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#38084 Why should I want waterproof ink?
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Zoe
on 31 October 2014 - 07:55 PM
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Miscellanea: Ink, Paper, Calligraphy, Journals, Storage, Turning, etc
#38085 Why should I want waterproof ink?
Posted by
Zoe
on 31 October 2014 - 07:55 PM
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Miscellanea: Ink, Paper, Calligraphy, Journals, Storage, Turning, etc
Actually, Mike, I do have and use Platinum Carbon ink and have some cartridges of Sailor nano that I got from overseas. They are as close as it comes to waterproof, I reckon.
And the de Atramentis does dry and remain waterproof but not if you are painting quickly & adding ink or have just put down ink.
Thanks for your suggestions and input.
#38005 Why should I want waterproof ink?
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Zoe
on 28 October 2014 - 08:04 PM
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Miscellanea: Ink, Paper, Calligraphy, Journals, Storage, Turning, etc
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#38006 Why should I want waterproof ink?
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Zoe
on 28 October 2014 - 08:05 PM
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Miscellanea: Ink, Paper, Calligraphy, Journals, Storage, Turning, etc
Hope it's all right to revive an older topic, but it is a subject that interests me.
As a fountain pen user for years, I never gave a wink to whether ink was waterproof or otherwise, but more recently as I draw with ink(s) the subject got more of my attention. So for normative writing, I care naught, but for scribbling I cared a great deal. Swipe some watercolour over ink, and you get rather a mess.
I bought a bottle of Document/Archive by De Atramentis recently as it was recommended as "waterproof." Is it? Not quite.
This recent purchase has persuaded to give up the notion that there is a ink that does muster both for both a traditional fountain pen and a calligraphy type pen that might warrant something else.
#38022 Upper Delaware Valley (NY side)
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Zoe
on 29 October 2014 - 01:03 PM
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Say Hello!
Thanks for the welcome, all.
I'd like to post a photo or two but can't seem to get one on board because I don't seem to understand the upload system.
Peter, sounds like a great accumulation.
Mine is not worth putting on line. When I got a pen it was because it was/is pretty or available. I've often bought one that was more a mistake than a gleeful purchase. I can't remember which pen was my first, but I do remember buying two Pelikan M200 in about 1992 in Providence--a blue and grey. I still have these and now would give one up to reduce my stash.
#37993 Upper Delaware Valley (NY side)
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Zoe
on 28 October 2014 - 01:09 AM
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Say Hello!
Just got the okay from David to become a Nut.
I've been using a fountain pen since my father put one in my hand nearly at birth, which is many, many years ago. However, I don't qualify as a collector as much as an "accumulator." Have a variety of pens from inexpensive Varsitys to nice to handle vintage.
Hope to keep using them with pleasure.
#38292 Pittsburgh shop & repair
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Zoe
on 07 November 2014 - 11:20 PM
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R & R: (Repair and Restoration)
I'm heading to Pittsburgh shortly and have a few pens that need some attention. Does anyone have a recommendation for this City?
Many thanks.
Zoe
#38414 Pilot Maki; unknown ladies pen
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Zoe
on 16 November 2014 - 03:14 PM
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Post Your Pen Finds
Many thanks for that information. Very helpful.
The Pilot pen is model number FD-2000P-BN. It is a late 80's pen and still in the 1989 catalog. The orginal sticker price was 20,000 ¥. You can go to Ryojusen Pens and look under ephemera. There is a PDF copy of the 1989 Pilot catalog and you can find your pen there.
#38408 Pilot Maki; unknown ladies pen
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Zoe
on 15 November 2014 - 07:43 PM
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Post Your Pen Finds
I was gifted these two pens this week.
The Maki I recognize, but I don't know which of the many Pilot put out, its age or pedigree.
The ring top has no markings but the 14K nib. It is about 2-3/4 inches closed. It was a friend's mother's school pen so I suspect it is from the late 30s or 40s.
Any ideas about one or the other. And is likely the ring top could have a replacement lever?
Many thanks.
Zoe
#37994 Lady Watermans
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Zoe
on 28 October 2014 - 01:22 AM
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WAHL, WATERMAN and CONKLIN (USA "Big Five")
Does anyone have a clear record of all the Lady pens that came out of Waterman. I have one left and will find a photo and post it in tomorrow, but wonder if there is a bible for these as several appear similar on line, and one or two appear to be more valued than others.
Thanks.
#38002 Lady Watermans
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Zoe
on 28 October 2014 - 02:07 PM
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WAHL, WATERMAN and CONKLIN (USA "Big Five")
I was referring to the older models, David. Unfortunately, I am now in a cafe, miles from my Waterman but I may have a photo of it on the 'puter.
As far as I know there are as many as 3 Ladies, perhaps more. I've never seen them all together, but did buy, and then sell a more modern one I bought at the FPH years ago.
Hi,
I'm not up on modern Waterman models. The last "Lady Waterman" to ring a bell is the Lady Patricia from the 1930s. I can comment on those.
regards
david
#38025 Lady Watermans
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Zoe
on 29 October 2014 - 04:33 PM
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WAHL, WATERMAN and CONKLIN (USA "Big Five")
#38027 Lady Watermans
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Zoe
on 29 October 2014 - 07:16 PM
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WAHL, WATERMAN and CONKLIN (USA "Big Five")
Thanks, David.
It always feels more complete when you know what your holding in your hand.
#38176 Gold Bond flat-top Barrett-made. Rather nice.
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Zoe
on 02 November 2014 - 07:39 PM
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USA "Other": Bexley; Cross; Esterbrook; Carter, Chilton, Moore, Leboeuf, Dunn, Triad, etc.
Bought her from an English dealer, and will have to look carefully at the nib but it has a rather flexible gold nib.
Did you get yours here?
Very nice, Zoe. A circa ~ 1930 Gold Bond Triumph, ringtop. I assume it has a "warranted #4" nib, not the (released a year or so later) "Gold Bond " nib?
#38183 Gold Bond flat-top Barrett-made. Rather nice.
Posted by
Zoe
on 02 November 2014 - 09:25 PM
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USA "Other": Bexley; Cross; Esterbrook; Carter, Chilton, Moore, Leboeuf, Dunn, Triad, etc.
Oh, David, am I green with envy.
#38150 Gold Bond flat-top Barrett-made. Rather nice.
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Zoe
on 02 November 2014 - 04:18 PM
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USA "Other": Bexley; Cross; Esterbrook; Carter, Chilton, Moore, Leboeuf, Dunn, Triad, etc.
Lovely, pen, David.
I have a small ring-top Gold Bond. Just filled her up as she has been sleeping.
#38160 Gold Bond flat-top Barrett-made. Rather nice.
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Zoe
on 02 November 2014 - 06:03 PM
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USA "Other": Bexley; Cross; Esterbrook; Carter, Chilton, Moore, Leboeuf, Dunn, Triad, etc.
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