Best pen to use to address wedding invitations?
October 25, 2009
I am looking for opinions of what pen is best to use to address wedding invitations.
I would like to use a waterproof, non bleeding, gel ink pen.
Thanks for your help
I found that ball-point gel pins work the best….
My invitations had texture to them (when you ran your finger over the paper you could feel it), so regular Bic pins didnt work well because you could tell where the paper was raised…
Sharpies, even the really thin ones used for writing, can spread through the paper fibers (like how they do on damp napkins)
Just give them enough time to dry before stacking them on top of one another…
If you are sending your invitations during colder months, you really shouldnt have a problem. Usually the most problems are during the warm humid months (I sent my invitations in North Carolina in August – hot and humid)
Good luck!
11 Responses to “Best pen to use to address wedding invitations?”
Sharpie…extra fine point…waterproof…amazing!
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By Recital Vinylist on Oct 25, 2009
try a biro. If this isn’t what you’re looking for, visit WHSmith and ask the assistant for advice.
Hope your wedding goes smoothly!
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By Nicole G on Oct 25, 2009
Pilot V ball(05)..this is a gel pen
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By ash on Oct 25, 2009
New pen…
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By Kalai on Oct 25, 2009
Yer I would use one of those types so as the message doesn’t run in the wet and doesn’t drip blood all over the place.
If that isn’t satisfactory then use a shotgun and blast the message across the world to your guests.
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By Dropshortandduck on Oct 25, 2009
The best pen for one person may not be the best for another. It all depends on one’s writing style.
I love gel pins…and they have them in SO many colors now!!! I suggest investing some money into buying different ones and write with each of them….. I can’t see any other way for you to find that "PERFECT PEN"!
I wish you all the best and hope your wedding is all that you dreamed of and more!!!!!
~BEST WISHES~
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By Two Feather on Oct 25, 2009
I plan to use a silver gel pen for mine…
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By peekaboo on Oct 25, 2009
there is a type of caligraphy pen that doesn’t leak… and Ican’t remember the name ofit.. not sure about the colors of the ink though.
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By dietitian4u on Oct 25, 2009
Pilot G-2 gel pens are awesome. Sharpie ultra fine point markers are good as well, if you wanna try them. Good luck.
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By M~K on Oct 25, 2009
I found that ball-point gel pins work the best….
My invitations had texture to them (when you ran your finger over the paper you could feel it), so regular Bic pins didnt work well because you could tell where the paper was raised…
Sharpies, even the really thin ones used for writing, can spread through the paper fibers (like how they do on damp napkins)
Just give them enough time to dry before stacking them on top of one another…
If you are sending your invitations during colder months, you really shouldnt have a problem. Usually the most problems are during the warm humid months (I sent my invitations in North Carolina in August – hot and humid)
Good luck!
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By Erica W on Oct 25, 2009
I used a calligraphy pen called "The Ken Brown Writer." You can buy it at any craft store such as Hobby Lobby, and it writes so pretty. Congrats!
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By Seanie's Girl* on Oct 25, 2009