Laban pens

[Flash]

I've just brought a couple of Laban Pens - think the screw caps are great.

What do you think is the best ink for these pens?

I'm looking for a rich deep blue (not blue/black), and I've currently tried Quink Blue and Diamine WES Imperial Blue (can't say that there is any difference in colour between the two)

Anyone tried Cross Blue?

Any ideas / suggestions ?

[Armchop]

 

Hi Flash,

 

I've got three Laban Mentos. Dont get a thick ink (eg such as Parker Penman Ruby). I've found as do other posts that it tens to dry and block the feeds.

Get any wet free-flowing ink methinks.

 

Armchop

[meanwhile]

WES and Quink are similar, but I'd say that WES a bit more saturated. I'm still using my first pen full and trying to work out whether I'm delighted or underwhelmed.

 

The blues most notorious for their kick are possibly Private Reserve Supershow and Tanzantite - see

 

http://www.thewritingdesk.co.uk/ink_cat/in...all&colour=blue

 

- for the little that scans are worth.

[acfrery]

I agree with armchop: my Laban Mento works better with free flowing ink. Noodler's Blue and Waterman Florida Blue are great choices.

 

Alejandro

[meanwhile]

QUOTE (Armchop @ Mar 26 2007, 07:57 PM)

Hi Flash, I've got three Laban Mentos. Dont get a thick ink (eg such as Parker Penman Ruby). I've found as do other posts that it tens to dry and block the feeds. Get any wet free-flowing ink methinks. Armchop

Well that's certainly Supershow - and Tanzanite is practically a pen laxative, although it's a blue-purple rather than a true-blue.

[GardenCity-NY]

I have the Mento in Pumpkin Seed, Medium nib. I use PR Lake Placid blue with a touch of dish detergent to keep the flow wet and smooth. I typically flush the nib every other fill. I've gone thru about 3 cycles like this and no complaints what-so-ever. I am reluctant to try the PR Burgandy Mist in this pen as I know it is indeed a thicker ink. In terms of pop, the Lake Placid is 2nd to none IMO.

 

Regards -- Joe

 

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