Fountain pen ink properties

Re:Fountain pen ink properties by srik on Saturday June 13, 2020 @10:46AM (#23509746)

If you have the patience to handle Iron Gall Ink, they are a pleasure like none other. It was the penman's popular choice for good reason. They produce very fine hairlines and enable swift stroke production.

Cons wise, they require a good quality paper to reflect those hairlines. Also, given its nib-eating nature, instead of a fountain pen, I'd suggest pairing it with a holder and a good nib. More hassle, but more pleasure. McCafferey's Ink is a great recommendation if anyone would like to try.

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Re:Fountain pen ink properties by mcguire on Saturday June 13, 2020 @04:24PM (#23512384)

https://www.paperinkarts.com/mcaink.html

"* McCaffery's inks are highly acidic and can eat away at nibs. When using this ink, clean your nib thoroughly and often to avoid corrosion. You may also find mold on the surface of the ink, or a dried skin. These developments are natural and do not mean your ink has gone bad. Simply remove the mold or skin, throw it away, and stir the ink well. You are now ready to keep writing!*"

Uh, yeah.

Glass dip pens are generally available, though I haven't used one. I also have a glass-nibbed fountain pen, but it's mostly for pondering the weirdness of the universe.:-)

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Re:Fountain pen ink properties by anonymousse1234 on Saturday June 13, 2020 @05:08PM (#23512749)

"do not use this ink in fountain pens "

This is not a fountain pen ink but recreation of historic inks used with non-fountain pens.

For fountain pens try Platinum blue-black, Pelikan 4001 blue-black, Diamine Registrar's.

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Re:Fountain pen ink properties by mcguire on Sunday June 14, 2020 @02:56PM (#23520277)

Noodler's Air Corps Blue-black, here! :-)

I was mostly looking at the mold comment.

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