New From Noodler's Ink

[Regolf]

At the end of World War II a colonial style blue ink was made in Boston, Massachusetts. Similar to a cobalt blue - though not an acid ink, it replicated blue ink from a much earlier era. There is a bottle in the Noodler's collection of vintage inks - and the color is extremely intense.

 

"Baystate Blue" is Noodler's conventional version of the classic colonial era blue based upon how the original formulas behave upon the page and taking into account the later 1940s version color intensity....but avoiding the acidity of the earlier inks through the use of different/modern

components. It is waterproof, but not bleachproof. The label depicts two giant catfish spitting ink upon the golden dome of the Massachusetts state capitol - I leave the meaning of the art work to free interpretation (once upon a time there was a little tea

party....).

 

This ink is unique and has a different pH than other Noodler's Inks – being slightly more alkaline as indicated on the label. If you mix this ink – be careful to only mix small amounts to see how the ink behaves with other

inks. That way, little will be wasted if the mix does not turn out to be as pleasing as might be hoped. This ink was not made with mixing in mind - in fact, sometime in the future a few more inks will be introduced that are compatible with this particular family of inks for mixing purposes. The

penetration rate and dry time are classic - though should not require the use of blotting paper and pounce powders unless one requires instant dry times. It is hoped that when you place the pen to the page - this color jumps out before your eyes with that vibrancy of the rebellious inks mad

King George so vehemently disliked! - Nathan Tardif, Founder of Noodler's Ink http://www.lux-brands.com/noodlers/WhatsNew.html

Edited January 24, 2008 by Regolf

[jhazelwood]

I have been looking for a Colbalt blue, hmmm My wallet is not liking this post....

[Lloyd]

Is this Nathan's first non-pH balanced ink?

[Romeo Dog]

Quoting Abraham Lincoln: "People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like."

 

[Firefyter-Emt]

Well, I guess I have to buy this seeing as how I grew up in the Bay State myself.. Not bad for a blue either!

Edited January 24, 2008 by Firefyter-Emt

[Bart]

Finally a true blue from Noodler's -- but no mention of water resistance

[I am not a number]

And so my collection of Blue inks must grow...

[Deirdre]

And so my collection of Blue inks must grow...

Planning a tea party?

 

ETA: Hrm. Marketplace. I guess I'm going to have to find the place that actually stocks Noodler's (which means a visit to the People's Republic of Berkeley) in my area and check it out.

Edited January 24, 2008 by Deirdre

[MikeW]

Does anyone know what retailers are stocking this, especially online ones? I haven't seen it listed on the usual ones I check. Thanks.

[Rapt]

Nice looking blue, but if its not bulletproof I'm not terribly interested.

 

That feature is what makes Noodlers stand so clearly alone compared to all others. IMO

Edited January 24, 2008 by Rapt

[savarez]

Does anyone know what retailers are stocking this, especially online ones? I haven't seen it listed on the usual ones I check. Thanks.

 

I'm sure most of our favorites will have these as the new bottles fill the channel, but, I would also be interested in any sightings of these in the wild.

 

[inkdesigner]

Does anyone know what retailers are stocking this, especially online ones? I haven't seen it listed on the usual ones I check. Thanks.

 

I'm sure most of our favorites will have these as the new bottles fill the channel, but, I would also be interested in any sightings of these in the wild.

 

I have seen them in the wild on eBay. It is a retailer based in MA.

 

Inkdesigner

[Regolf]

Nice looking blue, but if its not bulletproof I'm not terribly interested.

 

That feature is what makes Noodlers stand so clearly alone compared to all others. IMO

It is waterproof, but not bleachproof.

[I am not a number]

As long as I can get my clothes made in the same colour (to avoid a repeat of the Stipula incident) I will be very happy...

[cmenice]

The seller on ebay is reputable. I have bought from him before. Good communication and fast shipping.

[MikeW]

Yes, I took the plunge and ordered a couple of bottles plus some Dragon's Napalm - oh those days of yore when I was covered in mercurochrome! Hopefully the little green men will deliver it quick!

Edited January 24, 2008 by MikeW

[HDoug]

Nice looking blue, but if its not bulletproof I'm not terribly interested.

 

That feature is what makes Noodlers stand so clearly alone compared to all others. IMO

It is waterproof, but not bleachproof.

 

Wow, that does it for me. I'm thinking a Private Reserve-like bright ink that doesn't run in high humidity. Ummm... I might wait for a review. Anyone?

 

Doug

 

[Dr.Grace]

I'm burned out from too many disappointments after buying other Noodler's blue inks to try this without seeing positive reviews. But hope springs eternal, I guess.

 

 

[Stylo]

This looks an awful lot like some of the blue samples we saw for the FPN blue :hmm1:

[Garageboy]

Whoa, that's intense, more so than Supershow Blue