The right pen can do wonders for your writing, especially if you want to leave a lasting impression. Similarly, the right handwriting pen for school can make such a difference for children when just learning to write or building their confidence. There’s so much a quality pen can do, so shop our range today! You may have heard of Staedtler before with their blue Lumocolor permanent markers, they're a German company, so this brand is more available and popular over in Europe. This marker is a lot like the Silver Sharpie, but the difference with this marker is the tip, which has a finer point, which is useful for when you want to get a signer to do a quote or are adding a lot of signatures on an item. In my tests, I'd say it is comparable when compared with the Silver Sharpie in both results and price point, but is more reliable. One thing of note, is that it will wipe off of highly smooth surfaces like plaques, statue bases, and glossy trading cards.. Sakura Permapaque Marker

Also, it’s ultimately up to you to test the pens for yourself to see what would work best for you and your item, as not every surface, climate, condition, etc can be reasonably tested for. This was just because I wanted to try out a bunch of pens and find the best one out there, and figured the community would enjoy the information. This pen performs as expected like any other paint pen, but what makes Posca Paint stand out from the rest of the paint pen market is the sheer amount of color options - 59 different ones to choose from, and up to eight different nib options depending on the color, so you can choose something that suits your specific needs. The one thing that is worth noting, is that it took a little longer (less than a minute total) than other paint pens to dry. So be mindful of that if you're using Posca Paint Pens. Sakura PenTouch Since I had been using their 'basic' paint pen for awhile, I figured I should give their "premium" version a try and based upon my testing, I'm extremely disappointed with it. For an item that's double the price of their basic version, there's nothing premium about it other than a new label and it's a little more 'glittery' than the standard one. Hard pass. Edding 751 Paint MarkerI'm not going to waste time talking about this marker - avoid it at all costs, as it's by far the worst one I've tested of all of the markers. When used, it did not yield crisp signatures, rather it was more diffused and bubbly, and was more translucent and glittery than the other paint pens. Molotow One4All Acrylic This is a brand that I have heard mention many times by European collectors, but have not seen them myself in any US-based stores, so I was fortunate to get some help with obtaining some of these pens. Without typing up too much of the same stuff, they are just like the Decocolor paint pens, but are more readily available in stores to the European consumer. Solid performer and no issues with the end result. Like the Decocolor series, they're available in different nib sizes and colors, but are only identified as such with different numbers, such as 780 for Extra Fine, 751 for Fine, and 750 for Broad Uni Posca

Everyone knows about the Silver Sharpie, but what about Michaels' Recollections, or the silver Staedtler or Permapaque markers? I honestly did not realize that there was actually that many challengers out there to the ubiquitous Silver Sharpie, and the surprising thing about all three of those pens - they're either on par or better than the Sharpie. But in the end - all markers should be considered to be disposable. Sharpie Metallic MarkerThis is the BIC Intensity of the paint pens - comes in either an extra fine tip or a broad tip that doesn't allow for much detail work, but would yield nice and bold signatures on larger pieces. Liquitex Professional Acrylic This is another oddball acrylic paint pen, and the only thing that makes it stand out from the rest is that it takes forever to prime between uses. Hard pass. Prismacolor Premier

What pen should I use on this item? What about on that item? That’s a question that frequently gets asked in the Star Wars Autograph Universe group and other autograph groups routinely, and a lot of times it boils down to personal preference which can vary widely based upon where people live, and how much money they are willing to spend on a single marker.The final acrylic paint pen I reviewed, it only comes with a chisel tip that takes a while to prime, and the ink is semi-translucent, leaving you with less than desirable results. Hard Pass.