Item Name:
Traditional Carbide Scribe Pen
SKU:
52-952
Description:
The Traditional Carbide Scribe Pen is a hand-held signing and marking tool built with a hardened carbide tip designed to scratch a clean, permanent line on glass and metal. The tip is made from compacted carbide material formulated from carbon and heavy-metal compounds, giving it the hardness needed to etch distinctive markings without quickly wearing down. This style of scribe is a time-tested studio tool used to sign finished glass artwork, add identifying marks before coldworking, and lay out cut lines or reference points when pencil or marker would rub off. A protective cap is included to shield the carbide point when the tool is stored, helping prevent accidental damage to the tip and reducing the chance of scratching other tools or surfaces in the shop.
How it is used:
- Use the carbide tip to lightly scratch your signature or mark onto a clean, dry glass surface
- Add layout marks before grinding, sandblasting, engraving, or other coldworking steps
- Mark cut lines or reference points when working with clear glass where ink lines are hard to see
- Keep pressure controlled to avoid deep scoring when you only want a surface mark
- Replace the protective cap after use to protect the carbide point in storage
