Waterman Florida Blue

[Bearcat]

 

Florida Blue is my tried and true ink. Whenever I run into a fussy pen that has starting or skipping problems, I don't do any adjustments or tinkering until I ink it up with Waterman's Florida Blue. Usually that is all I need to do to cure any problems. Great ink, and cheap, too.

[tnmike1]

since the Ink Index is in suspension for awhile and I can't research this fully, wanted to ask if this ink is waterproof or rain resistant? WOuld like to use it on envelopes if possible

[Gran]

TNmike, According to the tests in the two threads I found, Florida Blue is not water resistant.

 

The Index in Scans, Comparisons and Water Tests is still there:

 

Here are the two entries in Water Tests for Florida Blue:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36936

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=33890

 

 

 

I use whatever ink I wish to. When the ink is dried, I rub a candle over the addresses on the envelopes. This works fine for me.

 

Hope this helps a bit.

Edited September 16, 2009 by Gran

[PaulK]

Nice reminder Gran, thank you for posting. I've been lucky because this color/formulation is one of my go-to inks in most of my correspondence. I've had mixed results with the permanent inks (some play well in my pens and some don't).

 

After viewing these two topics, I guess if I had to be absolutely certain that a letter makes it to recipient, I'd have to address the envelope with a rollerball or ballpoint.

 

-P

 

 

 

TNmike, According to the tests in the two threads I found, Florida Blue is not water resistant.

 

The Index in Scans, Comparisons and Water Tests is still there:

 

Here are the two entries in Water Tests for Florida Blue:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36936

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=33890

 

 

 

I use whatever ink I wish to. When the ink is dried, I rub a candle over the addresses on the envelopes. This works fine for me.

 

Hope this helps a bit.

[Gran]

Paul, thanks for the kind thoughts.

 

I've yet to have a problem with the candle method. Someone here on FPN recommended it.

Edited September 16, 2009 by Gran

[tnmike1]

thanks for the water-test post. Now WHERE on these forums did I read that Waterman's Blue Black was somewhat waterproof? Back to Noodler Navy or Aircorp Blue Black I suppose

[Anne-Sophie]

thanks for the water-test post. Now WHERE on these forums did I read that Waterman's Blue Black was somewhat waterproof? Back to Noodler Navy or Aircorp Blue Black I suppose

 

In France, a long time ago, I bought, by mistake, one pack of long cartridge in Waterman Blue Black .

 

I didn't like the color and I found out that it was not erasable.

When an ink earaser was used on top of it, it turned some shade of reddish or purpleish pink.

 

I think this is what also happens when a water test is done, the blue disappears but some residue of black stays probably mixed with a little red.

[AlejoPlay]

My favorite all around ink ever.

 

And it's relatively cheap and easy to get. And it loves every pen I put it in. My Waterman Kultur and my Rotring Core and my LAMY AL Star especially become velvety smooth with this ink. It does change color slightly depending on the pen. In the Kultur and Core it's very dark, in the Al Star, there's more Blue and in my Waterman Hemisphere it's a little bit more washed out.

[CraigR]

Like many others have said, Florida Blue is a mainstay ink for me. I use a lot of very different pens, nibs and papers. I cannot think of any times where I would not happily use this ink. Yes, the tone does vary with the nib and paper used. Part of the fun I think. Since most of my writing consists of stuff without security issues, I don't mind that it is erasable or non-permanent. I have many different bottles of ink on my shelf, but this is the one that runs empty most often. /Craig

[bphollin]

Exactly my thoughts too, Craig! I never get tired of Waterman Florida Blue and I never get tired of Wman Blue reviews. I like it more from a wet medium/broad nib, personally. Dry and thin nibs tends to make the ink look sickly or dry, at least in my experience.

[jpr]

I love this ink and use it often. However, when it dries, it becomes a pale, almost baby blue.

It looks saturated enough when writing, though. Anyone know the reason for this?

[Penman222]

I also love Waterman Florida Blue, as well as Havana Brown and South Seas Blue, and use each ink daily This is somewhat ironic, because in my pre-fountain pen days I purchased a Waterman rollerball pen and I found the Waterman roller-ball refill cartridges almost unusable.

[Annie]

I haven't read the entire thread -but- Waterman Florida Blue and Quink Blue fade and it doesn't take much time or sunlight. I stopped using these inks in the early 1990's... perhaps the formulas have improved.