Best Pens for Sports Card Autographs: Sharpie vs Paint Pens and What We Actually Use

Send us Fan MailWhat is the best pen for getting a sports card autographed?It is one of the most common questions we get at Powers Sports Memorabilia, and the answer depends on the card, the autograph, and what you ultimately want to do with it.In this episode, Matt Powers breaks down the pens we actually use during athlete signings, including Sharpie, Posca, DecoColor, Molotow, and fine-tip Staedtler pens.We discuss why blue Sharpie is usually our first choice, especially when autograph quality and potential PSA autograph grading are important. We also explain when a paint pen might be the better choice if you want an autograph to really pop.You'll learn how we choose between blue, black, silver, gold, pink, white, green, and other colors, plus why the size of the pen tip becomes especially important when adding multiple inscriptions or working with cards that have very little signing space.We also cover one of the most important steps collectors sometimes overlook: prepping glossy cards like Panini Prizm and Topps Chrome before getting them signed.If you're sending cards to an upcoming signing or getting cards autographed in person, this episode will help you choose the right pen for the card and your collecting goals.https://powerssportsmemorabilia.com/