Have You Ever Considered . . .

[DrDebG]

 

 

 

[jmccarty3]

I'm sure it would, if I could stop buying new inks long enough to write with them!

[Sabin]

Yes.. it happened to me. So.. I didn't buy a bottle of ink in more than 2 years...Every new ink, that interest me, is just a slight different shade of what I have already...

[DrDebG]

I'm sure it would, if I could stop buying new inks long enough to write with them!

I certainly understand. I have probably bought more ink than I will use in the next 5 years.

[DrDebG]

Yes.. it happened to me. So.. I didn't buy a bottle of ink in more than 2 years...Every new ink, that interest me, is just a slight different shade of what I have already...

Hmm . . . It would save me a few dollars if I didn't buy ink for a couple of years.

[ParkerDuofold]

Hi Dr. Penfection,

 

Yes. It has happened for me, too,...

 

...the only thing is that it keeps happening.

 

Be well.

 

 

- Anthony

[ENewton]

In my case, the delight is somewhat planned. I rotate inks on a seasonal basis and look forward to seeing each set of inks come around again.

 

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[inkstainedruth]

It's occurred to me -- on more than one occasion. But then I go "Ooh, shiny...."

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[mhguda]

Actually, I spend too much time trying to "fix" inks that aren't quite up there... but it's in addition to enjoying those that are, so not a real problem.

And, what I like does seem to change a bit, so that sometimes an ink I initially do not like much, can end up in the line of favorites...

But mostly, I love mixing them, even those that I only have samples of. And, I love chasing that particular color that is so clear in my mind, and refuses to emerge in the mixing vial... Playing and writing/drawing with fountain pens has become so much more fun since I discovered playing with ink! and that I only have this place to thank for...

[DrDebG]

Hi Dr. Penfection,

 

Yes. It has happened for me, too,...

 

...the only thing is that it keeps happening.

 

Be well.

 

 

- Anthony

 

Thank you, Anthony! Actually, isn't it great that it keeps happening? I mean, there was a reason we bought all this ink, isn't there? I have cleaned some pens this afternoon, and am looking forward to inking them up with ink I haven't used in years! I am looking forward to the re-run.

[DrDebG]

In my case, the delight is somewhat planned. I rotate inks on a seasonal basis and look forward to seeing each set of inks come around again.

 

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Hmm. . . that's a great idea! I live in two different states, and always make sure that I have the same ink in each place. Maybe what I should do is leave some in Nevada and the others in Colorado, and then look forward to using those when I am in that place. Brilliant!

[DrDebG]

It's occurred to me -- on more than one occasion. But then I go "Ooh, shiny...."

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Yes, I understand that excitement. But for me it is "ooh, sheeny . . ."

[DrDebG]

Actually, I spend too much time trying to "fix" inks that aren't quite up there... but it's in addition to enjoying those that are, so not a real problem.

And, what I like does seem to change a bit, so that sometimes an ink I initially do not like much, can end up in the line of favorites...

But mostly, I love mixing them, even those that I only have samples of. And, I love chasing that particular color that is so clear in my mind, and refuses to emerge in the mixing vial... Playing and writing/drawing with fountain pens has become so much more fun since I discovered playing with ink! and that I only have this place to thank for...

 

 

That's really interesting. Truthfully, I haven't played with mixing much. I just don't seem to have the time I need to do that. For me it is "clean 'em and fill 'em". Perhaps one of these days . . .

[Erik Dalton]

Hmm . . . It would save me a few dollars if I didn't buy ink for a couple of years.

I'm on the same page Doc. No matter how much ink I buy, ultimately I end up going back to the same tried and true inks, and favorite colors. By the way I'm a big fan of De Atramentis Steel Blue, it's one of my regulars.

Recently my tastes have expanded to orange inks. That's given me an excuse to buy a bunch of samples and still get some thrills from trying new inks.

The orange ink fad aside, I'm pretty happy with my inks. I've been giving away bottles that I don't use to people I know will put them to good use.

[DrDebG]

I'm on the same page Doc. No matter how much ink I buy, ultimately I end up going back to the same tried and true inks, and favorite colors. By the way I'm a big fan of De Atramentis Steel Blue, it's one of my regulars.

Recently my tastes have expanded to orange inks. That's given me an excuse to buy a bunch of samples and still get some thrills from trying new inks.

