More likely it's just how the light reflects off the letters. If the light is dead on, it should reflect brightly but if the light source is on an obtuse angle, you might not see the letters.
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More likely it's just how the light reflects off the letters. If the light is dead on, it should reflect brightly but if the light source is on an obtuse angle, you might not see the letters.