An Interesting Ink For Use On Blue Paper?

[The Kid Line]

+1. It's not an obvious choice, but I received a letter with brown on blue once, and it looked great! Another unexpected choice that looks great would be grey ink.

 

Ryan.

 

Grey was a colour that I was thinking as well. Glad to see I'm not totally crazy.

Edited June 27, 2010 by The Kid Line

[notebookeresq]

If you want your wife to like the bottle as much as the ink and money is no object, try an ink from Iroshizuku.

[rogerb]

If you want your wife to like the bottle as much as the ink and money is no object, try an ink from Iroshizuku.

 

Yes, indeed....in one of those bottles, the colour would probably be less important to her!

[The Kid Line]

If you want your wife to like the bottle as much as the ink and money is no object, try an ink from Iroshizuku.

 

Those inks are amazing, with lovely bottles to match.

 

I will have to see if my local fp dealer carries this ink. The suggestions for dark brown have me truly intrigued, so thank you one and all for those.

 

I have recently placed my order with Smythson, and after talking with their head of Customer Service, they have agreed to throw in a few extra pieces of paper for me to test inks out on. Once those arrive and I conduct my tests, I will be sure to post the results for all.

[The Kid Line]

The paper arrived in the mail today from Smythson.

 

Let the ink search commence!

[jbb]

The paper arrived in the mail today from Smythson.

 

Let the ink search commence!

Would it work to send out small pieces of your paper for other FPN members with lovely inks to try for you and then mail back.... so you don't have to buy all the different inks yourself?

Edited July 8, 2010 by jbb

[StyloBug33]

The paper arrived in the mail today from Smythson.

 

Let the ink search commence!

Would it work to send out small pieces of your paper for other FPN members with lovely inks to try for you and then mail back.... so you don't have to buy all the different inks yourself?

 

That is a cool idea.

[indigirl]

The paper arrived in the mail today from Smythson.

 

Let the ink search commence!

Would it work to send out small pieces of your paper for other FPN members with lovely inks to try for you and then mail back.... so you don't have to buy all the different inks yourself?

 

That is a cool idea.

 

This sounds fun! I would participate. Unless, of course, you want an excuse to buy a lot of new inks :roflmho: ...in which case, forget I said anything :ph34r:

[The Kid Line]

Would it work to send out small pieces of your paper for other FPN members with lovely inks to try for you and then mail back.... so you don't have to buy all the different inks yourself?

 

Yes!

 

I think I might be able to get about 16 pieces to send out.

 

Would anyone be interested in helping out?

[welfvet]

The UK is a fair way away but I have (Erhem) inks in my position, so would be happy to help out if you have the time for some transatlantic transfers!

[The Kid Line]

The UK is a fair way away but I have (Erhem) inks in my position, so would be happy to help out if you have the time for some transatlantic transfers!

 

My anniversary is October 10, so as long as I have everything together by the beginning of October so I won't have any last minute scrambling, I'll be happy.

 

In other words, I've got time for a shipment to the UK.

[Sandy1]

Hello,

 

For years I used the ELCO AIrmail Blue paper, and used the two approaches below.

 

I see either a fully saturated blue, such as the Private Reserve 'American Blue', which can be diluted to about 70% without a performance problem. It has enough 'zip' to raise itself from the paper.

 

OR

 

Using an ink with lower saturation will allow a lot of the paper's colour to come through. If one takes that approach, then I would suggest Herbin's 'Larmes de Cassis'.

 

Bye,

S1

[jbb]

Here are some ink samples on the paper. I'll also mail the original so you can see it up close as my photo doesn't portray the colors well enough. Both Levenger inks feathered. My favorite is the Waterman Havana.

 

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4827591648_31188aa207_b.jpg

Edited July 25, 2010 by jbb

[youngdanf]

Wow, jbb, fabulous work. What pen/nib did you use, and are you doing a a modified Copperplate? I've been working on copperplate myself and am looking for some variations on letters. Any suggestions?

 

And for what it's worth, the Waterman Florida looks great on that paper. The Noodlers Red Black also looks great, but I'm sure it helps to see it in person.

[jbb]

Wow, jbb, fabulous work. What pen/nib did you use, and are you doing a a modified Copperplate? I've been working on copperplate myself and am looking for some variations on letters. Any suggestions?

 

And for what it's worth, the Waterman Florida looks great on that paper. The Noodlers Red Black also looks great, but I'm sure it helps to see it in person.

 

Thank you. I used a dip pen with a Birmingham Pen Co. #225 nib. I consider my handwriting to be inspired by Spencerian writing not Copperplate. I personally like to write with firm, flexible, sharp dip nibs and recommend them.

 

Birmingham Pen Co. Dip Nibs

[The Kid Line]

Wow, jbb! That's fantastic and such beautiful handwriting.

 

As I'm sure you're aware, my handwriting is nowhere near as beautiful. . . or legible :embarrassed_smile:

 

Thank you so much!

[Instantwhip]

I have used a similar blue paper before with Classic Turquoise [Parker Quink, which I can't find any more]. Sometimes too much choice can make a problem harder!

[jbb]

Wow, jbb! That's fantastic and such beautiful handwriting.

 

As I'm sure you're aware, my handwriting is nowhere near as beautiful. . . or legible :embarrassed_smile:

 

Thank you so much!

Thank you. I mailed the original on July 26th so you should have that soon. Just wait until you see Indigirl's handwriting -- it's so beautiful.

[The Kid Line]

Thank you. I mailed the original on July 26th so you should have that soon.

 

I'm on holiday starting Tuesday, so I should have the mail waiting when I get back.

 

Just wait until you see Indigirl's handwriting -- it's so beautiful.

 

At this rate I'll be shamed into improving my own handwriting.

[rogerb]

I have just got some Smythsons Nile Blue and have found that, as with Bond Street, the dark blues and purples look best(to me), although Baystate Blue also looks very nice.

It's toss-up between BSB, Diamine Sapphire, and La Reine Mauve(this is my first choice). Aurora Black was, IMO, a bit disappointing (not 'black' enough to give contrast...boring).

 

It is very nice to write on....I had previously been sent some varied samples by Smythson .... they do make lovely paper, and give good customer service.

Edited August 4, 2010 by rogerb