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Silly question?
Is there a preferred pen or marker used by philatelists? Don't want the stuff to come off on my hands. Likewise, I don't want it to soak through onto the stamps.
Thanks.
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I have always used a marker and no issues with bleed through. Some add labels. |
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I use a fine-tip Sharpie. I have never had a problem with bleed through, and once it is dry (takes about a minute) it does not come off on my hands. |
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I always use small labels. Need to reuse the glassine for something else? just peel the label off... |
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All of the above. This is part of my organizational issue. I never stick to a plan.
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I use a fine-tip Sharpie I also use a Sharpie (fine-tipped or otherwise), just need to let it dry for a few minutes. |
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I've started using backing slips inserted inside the glassine, with enough blank space on the front and back to write my documentation in pencil. It's an extra expense, of course, and they seem to be somewhat scarcer than they used to be. |
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NEVER, EVER write on a glassine with stamps in side.
You can leave impressions on the stamps. |
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Hi
For temporary, I use a regular #2 pencil (erases cleanly). For permanent, I use a black Pilot Precise pen (very fine). Since the point is so thin, it needs a light hand to write on glassine.
Heartily agree with Timm.
JPR: No question is silly. How else would one learn.
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| Edited by jbcev80 - 03/06/2018 06:36 am |
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Like Trainwreck, I use Post-It notes but place them inside the envelope. They fell off the outside every now and then, which led to a wild scramble to find the appropriate envelope. |
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I also use a fine tipped Sharpie. I have never had a problem with bleed-through. Glassines are cheap - I don't bother to re-use them. |
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| Edited by uboatnut - 03/08/2018 2:10 pm |
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I was browsing a photography forum the other day (large format photographers sometimes store their negatives in 4x5" glassine bags). One suggestion I found was the Koh-i-noor Rapidograph or other technical pen. This is a fairly pricey solution, however. |
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Posted 03/05/2018 05:47 am
