RedLED
Flashlight Enthusiast
Why not just engrave them like Gene Malkoff does, not perfect, but permanent and still very cool, you could just initial them.Thud: you have pm
Beamhead: here is a picture of yours
Unfortunately the permanent marker is no match for the pvd coating. It doesn't stick.
I made a quick count of the various revisions on my desk - here is what I have so far:
R1 3
R2 11
R3 3
R4 3
None of the protos are guaranteed to work. They are just pieces of history. R1 and R2 do not have threads in the front. R3 and R4 do.
I will likely keep one of each revision.
I like makers marks on items, it adds a nice touch to things. Some of the most prolific works art of the great masters from the past have awful signatures, again, I see that as great.
Sometimes people ask me to sign and date my photos, and there is no way you could ever make anything out of my signature or initials. On some of my custom knives, I have has the maker sign the back, of the scales - just for fun, and a little resale value.
Or for lights you could use the pens that are paint, that would hold up much better if all you did was display it.
Just a couple of ideas if you want this stuff to last for historical purposes.
Best,
RL