Sharpie. Black.

 

OK, here's the next question. I have the opportunity to meet Fabian Cancellara at an upcoming promotional appearance. This is the jersey I'm thinking about asking him to autograph. I'm thinking on the back, smack dab in the middle of the Swiss cross. What do you all think?

 

I would definitely do it on the white part of the jersey. Don't forget to ask him about that motor

 

+1 on the Sharpie. Take something firm to put the jersey on unless you know he'll be standing at a table.

 

I think that most jersey autographs at the Tour are done on the front. Especially if you will be framing it later. And you should frame it.

In the front white cross, just to one side of the zipper.

EDIT: Mr. C will have signed a billion of these Swiss Champion jerseys in his lifetime. I bet that he has a spot on the jersey where he always signs. And it will look good there.

 

This!!! But bring a picture or something. Don't kill such an awesome jersey! That's a great jersey man! If he signs it you won't wear it, right?

 

If you have the jersey signed, definitely do the front. Sharpie will work best. Like Gregory Taylor said, Fabian has probably signed a million of these and he'll know where to best sign.

 

I usually use a sharpie when my numerous fans constantly pester me for autographs. With men its always the shoulder area where women think I'm a rock star and ask me to sign on their...nevermind.

 

The adulation is what got me into cycling in the first place. Lots of times when I am out riding people will honk their horns at me and shout what I assume is encouragement to me. Sometimes they throw small tokens of appreciation at me

 

If it was me I'd have Fabian sign my left pec, barely above the areola. Then I would get it made permanent with a tattoo.

 

If you're going to get it signed, frame it. Maybe buy a similar jersey, short sleeve (for ease in framing it), just for that purpose. Or get a good 8x10 photo or a poster to have him sign instead.

 

It's a signature on a jersey. Not a bar of gold. Wear the jersey. enjoy it.

 

Wen I met Jen's I opted for a picture. It's not even framed. It's pinned on the wall in my garage where my trainer is set up is. So when I'm doing maxed out intervals Jen's can tell my legs to shut up.

 

Yeah, definitely do the front, and on a short sleeve version of that jersey if you have one. Doing the rear is a mistake if you want to frame it later. Which you should.

 

Well I'm starting to have seconds thoughts on this idea. I'm not concerned about the jersey - I googled images for Fabian Cancellara's autograph, and it just looks like a scribbled mess.

 

They are all likely to be.... they sign a gazillion things. My signature deteriorated to that when I was a public housing inspector because I signed my name so many times a day. Jen's sig is like that. It's still their sig if that interests you, if it doesn't than who cares, def don't mess up a nice piece of kit. Not sure what you expected in terms of penmanship from elite autograph signing machine athletes?

 

Pick up an old vintage jersey that Fabs is noted for. That's Kelly, Lemond, Gimondi, and Eddy and Axel Merckx (signed on belge champs jersey when Axel won)

 

I'd rather f'up a current, easily replaceable jersey than an old vintage one.

 

Had 'em in a drawer, gathering dust. Vintage jerseys don't have the performance needed now, so never wear them. So you rather use a $200 jersey than a $25? Don't really get that, but, hey, that's what makes the intranets a fascinating place to explore.

 

I don't understand what all the flame is about.

Have him sign where ever he wants, have him sign whatever jersey you want. It's going to be your collectors piece. $200, $30 or $400, who cares? You can't put a price on things that are priceless to you, yes? Don't forget you'll drop a pretty penny on the glass frame, go for UV coated glass to prevent fade.

I went to the Giro last year, I had a much sought after Col d'Agnello cap and a folded up gAzetta del sport which fell out during a bottle/newspaper hand off on the top of the climb... impressive stuff. My friend had an Astana feed bag which he got from soigneur (whom he helped pack Vincenzos feed). I had the best intentions of marrying the two in a nice frame but now the cap is in my office desk and the newspaper is well... I don't know where exactly.

Point is, don't overthink it, spend the money today else tomorrow it won't seem like such a great idea. Black sharpie....sign wherever. Frame. Hang in garage or bike corner. Done.

 

So that Assos jersey in your photo cost 30.00? You can't post counterfeit stuff on this forum. Take it down.

 

Thank you. I was beginning to think I was imagining this. Maybe the OP should have him sign one of the old frames he rode to victory, like a Servelo, Spacialized, or Trak.

 

Do you think Fabian will be able to tell that it's counterfeit?

 

I'd have him sign my seat-tube battery.

 

Ha!

and yes, of course he'd be able to tell its counterfeit, so will every other person who lays eyes on your framed memorabilia. I wouldn't use a fake, heck, you can't even sell it downstream later to recoup costs as someone will flag it as a fake.

 

I recommend Sharpie 32724PP retractable markers, These sharpies are very easy to use to sign autographs with. Because of their bulky costumes, other pens are difficult to hold onto. These worked great!

 

Congrats, newbie, you just dug up a dead thread from 3 years ago!!!!!

You know, even though this thread died a merciful death back in 2017, I'm surprised not a single person suggested using......wait for it......a FABRIC MARKER! Go to any fabric store, or just ask your mom where to get one.

 

@jillyjelly As you can see, this is a really friendly place. No Time Toulouse just likes to give the newbies their initiation and see if they're still sane after his internet tough guy act. He really loves us all here.