Pilot Parallel Pen Ink In Other Pens?

[alwaysmetara]

I put a cartridge of the ink that came with my Parallel pen (assuming it's the same ink as they sell separately) into my Pilot Plumix. It worked okay for a while but then I noticed that gunk kept building up around the nib and sometimes it would have trouble starting or skips.

 

I think the ink meant for the Parallel is different from normal fountain pen ink. It stains my fingers really easily, for one. However it washed out of my pen pretty easily so it probably doesn't do any permanent damage.

 

Just thought I'd share my experiences.

[Tessy Moon]

I put a cartridge of the ink that came with my Parallel pen (assuming it's the same ink as they sell separately) into my Pilot Plumix. It worked okay for a while but then I noticed that gunk kept building up around the nib and sometimes it would have trouble starting or skips.

 

I think the ink meant for the Parallel is different from normal fountain pen ink. It stains my fingers really easily, for one. However it washed out of my pen pretty easily so it probably doesn't do any permanent damage.

 

Just thought I'd share my experiences.

 

Thank you for sharing! Every experience is a valuable lesson!

[amberleadavis]

I'ved used the parallel cartridges in my Plumix(es) for months now. The only time I had any trouble was when the pen wasn't properly cleaned to begin with.

[Rach31]

I have been using the parallel cartridges in my Namiki and Pilot Falcons. I haven't experienced any ill effects. I will throw it out there that where pens are concerned, over washing/soaking feeds/sections if you switch ink brands is better than under washing.

[swanjun]

I've used a couple of these so far and haven't had any problems, necessarily, but I will say that I found them quite wet, almost like rollerball ink. That said, I think they're going to work perfectly with my EF Pilot Penmanship (bought for kanji practice) and am keen to try them in that pen.

[amberleadavis]

Well, I've inked up two and will let you know.

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016-Ink/02-February/2016-02-07_08.jpg

[amberleadavis]

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016-Ink/02-February/2016-02-07_04.jpg

[amberleadavis]

I can report, do not store the Plumix with Mixable ink cap down.

[Tessy Moon]

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016-Ink/02-February/2016-02-07_04.jpg

 

I love that purple one! Thank you for sharing!

[lgsoltek]

I can report, do not store the Plumix with Mixable ink cap down.

What will happen?

[amberleadavis]

What will happen?

It runs through the feed, stores in the cap and spills all over the desk.

[lgsoltek]

It runs through the feed, stores in the cap and spills all over the desk.

Flows that well huh?

[amberleadavis]

At least it's pretty.

[Rach31]

At least it's pretty.

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I love the violet color, it's so pretty.

[Wellsty]

I use Pilot Parallel Pen (PPP) Black ink in my “sketching” pens (Jinhao Zebra Hack and Platinum Preppy). It is great on Rhodia paper. It washes nicely when water is applied, especially compared to Waterman Intense Black (WIB). PPP Black ink washes into an even gradation with a slight blue tint. WIB sort of splits into royal blue, gray and rust, but not in a very predictable way. In the example below the top cubes are PPP Black and the bottom cubes are WIB (the scan doesn't accurately depict the rust color):

 

 

How much do I like PPP Black ink? I pop the cartridge with a paper clip, dumping the ink in a jar, rocking the ball bearing back and forth to drain as much ink as possible, and repeat…five more times. I really wish Pilot would put it in a bottle, that would save me the hassle and all that wasted plastic (or could someone recommend a bottled ink with similar properties).

 

 

Here's another sketch on Strathmore Toned Tan drawn with PPP 1.5 and a waterbrush. The white ink is Radiograph Universal in a Pentel Aquash.

 

The ink works pretty well in the Jinhao Hack. When sketching quickly it rarely skips (unlike the Platinum Preppy 03). But it does have trouble flexing reliably, if I twist the converter I can get at least two good flex strokes before it railroads. The ink works ok in the Platinum Preppy if I draw slowly. I guess if I want a reliable Zebra flex pen I'll have to get a Desiderata or figure out how to add an overfeed to the Jinhao.

 

Overall I love the ink and haven't had any clogging issues, although with the Jinhao I do rub the mouth of the converter with the tinyest drop of dish detergent to help the flow.

[amberleadavis]

WOW great stuff!

[shaunakde]

The blue black ink is very saturated and had dried in the barrel making the converter not go all the way in. A cleaning quickly solved the issue.

 

I enjoyed using the blue black and sepia ink. Also the ball in the cart makes it so the flow is really good.

 

Sometimes I dilute the ink with a couple of drops of water. Especially the blue black one.

Edited October 14, 2016 by shaunakde

[konradwhite]

I'm thinking about put Parallel's cartridge into my Capless

[Anoopy]

A little late to this discussion but wanted to share my thoughts. Pen used : Jinhao x159 <F> nib that writes like a Medium. 

• The cartridge opens as shown in the image and one of the reasons why it may not be recommended to fit into any fountain pen as other cartridges have a soft plastic layer which punctures. 
• There is a steel ball bearing inside the cartridge to break the surface tension of the ink. 
• I used a normal syringe (broke the sharp tip to make it a blunt one, yet will recommend to use it with caution), to fill the convertor of my Jinhao x159. 
• Writing sample: the ink is quite wet and flows well. But i noticed some feathering on an 80gsm paper and a lot of feathering and bleeding on a cheap paper notepad. The standard pilot fountain pen ink doesnt feather nor bleed on the same papers. 
• I should try this on a EF nib and try. 
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Edited February 17, 2023 by Anoopy

[LizEF]

5 hours ago, Anoopy said:

But i noticed some feathering on an 80gsm paper and a lot of feathering and bleeding on a cheap paper notepad.

You should be able to dilute with water without significantly altering properties, and that will reduce the feathering.  In my experience (with Sepia, but still), lubrication will still be good, flow not as wet, but still good, and color not much lightened.  I suspect I diluted it about 1 part water to 3-5 parts ink (I just topped off my cartridge after reviewing, without bothering to measure volumes).  As always, start with less water and increase if / as desired.