Best signing pen for black mounts?

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Hi all,

Looking for a recommendation for a white pen that can write and be clear on a black mounts?

I used to sell my mounted images 'as is' but I've been approached by several people asking for the mounts to be signed. This isn't an issue with the white mounts as I some Pigma Micron pens that work well but black ink on black mounts don't work!

Thanks
 
The only truly white pens I am aware of are paint pens but they can be a mare when they dry out at the knib. Yes, they can be restarted..,.....,

PS my OH uses them to write slate plant labels. I will check the make and add it here.

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@cardiff_gareth sorry for the delay....

The paint pens she uses are "Markal Pro-Line" and the fineline 1mm tipped one they call "Microline".
 
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Box Brownie said:
The only truly white pens I am aware of are paint pens but they can be a mare when they dry out at the knib. Yes, they can be restarted..,.....,

PS my OH uses them to write slate plant labels. I will check the make and add it here.
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Thanks - that'd be ace thanks.

Ed Sutton said:
You could try white ink and a nib pen to dip in it. That's what I use to letter custom built fishing rods.

Otherwise Uni Posca pens are worth a look. I haven't used the white. https://www.cultpens.com/i/q/UN12119/uni-posca-marker-pen-pc-1mr-ultra-fine
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My Pigma Micron is an 05 that has writes a 0.45mm line so that link looks good with the 0.7mm line. Will order one and try it out thanks.

The other thing you mentioned - are you saying white ink in a fountain pen?

Happy to try various ways to get a feel for what I prefer ;)
 
cardiff_gareth said:
The other thing you mentioned - are you saying white ink in a fountain pen?
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This stuff:

Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks - Drawing Inks - Drawing & Calligraphy

Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks
www.cornelissen.com www.cornelissen.com

I use the 256 nib.

Leonardt Nibs - Dip Pens, Nibs and Holders - Drawing & Calligraphy

EF Principal - An extra fine flexible nib for both Copperplate and Spencerian. Highly recommended. Leonardt Nib Italic - Calligraphy nib for italic handwriting. Nickel finish. Leonardt Nib School 63.5 - General purpose writing nib. Nickel finish. Leona
www.cornelissen.com www.cornelissen.com

A Rotring pen and white ink would do the job too, but they're a bugger for clogging if not used regularly.

Have a look round the Cult Pens site for other white pens too, there might be something finer.
 
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