Pens with permanent ink

Scott Campbell enquired after pens with permanent ink. Based on a
Scottish investigation of various commercial products, published in
the Abbey Newsletter a few years back, we adopted the use of the
black Pentel Document Pen (Permanent MR205), for all archival
marking.

After many years of experience with this product in a sub-tropical
climate, it is highly recommended. In fact, a recent acquisition
of two badly foxed works of art on paper were accessioned with this
pen and subsequently submitted for conservation. Solubility tested
negative and full bleaching treatment was successfully
undertaken--and without bleeding or pigment loss of the accession
number. That was impressive, (and a great relief) !

Dale Peters
Paper Conservator
Campbell Collections of the University of Natal
220 Marriott Road
Durban 4001
South Africa
+27 31 260 2306
Fax: +27 31 291 622

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