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Although this ink has been described as higher maintenance, I was able to fill a pen on New Years Eve and still write with it two weeks later. (Inks tend to dry out really quickly here).

 

Anyway, here is a quick review.

 

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Larger scans can be viewed here.

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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Nice review, Amberlea. This has become one of my favorite inks, and its water resistance makes it that much more useful.

 

On my monitor, your enlarged scans duplicate the color very well. When I look at the smaller scans, the color looks lighter than what I see on paper in front of me - closer to Benevolent Badger IMO.

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Nice review, Amberlea. This has become one of my favorite inks, and its water resistance makes it that much more useful.

 

On my monitor, your enlarged scans duplicate the color very well. When I look at the smaller scans, the color looks lighter than what I see on paper in front of me - closer to Benevolent Badger IMO.

 

Couldn't have done it without you!!!!!thumbup.gif

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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TBB is a long time favorite of mine. The shading is fantastic, isn't it?

 

Have you looked at the underside of the nib and feed to see if anything is accumulating there? In my experience it does require cleaning from time to time, but it's nothing you can't handle. It's not going to eat your pens.

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TBB is a long time favorite of mine. The shading is fantastic, isn't it?

 

Have you looked at the underside of the nib and feed to see if anything is accumulating there? In my experience it does require cleaning from time to time, but it's nothing you can't handle. It's not going to eat your pens.

 

I did - I'd expected some gunk. So far, so good.

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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I really liked this ink when I saw it at the Las Vegas Pen Posse #1. I called Dromgoole's to order some, but was told that it is currently not available, with no anticipated resupply.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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I called Dromgoole's to order some, but was told that it is currently not available, with no anticipated resupply.

 

Oh no! I knew I should have bought some more once I found out how much I liked it!

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Great review! I Can't wait to get a few bottles of the Dromgoole's exclusives.

 

When I called last week, they didn't have Texas Bluebonnet or Black Bat in stock. As good Texans, they may not ship to Oklahoma. . . .

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

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I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Great review! I Can't wait to get a few bottles of the Dromgoole's exclusives.

 

When I called last week, they didn't have Texas Bluebonnet or Black Bat in stock. As good Texans, they may not ship to Oklahoma. . . .

 

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

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I just wanted to mention to all interested Texans.... Dromgoole's just got a shipment of Texas bluebonnet.

i just got mine this past week.

 

but if i were you ... i'd hurry since it IS the season. LOL

just sayin

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Ok, now all I have to do is persuade my husband to drive me to Houston. Because I'm a bad driver and don't drive in any strange cities - let alone Houston traffic!

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SWEET I just sent them an email request (dromgooles@sbcglobal.net) because they don't sell the ink on their site.

 

Edit: Side note, I'm loving the flag colors on this thread. :cloud9:

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Ok, now all I have to do is persuade my husband to drive me to Houston. Because I'm a bad driver and don't drive in any strange cities - let alone Houston traffic!

 

 

Dromgoole's does ship but you are missing a real experience not going to the shop yourself. I have to laugh . Someone from Austin saying Houston traffic is bad! We have children in both cities(we live in Victoria) and it's a tossup as to which is the worst. Good luck in your trek.

Pat Barnes a.k.a. billz

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I think what we need here is a road trip..... YES .... a Dromgoole's road trip.

 

If you are in the area and you want to go.... why not all go together ?

I dont live THAT far from Houston but i would be willing to share in gas to get there.

 

I have a standard cab pick-up that only seats 2 people but if someone has a car and wants to go.... I'm game. lol

its just a question of where to meet and when to go.

 

just an idea here....but if any FPN's want to do it.... lets talk about it.

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Nice review. Especially after a couple of pop-ups of your scans. The shading is really great. Your reviews are costing me a fortune!!

 

MIke :)

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will the people who sent me an email about the road trip please send me another and tell me when you were thinking

you might like to go.

 

thanks

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Nice review. Especially after a couple of pop-ups of your scans. The shading is really great. Your reviews are costing me a fortune!!

 

MIke :)

 

It's not just my reviews....

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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Nice review. Especially after a couple of pop-ups of your scans. The shading is really great. Your reviews are costing me a fortune!!

 

MIke :)

 

It's not just my reviews....

... but... ??

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