JustWrite Pen Company Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Another satisfied customer here. I ordered the inks on the 17th (granted, it took a while to get posted out - 7 days, but there was a disclaimer when I went to checkout, so I wasn't too worried about it). It arrived today, and I have to say, it was quite well packaged. The pouches had been snap sealed to prevent leakages, and everything arrived intact. I can't wait to try them out, and plan on writing up a few reviews. I purchased the bright blue, green and orange. The only thing that I wanted to mention was that I no longer see the 150ml and 400ml pouches available for sale. Are they sold out, or are these options no longer available? (I haven't even used the inks yet, and I'm already thinking about how to get more someone get me some help). We discontinued the 150 and 400ml pouches because the demand was so low but now that the inks have become more well known we will try them again. Kevin WatsonBlackstone Ink :: JustWrite Pen Company, AustraliaWebsite: www.justwrite.com.au www.blackstone.inkEmail: info@justwrite.com.au Link to post Share on other sites
JustWrite Pen Company Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Please make the black more saturated or release a deeper black!Sydney customer here looking for a nice deep black! I'm currently talking to a German based OEM ink manufacturer about a Permanent Blue and Black to compliment the Toucan range and these will be much more saturated inks. I'll post here when I have news about them but it may be some time yet. But these inks won't have Toucan's low maintenance and fountain pen "friendliness". Unfortunately the more saturated an ink is (or any solution) the greater the risk of the solute (the dye in these inks) crystallizing, leading to high pen maintenance and flow problems. We've also been mixing the Toucan inks to try and make a darker black and a small amount of crimson added to the black has worked best so far. When we get time we're going to develop a mixing chart for these inks and publish some ink mixing recipes. We may even throw it open to our customers and invite submission of ink recipes in some type of competition with ink and pen giveaways for the most popular recipes. Kevin WatsonBlackstone Ink :: JustWrite Pen Company, AustraliaWebsite: www.justwrite.com.au www.blackstone.inkEmail: info@justwrite.com.au Link to post Share on other sites
Hewson Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Yep interested in 400ml of black I'll be checking regularly for availability Link to post Share on other sites
dcwaites Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm currently talking to a German based OEM ink manufacturer about a Permanent Blue and Black to compliment the Toucan range and these will be much more saturated inks. I'll post here when I have news about them but it may be some time yet. But these inks won't have Toucan's low maintenance and fountain pen "friendliness". Unfortunately the more saturated an ink is (or any solution) the greater the risk of the solute (the dye in these inks) crystallizing, leading to high pen maintenance and flow problems. We've also been mixing the Toucan inks to try and make a darker black and a small amount of crimson added to the black has worked best so far. When we get time we're going to develop a mixing chart for these inks and publish some ink mixing recipes. We may even throw it open to our customers and invite submission of ink recipes in some type of competition with ink and pen giveaways for the most popular recipes. Adding a dark red to black to darken it would make sense. Whenever I have split out the dyes of a black ink with chromatography, they usually have a red component. Meanwhile I await with bated breath your Permanent Black and Blue. “Them as can do has to do for them as can’t. And someone has to speak up for them as has no voices.” Granny Aching Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_280.jpg Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
WirlWind Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yeah, I noticed crimson really doesn't like shading at all. The blue is nice though (the royal blue, I think?) Do, or do not. There is no try - Master Yoda Dude, can you turn those drums down? We can hear them in the next street! - That one annoying neighbour Link to post Share on other sites
visvamitra Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 @AmberLea - that's pretty cool https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
h.farmawi Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 The ink stand adds to the dramatic effect........... hahaha http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5642/postcardde9.png Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 @AmberLea - that's pretty cool Thank you. I"m going to add to it as I try the samples. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I've been playing with the inks. http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_339.jpg Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
WOBentley Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Any update on a possible group buy? This post contains 100% recycled electrons http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae8/Catriker/Pen%20Pics/SmallCzarNikolai.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Dale and I won't be organizing it this time, I think Sinistral1 may be persuadable. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
h.farmawi Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I've been playing with the inks. http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_339.jpgnice, you do drawings like this when you are playing..... you can draw the Mona Lisa when you are serious ? http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5642/postcardde9.png Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 nice, you do drawings like this when you are playing..... you can draw the Mona Lisa when you are serious ? In fairness, I downloaded the outline as coloring book page and then started filling it in with the colors. Do you think I can get a paint by the numbers Mona Lisa? Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
WOBentley Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dale and I won't be organizing it this time, I think Sinistral1 may be persuadable. Well...if someone does it...I'm in!Dave This post contains 100% recycled electrons http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae8/Catriker/Pen%20Pics/SmallCzarNikolai.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
dcwaites Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) In fairness, I downloaded the outline as coloring book page and then started filling it in with the colors. Do you think I can get a paint by the numbers Mona Lisa? http://www.amazon.com/The-Mona-Lisa-Paint-By-Number-Kit/dp/B0036OR1CM In fairness, though, I think you should use your own inks... Edited April 21, 2014 by dcwaites “Them as can do has to do for them as can’t. And someone has to speak up for them as has no voices.” Granny Aching Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/The-Mona-Lisa-Paint-By-Number-Kit/dp/B0036OR1CM In fairness, though, I think you should use your own inks... That's a great find! Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
Cyber6 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Here you go Amberlea... LOL!!!!! **** BauerInks.ca ******** MORE.... Robert Oster Signature INKS ******** NICK STEWART - KWZI INKs TEST ****"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it's the illusion of knowledge." -Stephen Hawking, Link to post Share on other sites
Sinistral1 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Amberlea - before you go wild with this, take a good look at her face and the fact that she has a mustache. What would Leonardo think if his masterpiece ended up with a lime green 'stach?? Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive. Link to post Share on other sites
h.farmawi Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 In fairness, I downloaded the outline as coloring book page and then started filling it in with the colors. Do you think I can get a paint by the numbers Mona Lisa?easily ! http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5642/postcardde9.png Link to post Share on other sites
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