Eel ?

[UDog]

What exactly is the "Eel" component in Noodler's inks so designated?

[Sasha Royale]

Noodler's designates as "Eel" the inks that have lubricating properties. The lubricating

property benefits piston mechanisms. Some report that it also benefits the glide of a

nib across the paper.

 

I have not read any negative results of the "Eel" property. Perhaps, they are slower to dry.

[blopplop]

I have or have used all of them (I think), and I like the lubricating quality. They're wet, vibrant colors for the most part but do take a little while to dry. That doesn't bother me that bad.

 

Dave

[SeeksAdvice]

If I had to hazard a guess, glycerin. Noodler's "eel" inks, made with 100% pure fresh squeezed eel juice. I only have the Blue and Polar Blue. It's okay, works okay in ink refillable RB's. I wouldn't say that it's any better to write with than Iroshizuku, Sailor, or MB inks (non-permanent models). Polar Blue is a real bear to deal with in pens at times.

[bone215]

I like them.

[benay148]

I have a bottle of eel turqoise. Its an okay ink, the dry times are very long. I had several minutes on tomoe river

[UDog]

I was interested in learning what the actual lubricant is and why is it named Eel?.

[musicman123]

I was interested in learning what the actual lubricant is and why is it named Eel?.

I believe the lubricant would be glycerin though I can not be 100% certain. It Is called "Eel" because eels are slippey when wet. Just like department store floors. Nathan would name inks "Department Store Floor" though.

[jmccarty3]

I've been using Eel Black quite a bit in a Pelikan M800--works very well with this piston filler, and the ink is well behaved. Haven't noticed any increase in drying time on ordinary paper.

[UDog]

Thanks everyone for your posts.

[JimCouch]

I have used the Eel blue. It's a fine ink, but I don't think it really does anything as far as lubricating the Piston. I certainly don't perceive any difference during or after use.