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This is a very quick look at the new Noodler's Baystate Blue that was mentioned in Marketplace last week. It looked interesting so I couldn't resist ordering a bottle. A few members were asking for someone to post their impressions, so here's mine. I'm sorry it's not a complete review, but just don't have the time now. But I hope this quick side-by-side helps.

 

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c258/fredr_pics/InkComparison0001.jpg

 

Both samples were written with a Pelikan M805 with fine nib. The paper is not of the best quality and shows some feathering on this cheap paper. On a hard smooth paper such as HP 32lb, both inks have very sharp lines with little feathering.

 

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Looks very nice, indeed. I'll have to see it in person, but it seems like it could be the waterproof blue that I've been looking for.

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This bodes well, indeed. Thanks for the quick review! My Baystate Blue should arrive tomorrow.

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Can you verify its water-resistance?

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I'm shocked by how much darker the DC looks than Bay State. This is the regular DC and not DC electric, right?

 

This ink is one I'm going to have to put on my list.

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That is a very nice blue. Now I'll have to get the DC supershow to know just how blue the Noodler's is. Unfortunately my local Noodler's dealer doesn't have any of the newer inks, and I doubt they'll have this either anytime soon. :crybaby:

 

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Is the Baystate Blue a Swisher Exclusive?

 

 

Looks very very nice.

 

To my eyes it looks like Visconti blue almost.

 

Does anyone know if this Ink (Baystate) is bulletproof?

 

 

 

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Pens I got: Pelikan M200 & M605; Pilot Cavalier, Lamy Al-Star Graphite, Pelikan Pelikano Black, Pelikan Future, Hero M61, Waterman Phileas, Lamy 2000

Pens I want: Pelikan M805, Pelikan Majesty

Stuff on the way: Diamine Prussian Blue

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fsalz NOS (New Old Stock)

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Can you verify its water-resistance?

 

I have not verified the waterproof claim. It was in the description in the link that was pointed to in the Marketplace last week (Luxury Brands) as "...waterproof when dry".

 

Actually I just stepped out and ran some water over a sample I wrote last night. Water alone, will not run at all. When rubbed with wet finger there is very slight blue cast on surrounding paper, yet no smear of the writing itself. Bottom line - will not smear when wet.

 

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I'm shocked by how much darker the DC looks than Bay State. This is the regular DC and not DC electric, right?

 

This ink is one I'm going to have to put on my list.

 

 

This is the regular DC.

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I'm shocked by how much darker the DC looks than Bay State. This is the regular DC and not DC electric, right?

 

This ink is one I'm going to have to put on my list.

 

 

This is the regular DC.

 

I figured as much, but I wanted to be sure.

 

This appears to be as big a difference as when I compare my DC to my Midnight Blues side by side. This new ink of Noodler's must be quite vibrant and bright.

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Bah sorry I didn't mean feathering I meant nib creep.

 

Any nib creep with this ink?

 

 

(was really tired)

 

 

Mame

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Pens I got: Pelikan M200 & M605; Pilot Cavalier, Lamy Al-Star Graphite, Pelikan Pelikano Black, Pelikan Future, Hero M61, Waterman Phileas, Lamy 2000

Pens I want: Pelikan M805, Pelikan Majesty

Stuff on the way: Diamine Prussian Blue

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Thanks for sharing a writing sample of this hot new ink so quickly.

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You beat me to it! I just recently received this ink myself and it quickly became my favorite ink. It looks so much better in person too. I love writing in it now. (No offense to the picture taking at all either) I'll probably be purchasing another bottle soon just to have it in reserve.

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It looks so much better in person too. I love writing in it now.

How does your's differ?

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fsalz NOS (New Old Stock)

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It looks so much better in person too. I love writing in it now.

How does your's differ?

 

My scan is perhaps a touch overexposed making the whole page a little lighter. Comparing it to my original, the original is even more saturated and intense.

 

For whoever asked, there is no nib creep on my M805 fine.

 

 

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Just looks like N's regular blue to me.

but IT"S WATER-RESISTANT!!! :cloud9:

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