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Usual disclaimer: Color representation unfortunately cannot always be accurate due to the use of a scanner, reproduction of the scan in various computer monitors, and variations in pen/paper characteristics. Click the image to view the scan full-size.

 

 

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Thanks for another interesting review. I have a bottle of this ink. Due to the quick drying time, it's a good ink for left-handed overwriters, like me. I understand that it was designed primarily for higher quality papers, but it also works well with Cambridge Writing Pads.

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Great review/scan -- I'd never even heard of this ink. Regarding feathering, drying time, and papers, here's what it says on the Swisher page:

 

Swisher Pens Bottled Fountain Pen Ink was developed for us by Nathan Tardif (he also makes Noodler's ink) as a quick drying ink which was intended for use on good quality paper, Vellum (Rhodia Tablets), Linen (International Paper - Beckett Cambric Writing) and many other types of paper. This has been proven to be very beneficial to left-handed writers. When tested on several popular brand of Vellum, Linen and Pure Cotton papers, our ink took approximately 14 seconds to dry to where it was "smudge" free. When tested on Cambridge writing paper, it took about 2 seconds for this ink to dry. (Drying times may vary due to humidity and type of paper used).

 

RECOMMENDED PAPER FOR OUR INKS:

Rhodia - High Grade Vellum

*Ampad - Evidence Item 20-151

Ampad - Evidence Recycled Item 534032 @ Staples

Ampad - Gold Fibre Item 20-074

International Paper - Beckett Cambric Linen Writing Paper

Clairefontaine - Pupitre Tablets

Mead - Five Star Binders

*Cambridge - Writing Pads (These pads can be found at office supply stores)

*Georgia-Pacific 92/24 (Can be found at Walmart) Ink Jet Paper

 

*Recommend these for left-handed writers as our ink dries almost instantly on these papers without much (if any) feathering when using a fine or medium nib. However, very "Wet" nibs and humidity may still cause some feathering on these papers.

 

The Yellow ink can be used to mix with the other inks to create alternate colors and also may be used to highlight.

 

If you find other papers that work well with our inks and would like to recommend them to our customers, please let us know. Thanks!

 

Just thought it might be useful to some. No mention of the smell, though. But if it's designed to dry quickly, something is evaporating quickly. Maybe that has something to do with it...?

 

Doug

 

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Thanks for adding the info, Doug!

 

I used this ink once, and what I really liked about it is the drying time (nearly instant). The only other ink that I can recall drying that quickly was Noodler's Highland's Heather -- but the flow was nearly stagnant. This one dries just as fast but flows well.

 

However, the chemical smell is a bit too strong for me -- so if anyone wants it, it's up for grabs. I filled the Danitrio Cumlaude only once, so the bottle is essentially full. I'll pay for shipping CONUS. I only ask that whomever wants it please make a donation to FPN in any amount that you think is fair (the price was $8.75/bottle, brand new).

 

Please do not send PMs. The first member to post "I Want It" in this thread, gets it.

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Thanks for adding the info, Doug!

 

I used this ink once, and what I really liked about it is the drying time (nearly instant). The only other ink that I can recall drying that quickly was Noodler's Highland's Heather -- but the flow was nearly stagnant. This one dries just as fast but flows well.

 

However, the chemical smell is a bit too strong for me -- so if anyone wants it, it's up for grabs. I filled the Danitrio Cumlaude only once, so the bottle is essentially full. I'll pay for shipping CONUS. I only ask that whomever wants it please make a donation to FPN in any amount that you think is fair (the price was $8.75/bottle, brand new).

 

Please do not send PMs. The first member to post "I Want It" in this thread, gets it.

 

I want it. Drop me a line and we'll work out the details. Thanks.

 

Inkdesigner

Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something.

 

--Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Is it waterproof?

These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.--Thomas Paine, "The American Crisis", 1776

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Hang on a minute. I'm an East Yorkshire lad, and the last time I looked the North Sea was Brown?

 

:-)

 

- Mark

Yes, but if you close your eyes at least they have remained true to the strong smell of chemicals.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of nothing at all...

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Is it waterproof?

I have this ink too, and it is not waterproof.

On a sacred quest for the perfect blue ink mixture!

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