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Valued Member
United States
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Hey guys, I am having problems with the ink bleeding when I mark my flips, thus making them ugly, does anybody on here have a recommendation for a pen where the ink doesn't bleed.
TIA
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Pillar of the Community
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You're talking regular white cardboard 2x2 flips? I use a regular ballpoint pen with no problems. Show us a picture of your problem.
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Rest in Peace
10197 Posts |
Ballpoints tend to smear at first. I've been using the Sharpie brand fine tip markers without too much trouble, just let ink dry(soak in) before touching/moving. I just found this one, it it a retractable tip, like a standard pocket pen, works great, real fine even print. Got it at Wallyworld.  Edited by Crazyb0
07/20/2018 11:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Ultra fine tip fiber pen is best for cardboard 2x2's.
My hand writing is atrocious, but when the notation sometimes has to be made with tiny lettering, the fine tip fiber pen gives you more control, and always writes nicely on the surface, when sometimes a ball pen will not.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Tiny tip 2 mm Scripto is my choice for decades.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Use a pencil. Easy to erase.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Pencil is good if you wish to re cycle 2x2's.
Permanent OK if you don't mind throwing old 2x2's out.
Over the years, I have done both.
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Moderator
 United States
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I've been using the Sharpie brand fine tip markers without too much trouble... My weapon of choice as well.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
743 Posts |
I use any nice black pen and set it aside for at least five minutes before stapling. That way I don't smear the ink.
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Valued Member
 United States
207 Posts |
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You're talking regular white cardboard 2x2 flips? I use a regular ballpoint pen with no problems. Show us a picture of your problem. Sorry, wish I saw your post before I threw them out. and Yes, I am talking the 2 x 2 cardboard flips Thanks to everyone for the recommendations. I'll have to see if I can find one in this town, otherwise it'll have to wait for the next trip to the big city. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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As an alternative, you might want to consider a label maker depending on the neatness of your handwriting.
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