Writing on a new bow

[The Ursus]

I need to get the specs and name written on the lower limb of a new bow so I can finish my last couple of coats. The only thing stopping me is finding a good paint marker with a fine point which doesn't seem to exist in this town. Any other methods or ideas I should try before I order something? I'll be using MEK-epoxy finish.

[mikkekeswick]

Indian ink and a calligraphy nib. It won't fade over time and will give a sharp defined line. You can get it in just about any colour you want.

[JamesV]

I use a Sharpie Industrial extra fine pen. Super permanent ink and it will not fade.

James

[Bow man]

Pm'd you some info

[Bowjunkie]

Search e bay for "Faber-Castell India ink pen". They come in different nib sizes and shapes. I got an assortment of them. They're inexpensive.

[monterey]

Ok, so now we got that settled, what is an MEK epoxy finish?   :confused:

[The Ursus]

Thanks guys, I found a calligraphy pen and ink that my wife had but it didn't want transfer the ink consistently on my finish. I ended up going with the extra fine sharpie, hopefully when I spray finish over it the ink won't dissolve.

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is like acetone and I mix it with two part epoxy then run it through a spray gun.

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by The Ursus:
Thanks guys, I found a calligraphy pen and ink that my wife had but it didn't want transfer the ink consistently on my finish. I ended up going with the extra fine sharpie, hopefully when I spray finish over it the ink won't dissolve.

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is like acetone and I mix it with two part epoxy then run it through a spray gun.

do a test piece

I was at MoJam
needed a pen
went to w-lmart and got indian ink and a dip pen's set, works better that the other pen I have

[Robertfishes]

I got a nice pen from Dave at Thunderbird, works well with India Ink. Like Mark suggests "do a test piece", the MEK might dissolve the sharpie ink..