[inkdesigner]

While browsing on Fleabay for FP related stuff, I came across a guy with the username of Greenman508. He has a 100% feedback rating with almost 6000 entries. He seems to sell quite a lot of Noodler's ink on the Bay. As a matter of fact, he was the first person I saw anywhere selling the Year of the Golden Pig ink. I see he is now selling an ink called "The Whiteness of the Whale". See this auction. In the description, it has a purported Note from the Manufacturer that say the following

"The Whiteness of the Whale" is a pH neutral/archival ink, exhibiting bulletproof durability upon cellulose paper, reflecting all of the color spectrum. It is a moderate white upon films, certain gloss/dense paper grades and photographic papers when using a wet/generous flow feed/nib setting (this is NOT an oxide based white...do NOT expect it to behave like an art store dip pen ink - it is made for fountain pens and is unlike any other white ever before made), but was particularly designed as a mixable white security ink - add to blues for a robin's egg effect, reds for a cherry effect, etc....and in addition, with enough added to a pH neutral ink it will give your personal mix preference a reflection that is distinct under any forensic lab lights/fluorescent black lighting sources - and when mixed at a consistent ratio, can help you form a personalized signature ink that is identifiable as your own as a distinct ink from all others. In addition, it will fluoresce (in response to fluorescent black lighting) bright white/electric blue on plain white papers, legal pads, etc... a more intense "liquid lightning" than previously available. Named after the mysterious descriptions by Herman Melville of the white whale...this ink inhabits both the visible and invisible spectrums of what our eyes can see. It is the only Noodler's ink with a transparent label - in order to color the artwork the same color as the ink as seen through the clear glass bottle. This ink is the brighter/more intense version of "blue ghost" - though inhabiting both the visible (reflective white light) and the invisible (bright white/electric blue when seen under fluorescent black light) light spectrums. A highly unusual specialty ink limited in production to 288 bottles worldwide (we do not have the resources to produce more than 288 one ounce bottles of this ink).

Mixing this ink should be done carefully and in small quantities to test for personal preferences. The ink is hard to make and will not be available again. If ink dries on pen parts simply rinse tip with water to re-establish flow. This ink is the result of years of research...and numerous prototype inks.

Of course, I'm intrigued, so I purchased one. Does anyone else know anything about this ink? Have you all seen it anywhere else? Is is genuine? Looking forward to all your thoughts.

Inkdesigner

[goldkiwi]

I'm also very intrigued about it! Please let us know how it performs once you have it!

[BillTheEditor]

OK, I'm a sucker. I bought a bottle too.

[Shelley]

Make sure you guys post pics once it arrives...

[NeoTiger]

Wow, sounds amazing... off to the ebay I go!

I'm working with a lot of fluorescent materials for my PhD project, so this sounds extra interesting to me.

[Nibble]

I have just ordered a bottle. I must be mad! What on earth do I need a bottle for?

Arrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggg

[Ink Stained Wretch]

While browsing on Fleabay for FP related stuff, I came across a guy with the username of Greenman508. He has a 100% feedback rating with almost 6000 entries. He seems to sell quite a lot of Noodler's ink on the Bay. As a matter of fact, he was the first person I saw anywhere selling the Year of the Golden Pig ink. I see he is now selling an ink called "The Whiteness of the Whale". See this auction. In the description, it has a purported Note from the Manufacturer that say the following

Well, we know of one person from massachusetts who has a lot of Noodler's ink. I wonder if it's that same person?

This ink is the brighter/more intense version of "blue ghost" - though inhabiting both the visible (reflective white light) and the invisible (bright white/electric blue when seen under fluorescent black light) light spectrums. A highly unusual specialty ink limited in production to 288 bottles worldwide (we do not have the resources to produce more than 288 one ounce bottles of this ink).

D'oh! And I just went for my first bottle of Blue Ghost a couple of weeks ago !

[inkdesigner]

Well, we know of one person from massachusetts who has a lot of Noodler's ink. I wonder if it's that same person?

I don't think this guy is Nathan. eBay registration for Greenman508 directly from eBay gives a different name and has hime living in a different part of MA from where I believe Nathan lives. I'm wondering if he is some relative by marraige or maybe a silent business partner of Nathan's. Hmmmmm........... Has anybody else dealt with him prior to the last day or so?

Inkdesigner

[Stylo]

Maybe he is selling direct, but incognito so as not to upset dealers.

[goldkiwi]

*sighs* I too gave into temptation... I'm a sucker for LE items

[scribbler77]

Maybe he is selling direct, but incognito so as not to upset dealers.

Greenman seems to be a dealer in pens, ink, and art supplies. He has a lot of listings for moleskin albums and such. As for inks, he seems to offer all the Noodler types, at about the same price other dealers ask. Check out his store on ebay. He sells a lot of stuff other than Noodler's ink.

[pengoddess]

The new Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale is the first ever white fountain pen ink - very nifty! Not much will be made, so grab it while you can. We'll have info on the site shortly, or feel free to email me for pricing and availability.

Best regards, Sam

[Stephen-I-am]

We'll have info on the site shortly, or feel free to email me for pricing and availability.

Best regards, Sam

Hmm. I sent off a pen to Pendemonium for servicing. Then I wrote an email asking to add some hunter green to the order. Then the news about the 'year of the golden pig' came out, and I asked them to add that too. Then just today I asked them to add a bottle of Platinum blue-black. Now this comes out.

If I ask them yet again to add this to the order, I'm sure they will think I'm looney!


Stephen

[southpaw]

I've got a bottle en route from Sam at Pendemonium (and cheaper than the 'bay). Usual disclaimer.

[Tom L]

I've reserved a bottle from Sam, which she will personally deliver to me in DC!