Autographed baseballs

[Tywill555]

Hey guys I got a weird question. What type of pen is best to get a baseball autographed with, or what type of pen you prefer?
Thanks!

 

[moxacaine]

bic ball point blue

 

[olerud363]

Definitely ball point pen. Don't know if there's a specific brand that's better though. Never ever use a Sharpie or other type of marker because the ink will bleed into the leather over time.

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[RiceLynnEvans75]

bic ball point blue

Can never go wrong with the classic!

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Make sure you are getting an OMLB signed and not a walmart baseball. The signature will last longer on an OMLB

 

[Tywill555]

Definitely. Thanks for all the opinions!

 

[realityflair]

Blue is better than black?

 

[olerud363]

Blue is better than black?

I think it's personal preference. Most people (myself included) think blue ink looks better. I also agree with [MENTION=3848]TBTwinsFan[/MENTION] that you should go with an official MLB baseball. Looks nice! If you can't get your hands on one, at least use a ball that's real leather and not that faux-leather stuff.

 

[hohlernr]

Bic Crystal is what you want: Amazon.com: BIC Cristal Stic Ball Pen, Medium Point (1.0 mm), Blue, 10 Pens: Office Products

Always go blue. It looks better and it's worth more. No one wants a black auto.

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Black just looks weird.

 

[clarkzac]

Black also tends to fade faster than the blue. It turns into a brownish, yellow color

 

[BrewerSuperCollector]

Bic Crystal is what you want: Amazon.com: BIC Cristal Stic Ball Pen, Medium Point (1.0 mm), Blue, 10 Pens: Office Products

Always go blue. It looks better and it's worth more. No one wants a black auto.

This is the pen I use.

Also black will fade over time. Here are some examples.

1985 New York Mets Team Signed Baseball Hernandez Gary Carter Hojo Mookie 18 Y | eBay

1987 Kansas City Royals Team Signed Baseball 24 Auto 's w George Brett JSA LOA | eBay

 

[nyc3]

No markers, no balls that say made in china. And not official league balls, those things are garbage. Real balls are like $12-$15 each.

 

[Bogeysave82]

Also only handle the ball when necessary and by the seems the oils from your hands will stain the ball and discolor it...

 

[BrewerSuperCollector]

I also use this

sweet spot pro

 

[dethomas07]

OMLB with a Bic blue Pro+ pen.....accept no substitutes!

Thanks!

 

[Hendersonfan]

My ball is signed with blue Bic


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[TBTwinsFan]

I also use this

sweet spot pro

That's pretty neat. I might have to try one of those.

 

[padremurph]

OMLB with a Bic blue Pro+ pen.....accept no substitutes!

Thanks!

This is my winning combo.