Mixing Sailor Inks

[Namo]

Hi fellows FPNers!

 

I recently cleaned my favorite writer, a ASA Nauka with a Waterman Super Six OBB nib, successfully fitted in a JoWo sleeve. The worked like a charm for months. After the cleaning, though, the ink won't flow anymore. I've been using a mix of Sailor Jentle blue and Sailor Jentle black. Is it possible that such a mix produces some closing in the feed?

 

Thanks!

[Chrissy]

I doubt if that mixture could cause any potential problem at all. Sadly, I'm not familiar with your pen, but is it possible that there might be something blocking the feed channel? I would take it apart and clean it again

[Erik Dalton]

I once took sailor blue-black and tried to make more blue by adding sailor blue. The ink color turned out ok, but over a couple months I noticed some sediment in the bottom. Luckily I caught it before it got into any of my pens.

To answer your question, yes it could effect ink flow.

[Namo]

Thank you both for your quick answers. I think I found the problem: somehow some paper particles seemed to have found their way to the feed. The pen seems ok now.

 

But I will be careful with the mix and check the pen regularly

 

 

Thanks again!

[Erik Dalton]

Your findings reminded me of the time I found a tiny piece of paper towel in side of one of my piston pens. My fault for being so meticulous about cleaning, that I sometimes over do it...lol..

[VivienR]

Doubt that Sailor mixed with another Sailor would result something that could result sediment. Once mixed Sailor Blue Shigure with Diamine Claret and it was a safe mix even after a month.

Edited December 3, 2016 by VivienR