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Ink Recommendation - New Bb After Q'eternity (Noodler's)


Armand.D

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Hello all,

 

As indicated i'm searching for a new BB ink.

First, i have tested some inks that I have :

 

  • Camel Royal Blue (very bright, royal blues are not for me)
  • Diamine Majestic Blue (too wet, even if i didn't test in fine → seems not very adapted to my use)
  • Diamine Twilight (never filled) (wet ?)
  • Waterman BB (color changes to teal → horrible but overal not bad = great backup ink)
  • Noodler's Q'eternity (BB from the Bernanke line)

 

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2014/01/1419972909-lol2.jpg

 

The ink that i liked the most was Noodler's, I used it for about 1 month 1/2 at school (student) and my only complain

about it is → feathering (as advertised for a fast-drying ink).

 

I :wub: the color, or at least i can say that i used myself to it, i prefer it a lot more than the others (it can vary from the paper)

 

http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2014/01/1419972904-lol.jpg

 

I only know this review (from Signum1) :

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/233667-noodlers-ink-qternity-aka-qe3/

 

 

To my mind the flow appeared to be very good, (i don't know the other noodler's ink), the ink starts well and from my

 

usage (a lot to note at school, relatively quickly) i think that i have a lot less pressure to put on the pen to keep

 

writing right.

 

 

I'm currently writing with a lamy safari, soon i'll use some Parkers 45, always in fine nibs (so not a lot of ink put down on paper, for wet inks it's surely better).

 

 

I searched over here for reviews about BB, also on french forums and inks kept my attention :

 

  • Sailor BB (seems to be very well behaved, i can find it on Paris for 13€, it's a neutral colour so no greenish into it → does it tends to feather on copy paper ?

I ordered a sample of this one on ebay as i think it would be a great option for the price.

(I can have Noodler's samples, some sailor, diamines and Herbin 1670)

 

 

I tried Salix and.. it's too grey (too dry also i think, flow was not good in the safari or lubricity i don't know).

 

I don't know for others as there are a lot of BB but i don't like to color (or other aspects) of :

 

  • WM BB (= Quink BB)
  • Sheaffer Skrip BB (too grey)

 

I can't have all the noodler's ink as i'm in Europe but i can have samples, i ordered mine on purepens (no affiliation).

 

L'artisan Pastellier seems to be good looking with EQ6 but it seems to be pretty expensive even in France.. (15€ min).

 

  • What do you think about Diamine BB (r2) ? (maybe it will bleed or feather as other diamines?)

 

 

I'm liscening for any recommendations, i know that this is a wide subject where a lot of you have already answered to others..

 

I'm looking forward to advices ;)

 

(I'm clearly on the sailor side.. for now)

 

 

 

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Maybe try Iroshizuku Asa-gao.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dyKGnTGXBng/TfmE6LqDaeI/AAAAAAAABlM/dlMTAw3pxoU/s1600/BNS-Pi-Asa-gao.jpg

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The ink that i liked the most was Noodler's, I used it for about 1 month 1/2 at school (student) and my only complain

about it is → feathering (as advertised for a fast-drying ink).

 

 

I will recommend Noodler's 54th Massachussets and Noodler's Ellis Island.

 

 

http://static.squarespace.com/static/52de04cde4b08b5d50308e3c/530c74a9e4b01ec359186459/530c75f1e4b01ec3591876f0/1360353814000/ws137156259_20130207_tn.jpg?format=original

 

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Just looked up Ellis Island . . . $12.50 to buy and $16.50 mail to the UK :wacko:

Otherwise, gorgeous.

 

Or I can fill a 5ml vial or a 3ml pipette and send it for $5... :P ..

 

 

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Or I can fill a 5ml vial or a 3ml pipette and send it for $5... :P ..

 

C.

 

Said the dealer to the addict . . . :)

 

Very kind.

Thing is I can tell I'll like it. Best to save up my pennies and get a bottle and or wait for one of their marvellous specials and order a pen at the same time :rolleyes:

 

Who knows, perhaps the Octopus Black ink vismamitra recently reviewed, already on it's way to me from Germany, may be a good enough looky likey !

(Would you like me to pop some in the post to you when it arrives?)

 

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I will recommend Noodler's 54th Massachussets and Noodler's Ellis Island.

 

 

http://static.squarespace.com/static/52de04cde4b08b5d50308e3c/530c74a9e4b01ec359186459/530c75f1e4b01ec3591876f0/1360353814000/ws137156259_20130207_tn.jpg?format=original

 

http://static.squarespace.com/static/52de04cde4b08b5d50308e3c/530c74a9e4b01ec359186459/530c7612e4b01ec3591878ca/1365226080000/ws134160215_20130404_tn.jpg?format=original

 

 

Just looked up Ellis Island . . . $12.50 to buy and $16.50 mail to the UK :wacko:

Otherwise, gorgeous.

