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Chat => Photography => Topic started by: Pete on August 08, 2008, 22:41:58 PM

Title: Writing on photos
Post by: Pete on August 08, 2008, 22:41:58 PM

Im really stuck - Ive just bought every pen Asda do and none of them will write on the back of a photo. Anyone know the best sort to use?

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: Eagle on August 08, 2008, 23:31:45 PM

A fine-tipped permanent marker?....

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: Pete on August 08, 2008, 23:47:48 PM

The photos are £1 a pop, I need to be sure man, I need to be sure. A marker would do but I dunno where to get a super-fine one from.

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: Eagle on August 09, 2008, 00:15:09 AM

Poor quality ones will probably bleed through over time.  Try your local art shop.  Theres a good one in the top-end of London Road, Hilsea... I forget the name.  8-)

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: El Jacko on August 09, 2008, 12:26:01 PM

In theory you should ba able to get one from any decent stationary shop....maybe even WHSmiths

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: zpyder on August 09, 2008, 13:11:51 PM

Sorry, but what about a pencil?

Could always use the permanent OHP pens? They seem to write on pretty much anything and dont really bleed?

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: Pete on August 09, 2008, 16:41:36 PM

I used a parker pen in the end and it worked nicely : )

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: Ceathreamhnan on August 10, 2008, 00:14:38 AM

Steadtler Lumocolour permanent markers available in very fine sizes, ideal for that.

http://www.staedtler.co.uk/Lumocolor_permanent_universal_pen_au.Staedtler?ActiveID=28658[/img]

Title: Re:Writing on photos
Post by: Serious on August 10, 2008, 02:10:53 AM

If you want a nice finish then stick some adheasive address labels through a printer and stick them on...