Pen Engraving

[rdabpenman]

I have some clients in who want some pens engraved.

I have never had pens engraved.

Who would you recommend for pen engraving?

Les

[Mike in Nanaimo]

Les, I would try any reputable engraver in th Red Deer area. I prefer laser engraving.

[Larry in Harrow]

Hi Les,
I've had good luck with our local laser engraver. Finish the pen first, since burning with the laser on unfinished wood tends to leave scorching around the lettering. I know you find my pens too busy but take a look at the lettering on this pen/pencil set I just had done as a gift.
1603,1604
This is right from the engraver, no touch up or buffing, the lettering is very crisp. He charged me $5 per pen.

Larry

[rdabpenman]

Hi Les,
I've had good luck with our local laser engraver. Finish the pen first, since burning with the laser on unfinished wood tends to leave scorching around the lettering. I know you find my pens too busy but take a look at the lettering on this pen/pencil set I just had done as a gift.
1603,1604
This is right from the engraver, no touch up or buffing, the lettering is very crisp. He charged me $5 per pen.

Larry

Thanks alot for the info Larry.
Could you give me his link so I could ask some questions on fonts and logo's.
Thanks.

Les

[Larry in Harrow]

Could you give me his link so I could ask some questions on fonts and logo's.
Thanks.

Les

Hi Les,
His website is: http://www.laserartinc.com/
However from my understanding, he can use pretty well any True Type Font you might want. Text is easy but I believe there is a one time fee for converting logo artwork to the format the laser controller can use. You can also look under "engravers" in your local yellow pages.