Help with a Mantle ball

[ss]

I don't like it. The spacing of Mickey is off. It looks drawn to me. I think it's a pretty good fake.

[Kzoo]

Although I'm not a Mantle expert, IMO the blue ink looks too 'fresh', almost as if it was signed yesterday. My initial gut feeling is to pass.....David, what are your thoughts? You've been around autographs for a long time.

Matt

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

Although I'm not a Mantle expert, IMO the blue ink looks too 'fresh', almost as if it was signed yesterday. My initial gut feeling is to pass.....David, what are your thoughts? You've been around autographs for a long time.

Matt

I'm NOT really expert on Mantle's signature, and I don't want to influence anyone's opinion.

Once again, thanks to all who have helped. (And any other opinions will be appreciated. I still haven't heard from one of the principle--if not the principle--resident Mantle experts!)

Let me repeat--as I made a huge error above--I am NOT any kind of an expert on Mantle's signature.

[perezfan]

Would it be dumb to say I like the "Mantle", but the "Mickey" looks suspect? I know it's either all-real or all-fake, but that's how I keep seeing it. Sorry to be of no help... I guess that's about as non-committal as it gets!