I bought this ink a few weeks ago because I liked the samples I saw.
When tried with my Waterman Hemisphere, the pen is only writing well on Moleskine, otherwise it is almost unable to write, only a very few ink is flowing to the paper (Rhodia or Clairefontaine notebooks).
This afternoon, I had a try with my very smooth Binderized Pelikan M215. The writing experience is better but not as smooth as with Waterman Florida Blue.
Did I got a bad bottle ?
Or does it come from my pens ? If yes, on which pen did it work ?
For the moment I am very disappointed, and I came back to Florida blue, working perfectly.
Many thanks for your ideas, suggestions...
Full Version: Caran d'Ache Blue Night
NO PROBLEM!
(1) CdA's blue night is drier than Florida blue (at least in my pens).
(2) Maybe the pen you use it in is rather dry too.
(3) Thus, use a wetter ink in your pen and/or use a wetter pen for that ink!
Mike
(1) CdA's blue night is drier than Florida blue (at least in my pens).
(2) Maybe the pen you use it in is rather dry too.
(3) Thus, use a wetter ink in your pen and/or use a wetter pen for that ink!
Mike
Thanks.
QUOTE (lapis @ Sep 6 2008, 02:01 PM) 
NO PROBLEM!
(1) CdA's blue night is drier than Florida blue (at least in my pens).
(2) Maybe the pen you use it in is rather dry too.
(3) Thus, use a wetter ink in your pen and/or use a wetter pen for that ink!
Mike
(1) CdA's blue night is drier than Florida blue (at least in my pens).
(2) Maybe the pen you use it in is rather dry too.
(3) Thus, use a wetter ink in your pen and/or use a wetter pen for that ink!
Mike
I think Lapis is right on. Some pens and inks just don't get along well. But, you might consider that the tines of your nib might be too close together. Check out this article on John Mottishaw's site, skipping down to item #5: http://www.nibs.com/Article6SmoothingAdjusting.htm
It you can't see a sliver of light between the tines of your nib, it is going to be very, very finicky.
QUOTE (savarez @ Sep 7 2008, 08:32 AM)
I think Lapis is right on. Some pens and inks just don't get along well. But, you might consider that the tines of your nib might be too close together. Check out this article on John Mottishaw's site, skipping down to item #5: http://www.nibs.com/Article6SmoothingAdjusting.htm
It you can't see a sliver of light between the tines of your nib, it is going to be very, very finicky.
It you can't see a sliver of light between the tines of your nib, it is going to be very, very finicky.
Thank you for this interesting link.
I will try it this afternoon on my Hemisphere, the nib is not very expensive, so if I break it, it will not be a big issue.
And I won't do the same to my M215, because its nib is perfect (and more expensive).
QUOTE (cfpen @ Sep 7 2008, 02:03 AM)
QUOTE (savarez @ Sep 7 2008, 08:32 AM)
I think Lapis is right on. Some pens and inks just don't get along well. But, you might consider that the tines of your nib might be too close together. Check out this article on John Mottishaw's site, skipping down to item #5: http://www.nibs.com/Article6SmoothingAdjusting.htm
It you can't see a sliver of light between the tines of your nib, it is going to be very, very finicky.
It you can't see a sliver of light between the tines of your nib, it is going to be very, very finicky.
Thank you for this interesting link.
I will try it this afternoon on my Hemisphere, the nib is not very expensive, so if I break it, it will not be a big issue.
And I won't do the same to my M215, because its nib is perfect (and more expensive).
Just be gentle. It'll be fine!
It's done.
The Hemisphere is now able to write well with the Caran d'Ache ink (a lot better than before).
Not as smooth as the Pelikan, but quite good.
I suppose that John, Richard and a few other could do better, but I am quite satisfied with my first DIY nib work.
The Hemisphere is now able to write well with the Caran d'Ache ink (a lot better than before).
Not as smooth as the Pelikan, but quite good.
I suppose that John, Richard and a few other could do better, but I am quite satisfied with my first DIY nib work.
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