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I've been in touch with a local signwriter who could be interested in doing the job, but the reality is I'm unlikely to get change out of £100 for his doing the work. Of getting him involved though, I'd be tempted to get some box lining done at the same time.
Your Pentel Paint Marker idea could be a good alternative to give a go for only £3 or so. I'd be happy with the lugs lined in Gold. Not sure what size I'd go for though.
Rhodrich-
Just came across this lug lining pen for relatively cheap (aside from postage)... Says location is Germany but price is listed in $AUD
https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/252356595389
Not sure whether it's legit, but worth a punt if you are still keen
jdmitch
I've wondered about DIY lug-lining as well, but I can't help thinking that the "real lug-lining pens" are only usable by professionals. The construction of the "nib" (coming at it from the perspective of having done caligraphy) means you have to have a super-steady hand to get a consistent line. I would have thought your average person could get decent results with a normal tipped marker, but then you have to do more research around what will be the right type of permanent ink/paint.
I had a nervex lugged frame I was going to lug-line with a silver marker like this (but I sold it before getting round to it):
but I am not sure if you could get a similar thing for non-metallic colours. I am planning to have a go at this sometime in the next few months, but waiting on the right frame. I back myself on the steady hand (bc of calligraphy) but I think the right pen is the vital issue. I would love to have a crack with a proper lug-liner, but I would be concerned about similar line thickness issues. Let me know what solution you come up with...