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These dang C/F pens are just so gorgeous! But I'm scared to death to use them for fear that the ink will cause the corrosion around the nib that is so prevalent. Are there any inks that might be less destructive?

 

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LOL! That should have been my first go-to answer. Thanks!

My fingers are always inky and I'm always looking for something new.  Interested in trading?  Contact me!

 

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fwiw, some of the cf’s have 9kt gold inlay, rather than gold fill...if you can find one of them corrosion won’t be a problem...

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fwiw, some of the cf’s have 9kt gold inlay, rather than gold fill...if you can find one of them corrosion won’t be a problem...

 

 

Great info! Thanks.

 

How can I tell the difference?

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Waterman or Callifolio inks are about as gentle as you get.

 

I don't know... at least three of Waterman's inks, purple, blue and blue-black, are very acidic.

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I don't know... at least three of Waterman's inks, purple, blue and blue-black, are very acidic.

Wait, what? Where are you getting that information?

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People's ink pH tests that are posted online, here on FPN and elsewhere.

 

E.g.:

 

http://www.indy-pen-dance.com/Inks-Report-on-the-pH-of-More-than-60-Inks.html

 

"Waterman Tender Purple: 2.69"

 

http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/ink/ink-and-ph-levels.htm

 

"2.7 for... Waterman Purple"

"3.0 for... Waterman Blue-Black, Waterman Blue"

 

And so on. The measurements vary a little (not surprisingly), but for those three inks they're down there within sight of undiluted white vinegar (2.4).

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