Plumix Eyedropper

[Stompie]

So, I got me some Baystate Blue coming in and having read about the staining etc I reckon the Plumix is cheap enough to stain, but, I do not want to syringe into the cartridge but rather fill it as an eyedropper.

 

I will use silicone but was wondering if anyone has or does use their Plumix as an eyedropper and is it okay - as in, Does it leak?

 

Thank you!

[revdrjaydwright]

Put it in your pocket for the day as an experiment and let us know how it goes.

[mhguda]

Yes, it works and does not leak. Use silicone grease on the threads. And to be on the safe side, don't store or travel nib down (long story, there's a thread of mine about this).

The one unanswered question I still have with the ED Plumix: how do I get the last bit of ink out? Temporary answer: I don't. Refill before barrel is empty. So you either do ink experiments in situ (as you said, it's an inexpensive pen), you keep using the same ink, or you throw out the last bit of ink that won't get to the feed because of the little tube that sticks into the barrel past the threads. I left it in in case I want to go back to using cartridges.

 

Let us know how it goes...

[AndyLa]

I used silicone grease to plug the end and it held up for a little, but eventual ended up leaking. Next time I'd use waterproof gorilla glue. Let us know if you have any luck!

[mhguda]

My Plumix' barrel did not have any hole in it - it just holds all the ink. If there is a question about that, it would be a good idea to test with water first!

[Stompie]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj229/Popsjill/pens/DSCN1393_zps71ca0f30.jpg

[mhguda]

Those also hold a ton of ink, don't they?! and with less of a hassle than an eyedroppered Plumix.

[Stompie]

Those also hold a ton of ink, don't they?! and with less of a hassle than an eyedroppered Plumix.

 

 

Yes they do hold a lot of ink. As for less trouble, well I don't know about that ,,,,,,,, it is an Ahab! :roflmho:

[79spitfire]

Some of the Plumix pens have a small vent hole at the end of the taper.

 

Actually, the Ahab should be a good choice, I found mine to be one ink pens anyway, once the feed and nib is adjusted for one ink they behave as expected.