jimlard Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hello, I recently bought some blue permanent marker pens and some white plastic labels so I can keep tabs on my plants and not get muddled up. I noticed though that some labels are fading already and they've only been written on for three weeks at most . I am going to have to re write them all but what would be my best choice of pen? If I buy a black permanent pen will that fade too? What pen do you use please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Personally I print mine, using a Brother P-touch 1000 with TZ-S231 strong adhesive labels and applying them to plastic plant labels. You might be interested in these threads: http://www.cpukforum...showtopic=39647 http://www.cpukforum...?showtopic=6826 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlard Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Personally I print mine, using a Brother P-touch 1000 with TZ-S231 strong adhesive labels and applying them to plastic plant labels. You might be interested in these threads: http://www.cpukforum...showtopic=39647 http://www.cpukforum...?showtopic=6826 Thanks for pointing me in the right direction (or should I say 'write' direction ) I have a Stabilo 'Write-4-all' permanent pen on its way. I really like the look of the plant label printers but can't justify buying one just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will9 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Ii use a simple potlood(i not know the Englisch for this )it s stay for years ,some labels are still good after 20 years,if you have good labels at least ,this is more important then wat you used for write Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlard Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) Ii use a simple potlood(i not know the Englisch for this )it s stay for years ,some labels are still good after 20 years,if you have good labels at least ,this is more important then wat you used for write Thanks Will, that's interesting to know about label quality. I have no idea if mine are good quality or not, they are just four inch white plastic labels that I bought from Ebay. I think Potlood is what I'd call a pencil, now why didn't I think of that? I never gave pencils a thought Edited June 13, 2012 by jimlard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 very few pens last, pencil is best as Will suggests or a Brother printer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madball Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I use those pens that are normally for writing on CD/DVD's works fine for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James O'Neill Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Yes pencil is very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billynomates666 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I use Edding 780 extra fine paint marker pens on my labels, not let me down yet but have only been using them for three years, so cant verify their longevity beyond that period, but they still read well. I use white paint on black labels, the labels have a smooth and a rough side so I write on both just to see which keeps better. Otherwise soft pencil is good, it is always a good idea to check labels at the end of the season and replace/rewrite if necessary. I too would love a Brother label machine but cant justify getting one, my birthdays in March if you would all like to put together and buy me one Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimscott Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Another suggestion, on a darker background, is a white paint pen. Sharpies are horrible for fading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I too would love a Brother label machine but cant justify getting one, my birthdays in March if you would all like to put together and buy me one If you have a local LIDL then keep having a look in there, as they frequently have them in at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlard Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 If you have a local LIDL then keep having a look in there, as they frequently have them in at a good price. I will now be shopping frequently at Lidl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 I will now be shopping frequently at Lidl You can view their in-store leaflet online. There's a different one each week: http://www.lidl.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlard Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 You can view their in-store leaflet online. There's a different one each week: http://www.lidl.co.uk/ Great stuff. Thanks for that link, it is now bookmarked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will9 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) I use a hard pencil,i think its a HB,it s not to hard but not soft ,whit a very sharp point . The labels are good when you not can break this ,even not after a few years,not hard plastic and not to glad,and can stand UV light (very important ,els after a few years in sun she broken in severall pices),when you written on ,the pencill go a bit into the plastic,even when the color go away you can still read wat you have written. pencil is also the cheapest way,you can written for years whit one pencill , I hope this help a bit Cheers Will Edited June 13, 2012 by will9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 Three of the Sarracenias last year had ink labels and they're completely faded now. I'm gonna have to wait and see then go back through my records to label them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike King Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 There is one pen that works well for me and lasts years even in sunlight. It is the Staedler permanent lumocolor. It simply lasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Sounds like and advert for Ronseal Weather Shield or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel G Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Pencil, the oldest, and the best for me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Lechtman Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) I echo the recommendation to use pencil (see my link on the same subject here): www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24878&pid=318703&st=40entry318703 Edited June 15, 2012 by Jay Lechtman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Pencils have been used for writing on plant labels for decades. In fact, some plant labels still come with a pencil in the packet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlard Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 This subject has got me thinking now (a dangerous thing) How many of you keep records of what plants you have? I'm guessing that it's a must for those that are cross pollinating. What is the best way of recording your inventory of plants? Do you take photo's and upload them to a Flickr account (or similar) and record details under the photo? That way, if a label does go missing at least you should be able to identitify a plant in the future I'm guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 This subject has got me thinking now (a dangerous thing) How many of you keep records of what plants you have? I'm guessing that it's a must for those that are cross pollinating. What is the best way of recording your inventory of plants? Do you take photo's and upload them to a Flickr account (or similar) and record details under the photo? That way, if a label does go missing at least you should be able to identitify a plant in the future I'm guessing. I use CP-GrowList: http://www.carnivoren.info/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlard Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks for that link Mobile. I have downloaded it and am just trying to work out how to get pictures onto it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Damn it's only for windows. I think I have just found the downside to owning a Mac (that piece of software). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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