The orange ink fad aside, I'm pretty happy with my inks. I've been giving away bottles that I don't use to people I know will put them to good use.

 

 

Yes, indeed! I understand completely! Actually, I just went through the orange fad. I tried several - and there are some very nice ones out there - but settled on Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-Yake as my main orange, and J. Herbin Orange Indien as runner up. What oranges do you like?

[ParkerDuofold]

Thank you, Anthony! Actually, isn't it great that it keeps happening? I mean, there was a reason we bought all this ink, isn't there? I have cleaned some pens this afternoon, and am looking forward to inking them up with ink I haven't used in years! I am looking forward to the re-run.

You're welcome, Deborah.

 

Yes. Across the board... with the only exception being the pens I've recently flushed will be replaced with other pens so everyone gets a chance to get their nibs dirty.

 

- Anthony

 

EDITED to correct typo.

Edited August 27, 2017 by ParkerDuofold

[Erik Dalton]

Yes, indeed! I understand completely! Actually, I just went through the orange fad. I tried several - and there are some very nice ones out there - but settled on Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-Yake as my main orange, and J. Herbin Orange Indien as runner up. What oranges do you like?

 

I've been reading all the Orange Ink discussions on here, but I've only just begun my journey into the Oranges. So far, I've tried Robert Oster Orange, and Iro, you-yake. I have a sample assortment of Orange Inks on the way from Goulet's. They should arrive any day. Most of everyone's favorites seem to be included in that.

First impression on the two I've tried so far: I love the color of the Robt Oster Orange, its more of the Orange that I initially had in mind. I know that comparing most inks to iroshizuku is unfair. But compared to the Iro, the lubrication factor is pretty low In the Oster Ink. Don't know about feathering or bleed through yet. The Iro yu-yake seems to have a faint touch of red to it, which I'm not opposed to. But like I said, I haven't a lot for comparison yet, and I'm keeping my mind open.

I like to underline with Orange, rather than use conventional highlighters. I'm thinking of replacing my orange gel pens. But the ink has to perform well on lower quality copier paper.

So, that's my quest.

[DrDebG]

I've been reading all the Orange Ink discussions on here, but I've only just begun my journey into the Oranges. So far, I've tried Robert Oster Orange, and Iro, you-yake. I have a sample assortment of Orange Inks on the way from Goulet's. They should arrive any day. Most of everyone's favorites seem to be included in that.

First impression on the two I've tried so far: I love the color of the Robt Oster Orange, its more of the Orange that I initially had in mind. I know that comparing most inks to iroshizuku is unfair. But compared to the Iro, the lubrication factor is pretty low In the Oster Ink. Don't know about feathering or bleed through yet. The Iro yu-yake seems to have a faint touch of red to it, which I'm not opposed to. But like I said, I haven't a lot for comparison yet, and I'm keeping my mind open.

I like to underline with Orange, rather than use conventional highlighters. I'm thinking of replacing my orange gel pens. But the ink has to perform well on lower quality copier paper.

So, that's my quest.

 

I use orange inks for underlining and making notations. I have found that having at least one vivid orange ink really helps. I have to say I am partial to Pilot Iro inks, and use Yu-Yake, Momiji, and Chiku-Rin for most of my annotation work. They work great!

[Erik Dalton]

I use orange inks for underlining and making notations. I have found that having at least one vivid orange ink really helps. I have to say I am partial to Pilot Iro inks, and use Yu-Yake, Momiji, and Chiku-Rin for most of my annotation work. They work great!

Wow, good to know that I'm not the only one who underlines in Orange. I have to agree with what you say about Iro inks. They flow well, give good lubrication and seem to do well on most papers. I just may end up using yu-yake, but I'm now more interested than ever to try all different orange samples that are soon to arrive.

Thanks for your input Doc. Maybe I'll do my first ink comparison/review when I'm done.

[Sailor Kenshin]

 

 

 

I WISH!

 

But I think I am getting there....and I know that it's the same with paper. I just pulled out a Hated Ink, put it in an on-the-bubble pen, and fhey are now Together Forever.

 

All this is fascinating. Thanks for the thought-provoking post!

 

(Beautiful pen/ink/hand array you've got.)

Edited August 27, 2017 by Sailor Kenshin