Want to write on limb, what to use?

[wisconsinteacher]

I know this sounds crazy, but I want to write on my upper limb on the belly side.  I am wondering what to use that will stay on the smooth surface of my Grizzly and will not smear when touched or wet?  Again I know it is crazy to some, but if I put a message on the limb and look at it every time I shoot, I know I will be a better shot from the reminder I put there.

[metsastaja]

A very thin sharpy pen or equivalent. Then spray with flat or semi gloss polyurethane.

[Whip]

A caligraphy pen with india ink works well too.  As Les said, you will need to finish over the top of it to prevent it from fading and wearing off.

[FerretWYO]

Originally posted by wisconsinteacher:
Again I know it is crazy to some, but if I put a message on the limb and look at it every time I shoot, I know I will be a better shot from the reminder I put there.

Not so crazy there are lots who do that. The most interesting that I have seen was a guy who had his elk license taped to his bow for the whole summer he said there was not a better reminder to shoot well.

You already got good advice as to what to write with from two that are far more experienced than I.

[wisconsinteacher]

If I use a sharpie and don't put something over it, will it stay on for a while or not?

[FerretWYO]

It will stay for a good while yes.

Ok--the reverse, how to get rid of writing on a bow, in this case a second hand BW with someone's name on it?

[Rob DiStefano]

writing on: ultra fine sharpie and pilot silver paint pen

writing off: depends on where during the build the writing was put on and if the current finish is matte satin or mirror gloss; if only under a few finishing layers then judicious use of 220 through 1200 grit will work, but if a mirror gloss finish is involved then a pro needs to intervene.

[Raineman]

Rob, which one do you think would be more durable and last longer if not covered with clear? The Sharpie or the Pilot?

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Raineman:
Rob, which one do you think would be more durable and last longer if not covered with clear? The Sharpie or the Pilot?

hand's down, the sharpie.

[Ground Hunter]

Be easy on the spray over the Sharpie - it might bleed (Sharpie) if not real dry.  Stuff like this, I always try on a scrap piece first.  H

[J.Yates]

I did this to my target bow a while back.I went to my local sign shop and had them make what I wanted in vinyl letters.Put it on like a decal.The nice thing is it's easily removed with a heat gun with no longterm damage.It's the same stuff they letter trucks with so it lasts a long time.

Mitch

[joevan125]

I saw a thread on here several months ago where the guy had numbered every one of his kills and he had a bunch.

I thought that was pretty cool but i have no clue what kind of pen he was using.

[metsastaja]

These are the Pens I have used.  You can find them in good stationary stores in multiple colors.
They use permanent archival ink. You can buy singles or they are available in packs of various colors.

Pigma Micron
Six sizes are available:

    * Pen Size 005 = Point Size .20 mm
    * Pen Size   01 = Point Size .25 mm
    * Pen Size   02 = Point Size .30 mm
    * Pen Size   03 = Point Size .35 mm
    * Pen Size   05 = Point Size .45 mm
    * Pen Size   08 = Point Size .50 mm

[K. Mogensen]

Originally posted by FerretWYO: The most interesting that I have seen was a guy who had his elk license taped to his bow for the whole summer he said there was not a better reminder to shoot well.

I gotta try this with my Deer tag...

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

If you're going to spray a finish over the Sharpie, make sure you use the Industrial Sharpie, not the regular one. The industrial one won't fade under a clear finish.

[bowmaster12]

check with bower on what finished was used some sprays can react with other finishes and may leed to problems with the finish a short call or email is well worth it

[reddogge]

Jim,
I have an idea of what you are driving at.  Good heads up question.

[Bent Rig]

There's nothing better then signing a bow with GEL pens , and they come in a multitude of colors !