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I suspect that it would be difficult to see the shimmer head-on. Dark inks with lots of contrast look much better. I don't have any oranges to try it.

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What about Lava? Didn't you do that mix?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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OH.... well, darn... maybe the next time I'm sending you a package, I can send you some Chesterfield Fire Opal (key ingredient for Fire Diamond Dolomite.)

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I wonder what it would look like to put some glitter in Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale. There would be virtually no color (but it is not really invisible like Blue Ghost) but just the glitter. I'll report what I get when I try it out. Hoping to experiment soon. Maybe in Noodler's General of the Armies.

 

I'm really enjoying using J. Herbin Rouge Hematite in a very wet clear Vac-700 with a Goulet 1.5 mm stub. The effect is stunning in my Christmas cards. Got to remember to keep shaking the pen. I can see the gold in the pen, but I try to shake it up just before I touch paper with it.

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Eschew Sesquipedalian Obfuscation

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I've been adding the pearl luster powder supplied by Amber to me and enjoying how the ink turns into what I call pixie dust ink.

 

Edited to add: only using Noodlers Ahab pens because they can be taken apart to clean. They are working just fine.

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Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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I wonder what it would look like to put some glitter in Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale. There would be virtually no color (but it is not really invisible like Blue Ghost) but just the glitter. I'll report what I get when I try it out. Hoping to experiment soon. Maybe in Noodler's General of the Armies.

 

I'm really enjoying using J. Herbin Rouge Hematite in a very wet clear Vac-700 with a Goulet 1.5 mm stub. The effect is stunning in my Christmas cards. Got to remember to keep shaking the pen. I can see the gold in the pen, but I try to shake it up just before I touch paper with it.

 

WotW would be interesting. I used my KP mix today in a letter after over a month of sitting. I forgot I had to shake it so often.

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I've been adding the pearl luster powder supplied by Amber to me and enjoying how the ink turns into what I call pixie dust ink.

 

Edited to add: only using Noodlers Ahab pens because they can be taken apart to clean. They are working just fine.

 

I would've guessed minion dust. Or worm dirt. :lol:

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Steve, That's funny.

 

Sinistral1, I am so pleased you like it! I would not have have thought of trying this ... we shall have to consider these members for inKclusion in SuperPinks.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I like Minion Magic - I was promoted from worm a long time ago and haven't created worm dirt in ages.

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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After reading through this thread, with my hands all covered with Icelandic Mint, the only words I can think of are "Where's the nearest place that might have luster dust...?" and "oh gods I'm in trouble." As if having inky desires wasn't enough, now I get (have) to have SHINY inky desires TOO?!? :yikes:

 

Seriously, though, thanks for taking the plunge, ScubaSteve et al!

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Be sure to post your own ink-speriments/ventures. :D

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According to Amber, she bought the pearl luster powder in the cake decorating section of a dollar store.

 

Update: When refilling with more pixie ink yesterday, I found clumps of goo in the bottom of the vial I used for mixing. Good thing I'm using a disposable pen that can be disassembled for cleaning.

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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According to Amber, she bought the pearl luster powder in the cake decorating section of a dollar store.

 

Update: When refilling with more pixie ink yesterday, I found clumps of goo in the bottom of the vial I used for mixing. Good thing I'm using a disposable pen that can be disassembled for cleaning.

 

Oh no!! ScubaSteve, Amberleadavis, have you guys been having this issue too? Sinistral, is your Ahab okay?

Girl Sam

(It used to be Sammi with a heart drawn over the I, but I stopped because absolutely everyone was doing it)

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No issues for me. I used the Konrad a few days ago and it was just fine. I filled it the same day I posted pictures of the Kon-Peki/gold mix. Sample vials don't show any SITB either.

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Both my Ahabs are still writing just fine after over a week with their pixie dust inks in them.

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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I've been busy working so I haven't had any dust ups ... except for the legal kind.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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