Comments on: Ask The Expert: Sharpie Or Staedtler? https://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/ Hand-written memories from those who lived The Game! Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:21:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: dave https://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/#comment-67933 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:46:51 +0000 http://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/#comment-67933 I have used both for pens for many years, the card companies, panini and upper deck, send staedtlers for signing and they do the best on cards which are not always made for singing, too glossy. but they have have changed the printing in recent years. Sharpies are great for standby use and have a broader tip for the scribblers. The Staedtler is better for those who have a really nice intricate signature.
I have also noticed in the shop, the flourescent lights are the worst for both of these pens. the blue starts turning very dark in a relative short period of time. i constantly move things around.

]]> By: Tom Owens https://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/#comment-67928 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:03:27 +0000 http://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/#comment-67928 Well stated, RJ! Here’s what I’m hearing you say:

If you’re collecting for YOURSELF, get it the way YOU like.

Sounds good to me!!!

]]> By: RJ https://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/#comment-67927 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:15:20 +0000 http://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2012/02/27/ask-the-expert-sharpie-or-staedtler/#comment-67927 I just can’t resist. As far as I’m concerned the black vs blue debate should come down to the same issue the card designers have to face, color composition. Why would you possibly want a blue sharpie against a blue background like many of the 2011 Topps heritage cards? The black gives it balance and pops. Other times the blue is going to show bold and clearest on a nice hue of green on home white uniforms and the black would be too heavy. I think it’s really just silly to live and die by a lone color principle. Each picture is an individual that gets a unique signature, so it should be respected as such and given the color best suited for it.

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