Comparison - Pelikan Bl-Bk : Montblanc Midnight Blue : Lamy Bl-Bk

February 8, 2012

Hi,

This is a rather odd comparison as the Lamy BlBk is an iron-gall ink planned to be replaced by a colour-component formulation, and the Pelikan BlBk is not available to North America.^*

This Comparison includes far fewer samples than the Reviews I posted for each ink, but hopefully enough to better support the comparison process by producing new scans and having the written samples in close proximity within the same Figure.

Rather than [endlessly] describing the differences between the inks, I shall leave it to other Members to set the course for our usual constructive and convivial discussions.

So let's cut to the chase . . .

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WRITTEN SAMPLES - Moby Dick

Ruling: 8mm.

Scale: Each original ink-on-paper sample is 105x85mm.

Figure 1.

Platinum President Purist on HPJ1124.

Layout:

PBlBk MBMBl LBlBk

MBMBl LBlBk PBlBk

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Figure 2.

Waterman Carene on Rhodia.

Layout:

PBlBk MBMBl LBlBk

MBMBl LBlBk PBlBk

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OTHER STUFF

Figure 3.

Pen: Platinum President Purist.

Layout:

PBlBk MBMBl LBlBk

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* Shortly prior to writing there was some scuttlebutt that a Montreal-based vendor was selling Pelikan Bl-Bk. LINK Perhaps it is imported via stealthy ocean-going kayaks from the French-held territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon. (?)

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NUTS & BOLTS

Pens:

Platinum President Purist + 22K B nib.

Waterman Carene + 18K factory stub nib.

Papers:

HPJ1124 24 lb. Laser Copy.

Rhodia.

Images:

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, output @ 200 dpi from an Epson V600 scanner was captured in .psd format.

The scans were cobbled into composites, converted to 'web-optimised' .jpg format, then uploaded to Photo Bouquet.

Colour, conrast, etc. were not adjusted post-capture, other than dumb-down by APE6, Photo Bouquet and IP.Board s/w.

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Fine Print

The accuracy and relevance of this Comparison depends in great part upon consistency and reliability of matériel used.

Ink does not require labelling/notice to indicate (changes in) formulation, non-hazardous ingredients, batch ID, date of manufacture, etc.

As always, YMMV, not only from materials, methods, environment, etc., but also due to differences between the stuff I used, and that you may have.

Also, I entrust readers to separate opinion from fact; to evaluate inferences and conclusions as to their merit; and to be amused by whatever tickles your fancy.

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Tags: FPN Fountain Pen Ink Review Comparison Lamy Montblanc Pelikan 4001 Midnight Blue Black BlBk Bl-Bk iron-gall Sandy1 08-02-12 8 February 2012 02-08-2012

Edited February 8, 2012 by Sandy1