Finishing over existing finish or adding writing

[K. Mogensen]

Hello,

I have a new bow on it's way (production) that I would possibly like to add a verse on the limb of.

After searching around I decided on a Sakura Pen touch Xtra fine tip pen for the writing, now I'm curious what you'd use over the writing to protect it, or would you just leave it be?

Thanks.

[Wolftrail]

Use a regular fine felt tip pen, let it dry and just spray polyurethane water base over top. It should not smear.

[Pat B]

India ink is more permanent. Once it dries spray poly should cover it well. If your bow is shiny use gloss, if dull use flat poly.

[Eric Krewson]

I use white calligraphy ink and a extra fine point calligraphy pen. A few quick coats of Tru oil will keep it in place.

[K. Mogensen]

I believe it was Apex that I saw recommending the Sakura Pen touch at one point, hence why I bought one. I've tried using india ink and a quill pen, but I was pretty terrible at it.

I was looking for more of an actual 'pen'.

Any of these finishes should blend with the existing finish? I've always used tru oil so it'd be great if that blends.