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What kind of ink is this? - Brando signature

Hoping that others might have an idea. I think this Brando signature is good (although feedback pro or con would be welcome).

My question is more what kind of ink has been utilized. The seller states it is a fine felt tip but I think it looks to be more of a vintage biro ballpoint. I've included a highly contrasted image as well. I see scratchier aspects of it, skips, some slight bleed off of the letters and aging that looks more ballpoint.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on April 14, 2024 at 12:07pm

I do not know Brando well enough to give an opinion, but my first impression is that it is done in ballpoint.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on April 14, 2024 at 12:16pm

I appreciate you looking, Scott. I agree that fiber/felt tip just doesn't look like that. Quite honestly, I'm not certain the seller really knows. He said he thought it was ballpoint at first but on closer examination thought it was felt tip.

Brando is a toughie. I remember one dealer calling Brando's signing habits 'chaotic, at best'. I believe he has also been forged many times over due to his value. I've had a couple of real ones and one clunker at one point some years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on April 14, 2024 at 12:47pm

Brando is of the price range you really need to know as much as possible. Without seeing it in person I still vote ballpoint it does not look as smooth as a felt tip.