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Post by penguy on Mar 15, 2022 0:23:20 GMT
Several times I have received a letter or postcard with the address almost unreadable. I think in both cases it was after the mail carrier took the item out of his or her bag crossing the street on the way to my home so it wasn't a problem. I am wondering if the same thing has happened to anyone else?
I know I could use a more water resistant ink but hate to have a pen just dedicated to addressing envelopes. I do rub a candle over the address, hoping that even though the ink might be water soluble the wax will prevent the address from becoming completely unreadable if it comes in contact with water.
What do you do?
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Post by allanorn on Mar 15, 2022 15:12:17 GMT
Several times I have received a letter or postcard with the address almost unreadable. I think in both cases it was after the mail carrier took the item out of his or her bag crossing the street on the way to my home so it wasn't a problem. I am wondering if the same thing has happened to anyone else? I know I could use a more water resistant ink but hate to have a pen just dedicated to addressing envelopes. I do rub a candle over the address, hoping that even though the ink might be water soluble the wax will prevent the address from becoming completely unreadable if it comes in contact with water. What do you do? Separate pen: either a Sharpie (ultra-fine), Uniball Signo 207/307, or one of these which may no longer be sold. I am also much more about mailability and readability of addresses over decorating an envelope.
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Post by sails on Mar 15, 2022 15:32:23 GMT
Candle. Or a Papermate InjkJoy Gel. Or a Pilot Frixion.
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Post by sunshine2170 on Mar 15, 2022 20:50:27 GMT
Yes I too receive mail that is running with ink. Especially the postcrossing ones where the number is unreadable, love that people do write the number again somewhere else - just in case.
If I am using a pen that will run I put the envelope into a plastic cover made specially for envelopes, that protects it really well
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Post by InsomniaQueen on Mar 19, 2022 3:28:19 GMT
I use a Sharpie with an ultra fine point.
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Post by davidv on Apr 4, 2022 11:22:35 GMT
I know I could use a more water resistant ink but hate to have a pen just dedicated to addressing envelopes. This is what I do. I conveniently found a fountain pen + ballpoint pen desk set at a garage sale last year. The ballpoint pen gets used almost exclusively for writing addresses. I suppose I would use it for other things, but the need for a ballpoint while I'm sitting at my desk doesn't really come up otherwise right now. It did a little bit when I was working from home earlier in the COVID days.
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Post by Catida on Apr 4, 2022 16:32:18 GMT
I mostly use water resistant markers for addressing envelopes. But sometimes, when I want to write the address with a fountain pen, I cover it with a protective wax. I bought it as it was recommended for sealing/protecting watercolor artwork, and it seems to work really well. I've done some tests It's called Judikins Micro Glaze.
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Post by stompie on Apr 5, 2022 12:49:09 GMT
I use a candle over the writing. I hope it works, no one has ever written back and said that it did not work.
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