up the great content. 👍
How come you never mention soccer balls I have a official 2024 MLS Pro official match ball by Adidas that I’m taking to a meet and greet with a few FC Cincinnati players. What’s the best pen and pen color this ball is very colorful already.
Can you check CBS Boston a group of guys sent in 54,000 worth of memorabilia for Tom Brady to signed he signed it with a bad scribble they tried to get to authenticated they said it wasn't Brady signature can you watch the video and tell me what you think you would do in that situation.
I bought a decocolor fine tip for my fanatics Branded jersey will it look good because I’m expecting the player to sign on the jersey
If you get the actual Jersey sign not the number
For baseballs, I can guarantee you, Jetstream SXN-150-10 is the best. BIC and aother ball point pens might look good, but they dissapear completely like a ghost no matter what. However, Jetstream autographs might turn a little ugly over time (search for pic) but they don't dissapear at all like fountain pens used by Babe Ruth.
You mentioned you use Molotow Paint Markers to sign your Funko’s, why do you prefer them compared to Deco Paint Markers? Does the fact that one is acrylic vs oil paint make a difference? Do you ever use the Molotow metallic or neon markers? As well, what size marker do you use on the Funko and does adding an inscription alter your choice of marker tip size? Do you ever do the sig in one color and the inscription in a different color and how do you choose which color for the sig? Lastly, do you unbox your Funkos first before getting signed?
@@EntertainmentFan-l4u you can have his athlete, sign and inscribe in different colors if you would like. We typically only send in the box and have it flattened so the Funko doesn’t get damaged.
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia thanks for the response. Just curious why do you prefer the acrylic Molotow for Funkos over the Deco oil paint markers? As well, do you find that the Molotow’s last as well over the long run against UV and temperature as the Deco?
@@EntertainmentFan-l4u molotow has never let me down. Does chip if you touch it. But you won’t
What pen is best to use for a hockey stick? Thank you!
@@lesaguilera3503 paint pen or sharpie work fine
Just an FYI, Molotow is pronounced Molotov 😊
Thoughts on metallics esp for cards w dark back ground. There gold vs silver? Marker vs paint pens? Tips to ensure it stays “shiny” over time?
The pens I talk about in the video about cards are all that I use.
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia can shed light on why you dont prefer (or often use) metallics on cards? For 86 fleer for example, blue or black sharpee tends to get lost with the dark background
How about Paint pains or sharpies on writing on the cloth material like a soccer jersey? (Not on the number)
@@christianvelazquezKingz either one
What about the longevity of a sharpie extreme? I’m planning to meet a soccer team and after they’re finish training they will sign my jersey but idk if a paint pen will dry quickly enough since it will take 10-30 seconds for the other player to sign my jersey and the team is about 24-30 players.
Would a sharpie extreme or Deco paint pen would be better?
@@christianvelazquezKingz paint pens, dry very fast on jerseys. Assuming it is a sewn on number.
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia it’s not on a number it would be on the clothing material
@@christianvelazquezKingz fine
@@PowersSportsMemorabilia so a deco paint pen is better if it’s written on the clothing fabric of the soccer jersey (not on the number) with 10 seconds span to dry out?
Sorry, for asking a lot of questions since I’m new to this
@@christianvelazquezKingz you can have it signed anywhere it’s all the same
What about glossy type magazines? Sharpie?
@@papajim460 to be safe yes
A boring topic... but essential to know! Get it wrong, and you'll regret it!
This is extremely helpful, Matt! Best video you've done & probably the best video on the topic out there. Thank you!
The vast bulk of what I get signed is in blue or black Sharpie (due to the surface I get them signed on).
I used to always use black, but now it's overwhelmingly blue Sharpie. I hear that blue Sharpie can fade... but I have no plans of having my items in direct sunlight, so that should mitigate that risk.
I have got apparel signed in paint pen, as it stands out; but I worry that in 10...20...50+ years into the future, will the paint pen fade/chip? I think that's a bit of an unknown factor that keeps me away from using it when I don't need to.
Keep up the great content. 👍
How come you never mention soccer balls I have a official 2024 MLS Pro official match ball by Adidas that I’m taking to a meet and greet with a few FC Cincinnati players. What’s the best pen and pen color this ball is very colorful already.
@@hatfieldw sharpie
What about uniposca pens?
@@aarongriehs1693 not a fan personally
Can you check CBS Boston a group of guys sent in 54,000 worth of memorabilia for Tom Brady to signed he signed it with a bad scribble they tried to get to authenticated they said it wasn't Brady signature can you watch the video and tell me what you think you would do in that situation.
We’ve covered that. They aren’t going to authenticate those. Not from a Fanatics signing.
We'll Mahomes autos happen soon? Thanks
Doesn’t do send in signings
When you say paint pen, you mean the standard oil based paint pen?