Sailor ink and vintage pens

[Jimmy]

I was wondering about the use of Sailor ink in a 1930 vintage pen. I usually fill these old pens with classic inks like Waterman, Herbin or Diamine, but I would like to use a brown one in this pen, and I don't like very much Havana. Sailor red-brown would also match better the pen's color, it is also the only brown that I currently have under the hand. Sailor have neutral or slightly alkalin pH, should be safe here, but what about the dyes ? So, Sailor or a safe classic ink instead ?

 

Advices welcome, thank you.

 

Jimmy

[Rena]

I don't know, Jimmy. But I am using Sailor Red-Brown in a 1940s Brown Moire Skyline because the color is great with the pen and I like the shading the nib and ink produce. So far no problems. I decided to risk it and just replace the sac earlier if need be.

[donwinn]

I am using Sailor Jentle Black in a 47 P 51 Vac with no ill effects.

 

Donnie

[tknechtel]

I like Diamine's Sepia ink much better than Waterman Havana, if you're looking for a brown.

[Jimmy]

It's not the problem of the color's choice, in browns, I only have Havana and Sailor red-brown right now, and I am too lazy to order another ink ! I have too much bottles sleeping on the shelves ! I guess it won't hurt if I give a quick try to the Sailor. I am just sometimes a bit afraid with these inks. Thanks to all.