 

 

 

Or I can fill a 5ml vial or a 3ml pipette and send it for $5... :P ..

 

 

C.

@Tas Yeah, during the past days i saw the ink and it's very georgous (like diamine eclipse).

 

But on which site can you get it for 16.50$ ?

I guess that for France the price is similar, on purepens i ordered my noodler's for 14,50£.. (the price doesn't upset me if i can keep it for a long time!).

 

ESSRI looks pretty good too, it is a mix ?

 

 

@Cyber6 Count me in for the vial, i'm interested :) (price is ok)

 

PM ?

 

(So) →

  1. Noodler's Ellis Island vs ESSRI (both are georgous → :wub: Noodler's)
  2. Sailor BB (less saturated, i'll see with the sample)
  3. 54th Massachusetts (i don't think so) (maybe a sample.. who knows)
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Maybe try Iroshizuku Asa-gao.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dyKGnTGXBng/TfmE6LqDaeI/AAAAAAAABlM/dlMTAw3pxoU/s1600/BNS-Pi-Asa-gao.jpg

Thank you, but..

it's too bright for me (like a sky blue), if i had the money to go with Iroshizuku it would be Tsuki-yo.

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Well, uh... See you are in France.... You of all people should try the Callifolio line. The blue-blacks were really terrific performing inks and the cost for you should be spectacular because they are located in France! Let me find the reviews for you.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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ESSRI is not a mix, you can buy it here.

 

Diamine Eclipse is VERY dark. I would class it a s a black rather than a blue-black. It has a hint of purple in it's make up, especially when washed over.

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_diamine_eclipse_swatch.jpg

 

The Noodler's Cyber6 recommended is a Fountain Pen Hospital exclusive available here.

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These are small samples on the worst paper possible.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Ink_Companies/Callifolio/2014-Ink_264.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Ink_Companies/Callifolio/2014-Ink_140.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Ink_Companies/Callifolio/2014-Ink_137.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, uh... See you are in France.... You of all people should try the Callifolio line. The blue-blacks were really terrific performing inks and the cost for you should be spectacular because they are located in France! Let me find the reviews for you.

 

Defo. Amber's so right. I love their colours.

 

The only reason I've not bought any was their prohibitive postage costs.

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Check out the ink reviews. The new reviews from Visvamitra are spectacular. I was frustrated because the colors are not saturated enough for me and the website makes them look saturated. You have been warned. The performance however is excellent. So, look at Vis' reviews and not the website colors.

 

http://www.artisanpastellier.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=23_35_37

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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Here is the comparison. Vis does a lot of work to get these reviews so be sure to pop over and tell him you appreciate his work.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/278020-callifolio-line-36-inks-lartisan-pastellier/

 

http://imageshack.com/a/img674/6007/6qaqP6.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img540/5060/IZfDUb.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, uh... See you are in France.... You of all people should try the Callifolio line. The blue-blacks were really terrific performing inks and the cost for you should be spectacular because they are located in France! Let me find the reviews for you.

 

I saw but on their site you can't order if you don't spend at least 15€.. (like 3 bottles), with shipping it makes more than 20€ but i agree

that in france it is interesting, i have to see for samples and your reviews ;)

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Check out the ink reviews. The new reviews from Visvamitra are spectacular. I was frustrated because the colors are not saturated enough for me and the website makes them look saturated. You have been warned. The performance however is excellent. So, look at Vis' reviews and not the website colors.

 

http://www.artisanpastellier.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=23_35_37

 

 

These are small samples on the worst paper possible.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Ink_Companies/Callifolio/2014-Ink_264.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Ink_Companies/Callifolio/2014-Ink_140.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Ink_Companies/Callifolio/2014-Ink_137.jpg

 

 

Here is the comparison. Vis does a lot of work to get these reviews so be sure to pop over and tell him you appreciate his work.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/278020-callifolio-line-36-inks-lartisan-pastellier/

 

http://imageshack.com/a/img674/6007/6qaqP6.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img540/5060/IZfDUb.jpg

 

Thank you, i have to be sure before ordering, with the rest that makes a lot of options !

(they're beautiful, but around 20..)

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My reviews express my frustration with the web pics being so different from the reality.

 

Look for their ink pouches. That makes the ink really inexpensive.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Defo. Amber's so right. I love their colours.

 

The only reason I've not bought any was their prohibitive postage costs.

I don't know for you in the uk, but i think that ESSRI have prohibitive shipping costs (19,70£ for me! = 25€..)(samples somewhere ?)

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So, the ink pouches are 4.01 Euros for 50 ml, that seems like a stellar price. They have a huge selection.

 

Look at Vis' water resistance test.

 

Let us know what you buy.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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