Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nothing seems to write on modern glossy fb paper (like Ilford and the former Kentmere) save Sharpie markers and ultrafine paint markers. I've seen a lot of old prints on matte paper signed in pencil. Dante On Oct 17, 2009, at 7:32, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: As you may know, I like to deface/enhance photo with Chinese calligraphy. As I am looking into doing wet darkroom on B&W negs, I am wondering if I am scribble on fiber paper using pen and ink. Any recommendation? What kind of pen and pen nib give the best calligraphy feel and work on the fiber surface? Thanks. Don't use matt paper. You really cant get good results with it pictorially. I bet you could use pen and ink on glossy paper. That's how many people sign their prints. Mark William Rabiner _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information