Noodler's 54Th Ink Suddenly Smells Moldy?

[xwingrox]

I'm quite familiar with how Noodler's inks smell normally - chemically, sharp, like disinfectant.

I crack open my bottle (1/3 full) after giving it a vigorous shake and get hit in the nose with a moldy, vegetal smell! I don't think this is normal. In fact, This is the second bottle of 54th to start smelling funky on me after going through 1/2 a bottle. What's the deal?

 

For reference, I have been using Noodler's black for a long time now - almost 3 full bottles. Never has it started smelling moldy like this. I would like to believe I practice good pen hygiene: I thoroughly flush pens with goulet pen flush when changing inks, occasionally cycle water through until it runs clear, etc.

 

Any idea why this is happening? And is there some kind of warranty for this kind of problem?

 

[chas0039]

I would post this question to the Inky Thoughts section of the forum and see if Nathan gives a response. How old is the bottle? I have 30 year old ink with no issues, not Noodler's of course.

Edited November 28, 2014 by chas0039

[LamyOne]

Hello xwingrox,

 

This is something more in line with "Inky Thoughts," but.....

 

Yes, I would contact Mr. Tardiff here at FPN: Eternally Noodling, https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/user/648-eternally-noodling/

 

OR,

 

contact his distributor, Luxury Brands: http://luxurybrandsusa.com/

 

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

Edited November 29, 2014 by LamyOne

[xwingrox]

(Previously posted in the general section)

I'm quite familiar with how Noodler's inks smell normally - chemically, sharp, like disinfectant.

I crack open my bottle (1/3 full) after giving it a vigorous shake and get hit in the nose with a moldy, vegetal smell! I don't think this is normal. In fact, This is the second bottle of 54th to start smelling funky on me after going through 1/2 a bottle. What's the deal?

For reference, I have been using Noodler's black for a long time now - almost 3 full bottles. Never has it started smelling moldy like this. I would like to believe I practice good pen hygiene: I thoroughly flush pens with goulet pen flush when changing inks, occasionally cycle water through until it runs clear, etc.

Any idea why this is happening? And is there some kind of warranty for this kind of problem?

[xwingrox]

I contacted him and posted in the inks thoughts section.

The bottle is only ~8 months old. I try hard not to contaminate my inks.

 

I've already ordered another new bottle so I can see if this happens again...

[aardvarkbark]

Just now smelled my year-old 54th (and Lex while at it). No change. Maybe contact Noodlers and ask them?

[mhosea]

Any idea why this is happening? And is there some kind of warranty for this kind of problem?

I think you just contact the distributor here: http://noodlersink.com/ .

 

I don't really care to speculate why it's happening because I don't assume you could have prevented it, anyway. But if you want to try something different, fill your pens from a sample vial of it that you refill as needed. If you use a clean syringe to transfer the ink, or if you can pour it (need steady hands!), you can limit the exposure to contamination.

[LamyOne]

Hello X,

 

OK, great. Good luck and let us know what Nathan Tardif's response is when you get it.

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

[Albus]

Just wondering if there is any reply from Nathan?

 

My ink is too turning slimy.

[lapis]

Nathan? Forget it! He never replies. At least to me and a lot of others.