As I see a lot of green in most Noodler's blues, I was just wondering if any other companies offer a permanent blue that folks know about?
Still kind of new to all of this. Thanks to all for your help!
Full Version: Is Noodler's the only "Permanent" option?
Greetings. Time to order some ink, and I would most like a nice, easy-flowing Visconti-style true/deep blue with also all the Noodler's bullet-proof permanency. Oh, well...
As I see a lot of green in most Noodler's blues, I was just wondering if any other companies offer a permanent blue that folks know about?
Still kind of new to all of this. Thanks to all for your help!
As I see a lot of green in most Noodler's blues, I was just wondering if any other companies offer a permanent blue that folks know about?
Still kind of new to all of this. Thanks to all for your help!
QUOTE (UsFour @ Aug 25 2008, 12:23 PM) 
Greetings. Time to order some ink, and I would most like a nice, easy-flowing Visconti-style true/deep blue with also all the Noodler's bullet-proof permanency. Oh, well...
As I see a lot of green in most Noodler's blues, I was just wondering if any other companies offer a permanent blue that folks know about?
Still kind of new to all of this. Thanks to all for your help!
As I see a lot of green in most Noodler's blues, I was just wondering if any other companies offer a permanent blue that folks know about?
Still kind of new to all of this. Thanks to all for your help!
Only one I know of is Diamine Registrar's Ink -- blue-black, iron-gall ink. Goes on light blue, starts changing to dark blue and then to black in a matter of seconds and minutes.
MB/Lamy Blue Black
Rohrer & Klingner Salix and Scabiosa
Rohrer & Klingner Salix and Scabiosa
Like you, I'm dissatisfied with Noodler's permanent colors. They just don't look pure and vivid. I use Namiki Blue for my permanent needs. In my water tests, it holds up very well. Not "bulletproof," but well enough to remain completely readable after long soakings.
MB blue/black. An iron gall ink.
Isn't Parker Blue/Black permanent??
QUOTE (PenTieRun @ Aug 25 2008, 05:54 PM)
Isn't Parker Blue/Black permanent??
Took a moment and checked Greg Clark's last edition.
No, it is rated Fair for both water and light fade attributes.
QUOTE (PenTieRun @ Aug 26 2008, 01:54 AM)
Isn't Parker Blue/Black permanent??
Vintage and old formula was...
Best Regards,
Rene.
QUOTE (GNL @ Aug 25 2008, 04:31 PM)
They just don't look pure and vivid.
What do you mean?
QUOTE (xmattxyzx @ Aug 25 2008, 07:08 PM)
QUOTE (GNL @ Aug 25 2008, 04:31 PM)
They just don't look pure and vivid.
What do you mean?
For instance, Luxury Blue is a lovely color, but it's a little cloudy when it dries. Compare it to the vivid look of any number of Private Reserve blues - or, for that matter, Noodler's Blue. These are vivid colors.
If only Noodler's could make a bulletproof ink similar to Visconti Blue/PR DC Supershow Blue, I would buy gallons of it!
<<If only Noodler's could make a bulletproof ink similar to Visconti Blue/PR DC Supershow Blue, I would buy gallons of it! >>
I would as well!
As I understand it, Noodler's Blue is not bulletproof. Too bad, as I could work with that color too. I'm grading large volumes of essays these days, and I like the idea of blue vs. black, as the typed texts of student essays are already black. Once I write a comment, I would like it to remain as I wrote it -- well past the end of the term -- no fades, etc.
I've played with the idea of Luxury Blue, but that's a lot of money for a little bit of ink. Perhaps I could try mixing it a bit -- to extend the bottle some? If so -- and in the right combinations, could I still hope to avoid fading in UV, etc.?
Thanks to all for their comments so far. Looks like my dilemma is shared by some others.
I would as well!
As I understand it, Noodler's Blue is not bulletproof. Too bad, as I could work with that color too. I'm grading large volumes of essays these days, and I like the idea of blue vs. black, as the typed texts of student essays are already black. Once I write a comment, I would like it to remain as I wrote it -- well past the end of the term -- no fades, etc.
I've played with the idea of Luxury Blue, but that's a lot of money for a little bit of ink. Perhaps I could try mixing it a bit -- to extend the bottle some? If so -- and in the right combinations, could I still hope to avoid fading in UV, etc.?
Thanks to all for their comments so far. Looks like my dilemma is shared by some others.
Noodler Glacier blue which is a waterproof Swisher exclusive looks similar to Luxury blue to me on paper, and comes in a 3 oz bottle for 14 dollars so is cheaper than Luxury blue.
for mixing ideas look at this thread. I made this mix with glacier blue and luxury blue and they both looked very similar.
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=25648
for mixing ideas look at this thread. I made this mix with glacier blue and luxury blue and they both looked very similar.
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=25648
QUOTE (UsFour @ Aug 25 2008, 08:49 PM)
<<If only Noodler's could make a bulletproof ink similar to Visconti Blue/PR DC Supershow Blue, I would buy gallons of it! >>
I would as well!
As I understand it, Noodler's Blue is not bulletproof. Too bad, as I could work with that color too. I'm grading large volumes of essays these days, and I like the idea of blue vs. black, as the typed texts of student essays are already black. Once I write a comment, I would like it to remain as I wrote it -- well past the end of the term -- no fades, etc.
I've played with the idea of Luxury Blue, but that's a lot of money for a little bit of ink. Perhaps I could try mixing it a bit -- to extend the bottle some? If so -- and in the right combinations, could I still hope to avoid fading in UV, etc.?
Thanks to all for their comments so far. Looks like my dilemma is shared by some others.
I would as well!
As I understand it, Noodler's Blue is not bulletproof. Too bad, as I could work with that color too. I'm grading large volumes of essays these days, and I like the idea of blue vs. black, as the typed texts of student essays are already black. Once I write a comment, I would like it to remain as I wrote it -- well past the end of the term -- no fades, etc.
I've played with the idea of Luxury Blue, but that's a lot of money for a little bit of ink. Perhaps I could try mixing it a bit -- to extend the bottle some? If so -- and in the right combinations, could I still hope to avoid fading in UV, etc.?
Thanks to all for their comments so far. Looks like my dilemma is shared by some others.
QUOTE (UsFour @ Aug 25 2008, 08:49 PM)
I've played with the idea of Luxury Blue, but that's a lot of money for a little bit of ink. Perhaps I could try mixing it a bit -- to extend the bottle some? If so -- and in the right combinations, could I still hope to avoid fading in UV, etc.?
Get a bottle of Legal Lapis and one of Violet Vote, then mix them. You'll have a nice blue that's permanent at less price per ounce (but greater initial outlay).
QUOTE (Deirdre @ Aug 26 2008, 08:53 AM)
QUOTE (UsFour @ Aug 25 2008, 08:49 PM)
I've played with the idea of Luxury Blue, but that's a lot of money for a little bit of ink. Perhaps I could try mixing it a bit -- to extend the bottle some? If so -- and in the right combinations, could I still hope to avoid fading in UV, etc.?
Get a bottle of Legal Lapis and one of Violet Vote, then mix them. You'll have a nice blue that's permanent at less price per ounce (but greater initial outlay).
Noodler's bulletproof Aquamarine and Hellbender Red together can make a wide range of mixed colors from cyan to magenta, which includes blues. In fact, I've used them to simulate both Legal Lapis and Violet Vote, too.
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