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I'm sorry, but ... why does it matter that the ink is "made" by Noodler's, Private Reserve, Pelikan, or anyone else? From all appearances, the ink is formulated by Baer/Binder, and who mixes and bottles it in accordance with their specific instructions is irrelevant.

I don't get from what I have seen so far that these inks are formulated by Gate City. It sounds much more likely that the general characteristics were specified, samples were prepared, and they chose hues/properties they preferred. I'd say the ink manufacturer would very much be the one behind the formula if that is indeed true. I don't think the manufacturer is simply mixing.

 

Yes you are basically correct in that our manufacturer is indeed the "chemist" who chooses the dyelots,ingredients,additives etc. BUT based on what Richard and I wanted the properties of the ink to be!!

 

Hues are also critical. Our True Blue has been likened by many who have seen it to be a very close approximation of the old Parker Penman Saphire without the nasties of that ink!

 

Aw, man, you already had me sold on the ink. Now I'm going to be crazed with anticipation.

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@framebaer

 

I am searching for a new ink I can sell before courses, because some people bring completely unsuited inks for copperplate with them.

Do you think your ink is something that would work nicely, maybe for dip-pens too? Is it possible to get samples to Europe?

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I can't believe I just saw this thread. I think buying all the bottles is the only way I'm gonna get over my "Edelstein Depression." I think your colors look great, and what a pleasure to get the inks designed for all those specifications and reasonable price. Then there's the benefit of your copious testing and trials to give extra assurance. Brilliant!

 

Seriously, Richard & Jim, what a great and bold idea to come up with. I'll be ordering a pen today. The Senior Ruby/Black looks beautiful. Now I have to pick a nib.

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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With any luck, the True Blue will successfully fulfill my desire for Visconti Blue.

 

Do we have a release date yet, or are we still waiting for those dyes to finish flying about our heads in a million pieces?

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Listen, Jim and Richard: Can you hear the chants echoing from all directrions? "Want now! Want now! Want now!"

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Listen, Jim and Richard: Can you hear the chants echoing from all directrions? "Want now! Want now! Want now!"

 

We know, we know!

 

I've been in italy for the last 2 weeks ( my wife viewed the fact of our daughter studing in Siena this fall as clearly reason enough for a 2 week Italian adventure!) and so out of touch with our supplier ( i wasn't allowed to bring my laptop!).

 

I'm hoping for good news that production has started when I get back tomorrow.

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Italy! But we need you here! We have INK NEEDS and, save for shipping times, we are not accustomed to delayed gratification :gaah:

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Yeah Damn It! Quit screwing around with European vacations when you have people's pens needing ink. :roflmho:

 

PS) Have a great time!!! :thumbup:

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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that "true blue" looks like the kind of blue i like... looking forward to purchasing... the green isn't bad looking either!!

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that "true blue" looks like the kind of blue i like... looking forward to purchasing... the green isn't bad looking either!!

 

I wonder how it compares to Parker Penman Saphire.

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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that "true blue" looks like the kind of blue i like... looking forward to purchasing... the green isn't bad looking either!!

 

I wonder how it compares to Parker Penman Saphire.

 

Somewhere I read a comment, it may even have been from Richard or Jim, that the True Blue was indeed close to Penman Sapphire. I can't find the exact reference, it also could have been mentioned on richardspens.com. Only knowing Sapphire from pictures and its reputation, I'm very excited for the Everflo.

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that "true blue" looks like the kind of blue i like... looking forward to purchasing... the green isn't bad looking either!!

 

I wonder how it compares to Parker Penman Saphire.

 

Somewhere I read a comment, it may even have been from Richard or Jim, that the True Blue was indeed close to Penman Sapphire. I can't find the exact reference, it also could have been mentioned on richardspens.com. Only knowing Sapphire from pictures and its reputation, I'm very excited for the Everflo.

 

Way cool. I scored several lifetimes of Penman Saphire, and I will be sure to compare them.

With the new FPN rules, now I REALLY don't know what to put in my signature.

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Hues are also critical. Our True Blue has been likened by many who have seen it to be a very close approximation of the old Parker Penman Saphire without the nasties of that ink!

 

They're good-looking positive colours, and you have my gratitude for calling it "India Green" and not "Irish". There's enough Stage Irish on the go to sink every ship that ever fled the Famine.

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I hope "fast drying" doesn't equate to increased feathering/bleed-thru on mediocre paper.

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I hope "fast drying" doesn't equate to increased feathering/bleed-thru on mediocre paper.

 

Ink needs a clotting mechanism, like blood. Been saying that for years.

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I'm watching my Waterman Blue-Black dry to a pretty teal color. :huh: And thinking... if only this were a little blacker and bluer! :o And.. didn't dry to .. teal... :crybaby:

 

So--if Everflo Blue-Black doesn't go to teal, and has all the nifty qualities of Waterman Blue Black, I'll be buying a bottle! :thumbup:

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UPDATE:

 

Well, talked with our ink supplier yesterday, and if production finishes according to schedule, I should receive the ink on Saturday and Richardspens.com should be selling on Monday!

Sensitive Pen Restoration doesn't cost extra.

 

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UPDATE:

 

Well, talked with our ink supplier yesterday, and if production finishes according to schedule, I should receive the ink on Saturday and Richardspens.com should be selling on Monday!

 

Best of luck with the launch and may the gremlins of last minute complications overlook you entirely!

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UPDATE:

 

Well, talked with our ink supplier yesterday, and if production finishes according to schedule, I should receive the ink on Saturday and Richardspens.com should be selling on Monday!

 

<drags in the dancing bunny.... :bunny01: > Could you comment on the blue-black and what to expect from it? As mentioned earlier, I love the flow and easy-clean up properties of Waterman Blue-Black, but I wish it were a darker color and didn't dry to a tealish blue.

 

Thank you!

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