I've found that a very small brush and black lettering enamel looks the best. It is very lustrous, durable and permanent. The ink on those "permanent" marker pens starts to fade to a kind of dull brown after awhile. The rollers are fine if the top of the raised letters are uniform, but on a Steinway, for example, that is rarely the case. If you make a mistake with the enamel you can wipe it off with mineral spirits without damaging the finish on the plate. It's easiest if you get one of those large (10" diameter) combination light/magnifyers from an art supply store. And don't drink any coffee that morning. David Love _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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