Slot Shot Glass Pen Filler...

[two2tone]

I was in my local liquor store picking up a bottle of dinner wine, saw these "slot shots" and had an fountain pen epiphany. I have been looking for a simple cheap container to fill my pens when the ink is close to the end of the bottle. These shots are typically sold at the check out register along with the other mini bottles. The one I bought was half Baileys and half cream. Warning! Don't drink this stuff -- it's down right nasty.

 

It was just the size and shape of the plastic slot shot glass that caught my attention. I poured out the nasty stuff and gave it a good cleaning. It's divided into two sides with a semi-spiral divider. Each side holds just the right amount of ink and is perfectly sized for a nib and section. Since it does not come with a cap, you can't store ink in it, but it's a great, easy and inexpensive way to use up that last little bit of ink at the end of a bottle.

 

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[AAAndrew]

Interesting! I'll take a look next time I'm at the liquor store. (Come to think of it, I'm low on my Irish whisky)

 

I like the ink sample vials for the same purpose, but they are so precarious that I built a small Lego holder for them. The vials I have fit into a 2x2 opening pretty perfectly.

[cabbie]

I purchased a shot glass at a restaurant supply with a very cone shaped interior. I originally bought it to use with a dip pen because it had a heavy base to prevent tipping and the shape allowed me to use most of the ink in it.

 

i now use it to soak small parts while cleaning my fountain pens-especially good for feeds and very small nibs like Parker 45s. The cone shape is helpful when removing the part from the glass.