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Archive 2013 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


I'm looking for the best way to put my signature on archival prints. I use Ilford Galerie and Museo Silver Rag papers. What do you guys use to write on similar papers?


Mar 06, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


I sign the mats. With a fine Sharpie.


Mar 06, 2013 at 12:03 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


camboman wrote:
I'm looking for the best way to put my signature on archival prints. I use Ilford Galerie and Museo Silver Rag papers. What do you guys use to write on similar papers?

Sakura Pigma Micron; they use high quality archival pigment ink. They come in sets of different widths, and I use the brush tipped ones for spotting occasionally. I sign and date bottom right margin, if there is one visible. Title bottom centre and numbering, if there is any, bottom left. I have never understood signing the mat, but if you are going to do that, then you should also sign and date the back of the print.



Mar 06, 2013 at 02:24 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


helpful to me as well


Mar 06, 2013 at 02:27 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


Sharpies are not archival, unless they have a newer formulation than previously.


Mar 06, 2013 at 02:28 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


I think AA used pencil ... at least the ones I've seen of his.




Mar 06, 2013 at 02:34 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


Pigmented pens. Available at art stores in various tip widths.


Mar 06, 2013 at 04:20 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


I've given up on Pigma pens, as they fail in my hands very quickly. Truth is I now create a png file in PS, titling and signing with a Wacom pen, and insinuate the png into the print via LR.

Sounds absurd, without question, but it works and it's archival.

John



Mar 06, 2013 at 06:55 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


Thanks guys!

@ Hugowolf - thanks for the tip - I just ordered the Sakura pigma.



Mar 07, 2013 at 08:04 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


Best way is to sign your digital images, not the prints. You only have to sign once and your signature will last as long as the print.







Mar 07, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Signing archival prints - pen/ink suggestions


I use the Zig Memory Writer pigment ink archival pens. Fine point on one end, larger point on the other, lightfast, fade proof, xylene free, acid-free and non-bleeding. Mostly I use the Platinum color as it looks like pencil on glossy and luster papers.

Sal



Mar 07, 2013 at 12:45 PM





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