The Dark One
Auror
That's why I always insist that my books are printed in asbestos paper.I can imagine a flaming pen signing a book would be a problem...
#thinkingahead
That's why I always insist that my books are printed in asbestos paper.I can imagine a flaming pen signing a book would be a problem...
I got that part covered.Make first letter slightly legible. The rest can be pure whimsy.
You sound like an old hand...Make first letter slightly legible. The rest can be pure whimsy.
I bailed on my sisters wedding, and good thing too, about 20 whales- selfie!I met an old high school friend at a wedding once, but they had gained so much weight, I did not recognize them. That was terrible. No way I had forgotten them otherwise.
I write left handed, and they work for me. I guess it depends on the pen/brand.I would never trust a ball point pen. I am sure that works for others.
Ball point pens dont work for left handed people.
After having signed a few books recently, felt tips are better than ink pens. They make it stand better. Initially, I was using pen. Also, I'm also discovering that I have to develop an autograph signature. Since I use my real name, not the one I use on official documents, I'm conscious of not wanting to have a complete signature on the book.Fun Question: What do you sign with?
So...as it turns out, I have family and friends and such who want me to sign my book. But....A number of thoughts occurs to me. 1) I have terrible handwriting. 2) I am signing a pen name which will make that worse. 3) I am left handed which means many pens just dont work for me. 4) I am terrible at things like signing cards to people and trying to make them personable. So what to do?
Usually I write with a pencil or a felt tip type pen, but....who wants their book signed with a pencil? And does a felt tip pose problems...like, they bleed sometimes, and may not stand up to the test of time.
So, I am wondering, is there any reason not to use a felt tip pen?
And for those who have, what has the experience been like.
This. Not that I sign many (any really) books, but I've created an autograph specifically for signing author stuff. Both because it's short and fast (in case I ever end up famous and have to sign hundreds of things), and because I don't want my real signature plastered all over the place. It's too easy to abuse.Also, I'm also discovering that I have to develop an autograph signature. Since I use my real name, not the one I use on official documents, I'm conscious of not wanting to have a complete signature on the book.
Hmmm .... never thought of that.After having signed a few books recently, felt tips are better than ink pens. They make it stand better. Initially, I was using pen. Also, I'm also discovering that I have to develop an autograph signature. Since I use my real name, not the one I use on official documents, I'm conscious of not wanting to have a complete signature on the book.