FYI Vow Books: Pick archival paper and archivist ink pens!

I’m just in the process of picking out our vow books, and thought of this. As an artist, I realize this might not be information that everyone knows!

My advice to you, take it or leave it, is to make sure the paper AND pen that you use is acid-free archival quality. Don’t buy the first book you see on Amazon, take your time finding quality paper. For pens, go for the Micron archival ink pens.

Why?

Because otherwise, the ink will fade from your paper overtime, and the paper will disintegrate much faster. You probably want to be able to crack these open in 30+ years and still be able to read them, right? Or maybe you want your grandkids to be able to read them in 60+ years.

Unsolicited advice I know, but maybe it was helpful for some of you today!