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Takehiko NOS (New Old Stock)

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I really like my BSB. Noodler's forever!

 

I will say though that the super bright blue that some people report is very dependent on what kind of light you're in. Some times I see it, some times I don't. Really warm (yellow) incandescent lights make BSB look much darker from what I've seen. And florescent lights bring out that brightness.

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Federmann Near Mint

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I would like to use this ink in my Omas Emotica (ebonite-feed), is there any risk?

And how, if I can, clean this pen to use another ink, after BSB?

 

 

Thx.

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I would like to use this ink in my Omas Emotica (ebonite-feed), is there any risk?

And how, if I can, clean this pen to use another ink, after BSB?

 

I would never put BSB in a valuable pen!

 

If you want to risk it, that's up to you.

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I'd keep BSB away from Lamy pens - they don't play well together.

 

Try an Esterbrook - cheap, replaceable, and tough - just about bulletproof, you might say :headsmack:

The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the arguments against it.

 

~ Bernard Shaw.

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Federmann Near Mint

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Hi,

 

ok.

 

I think I will start with Noodler's eel blue,

hope this colour is similar to BSB and safer...?!

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Dutchpen Vintage

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I would like to try out this ink, i've heard a lot of bad stories about this ink and i want to test it.

 

maybe i can try this ink in different brands like, waterman, parker, lamy, pelikan, montblanc, cross and review it.

 

I have never seen this ink in Holland, is it only available in th USA or internet?

 

 

Lennard

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I would like to try out this ink,...i can try this ink in different brands like, waterman, parker, lamy...

Lennard

Hello Lennard. Take a closer read about BSB's tendency to destroy Lamy pens, and reconsider.

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The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the arguments against it.

 

~ Bernard Shaw.

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Aimsport NOS (New Old Stock)

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....and even bleach hasn't helped.

 

Try sunlight or a rag moistened with rubbing alcohol to blot it up. Of course test on an inconspicuous part of the rug first.

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This is what I was fearing. Even people I met at one pen meeting some weeks ago, told me the horror stories about noodlers baystate blue. As a reminder: "do not use this ink (bay state blue) in vintage and/or expensive pens." . Better buy a more user friendly ink than having a nice pen ruined because of a bad ink.

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Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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This is what I was fearing. Even people I met at one pen meeting some weeks ago, told me the horror stories about noodlers baystate blue. As a reminder: "do not use this ink (bay state blue) in vintage and/or expensive pens." . Better buy a more user friendly ink than having a nice pen ruined because of a bad ink.

Or the OP could simply ask what experience others have had using BSB in particular pens. Most posters seem to have no problems, except perhaps staining, in most pens, regardless of age or cost. Stories are entertaining, facts are useful.

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I would like to try out this ink,...i can try this ink in different brands like, waterman, parker, lamy...

Lennard

Hello Lennard. Take a closer read about BSB's tendency to destroy Lamy pens, and reconsider.

 

Hello.

I know the risks, but the pens i want to use for this ink are pens that i use for parts only, like old damaged and incomplete pens.

i do not use expensive pens to try out this ink.

 

Lennard

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This is what I was fearing. Even people I met at one pen meeting some weeks ago, told me the horror stories about noodlers baystate blue. As a reminder: "do not use this ink (bay state blue) in vintage and/or expensive pens." . Better buy a more user friendly ink than having a nice pen ruined because of a bad ink.

 

 

now then..... how about the sentence above that is in red being on the box and bottle of BSB ? It would educate them that are not involved with this site, yes there are some, about the potential problems with this product. Easy peasy.

A wise man once said    " the best revenge is wealth "   but a wiser man answered back    " the best revenge is happiness "

 

The true definition of madness - Doing the same thing everyday and expecting different results......

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This is what I was fearing. Even people I met at one pen meeting some weeks ago, told me the horror stories about noodlers baystate blue. As a reminder: "do not use this ink (bay state blue) in vintage and/or expensive pens." . Better buy a more user friendly ink than having a nice pen ruined because of a bad ink.

 

 

now then..... how about the sentence above that is in red being on the box and bottle of BSB ? It would educate them that are not involved with this site, yes there are some, about the potential problems with this product. Easy peasy.

Not a chance. That sentence represents a conclusion reached about the use of BSB by only a certain group of people. It doesn't represent the conclusions of others or the recommendation of the manufacturer.

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"recommendation of the manufacturer" which are and displayed where? Sorry to appear pushy on this but for the sake of something which could be classed as ignorance I find it hard to accept that a product on open sale as a pen ink `may` damage or stain the implement it was sold to be used in.

 

If you used BSB as a say mouth wash and ended up with stained teeth well its your fault. Think you can guess the point I am trying to make.

 

2010 best wishes to all, even ballpen owners.

A wise man once said    " the best revenge is wealth "   but a wiser man answered back    " the best revenge is happiness "

 

The true definition of madness - Doing the same thing everyday and expecting different results......

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"recommendation of the manufacturer" which are and displayed where? Sorry to appear pushy on this but for the sake of something which could be classed as ignorance I find it hard to accept that a product on open sale as a pen ink `may` damage or stain the implement it was sold to be used in.

 

If you used BSB as a say mouth wash and ended up with stained teeth well its your fault. Think you can guess the point I am trying to make.

 

2010 best wishes to all, even ballpen owners.

The warning proposed was not about what the ink could do, but rather not to use it.

 

A warning about the possibility that INK could stain a pen would indeed be appropriate for buyers likely to use BSB as mouthwash.

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Has Nathan Tardiff weighed in on BSB's reputation or has he been able to do tests with Lamy and other pens? If so, he'd be the source to clear things up.

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Has Nathan Tardiff weighed in on BSB's reputation or has he been able to do tests with Lamy and other pens? If so, he'd be the source to clear things up.

 

i detect a small marketing flaw in your suggestion

A wise man once said    " the best revenge is wealth "   but a wiser man answered back    " the best revenge is happiness "

 

The true definition of madness - Doing the same thing everyday and expecting different results......

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