Right Ink For A New Lawyer

[ac12]

Wow Amber, that Luxury Blue is expensive; 1oz bottle Of NLB for $13 vs. $18 for a 3oz bottle of NUGB.

Edited June 8, 2016 by ac12

[amberleadavis]

When we needed it, it was a really expensive contract so by comparison, the ink was really cheap, but it's hard to tell the difference between Lux and NUGB.

[carlos.q]

Please look into Montblanc Permanent Blue: it is waterproof, darker than Royal Blue and shades very nicely.

Edited June 9, 2016 by carlos.q

[MarcS]

noodle's legal lapis, of course!

[MKeith]

I would also recommend a look at Noodlers Legal Lapis ink from Pendemonium, if used n a C/C or piston pen.

Edited June 9, 2016 by MKeith

[setriode]

In my day I actually received a gold Parker 75. I have never used it (too precious) but should do now. That was over 30 years ago.

 

Knowing now what I do, what would I have liked to receive as a daily tool? A Pilot custom 74 and a bottle of Pilot blue-black in the large 350ml size.

Edited June 9, 2016 by setriode

[AndyYNWA]

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Sailor Sei-boku would be a delightful ink choice. Water-proof, permanent, no feathering, plays well on all paper and the color is (to me) unique, yet professional.

+1

 

It's a lovely ink!

[AAAndrew]

Lots of great suggestions! Keep them coming if you have them. I'm learning a lot myself.

[praxim]

You do not need black. Consider a very dark burgundy, green or lilac to be distinctive yet sober.

 

My actual recommendation is GvFC cobalt blue. It is semi-permanent in case that feels better, still distinctively blue without being wishy-washy.

 

Another choice might be Lamy dark lilac, a wonderful colour unable to be considered too frivolous to charge $NNN/hour.

[AndyYNWA]

De Atramentis Document Dark Blue or Document Blue could also be goods options. Very good resistance against water and fading.

 

However, they a bit boring though...

Edited June 9, 2016 by AndyYNWA

[AAAndrew]

Has anyone tried the De Atramentis Document Red? I saw Amberleadavis' review of the magenta, but there's also a Red and I can't find a review of that one. I"m thinking the red in an extra-fine nib for corrections and comments.

 

Thanks!

[AndyYNWA]

Has anyone tried the De Atramentis Document Red? I saw Amberleadavis' review of the magenta, but there's also a Red and I can't find a review of that one. I"m thinking the red in an extra-fine nib for corrections and comments.

 

Thanks!

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/294553-de-atramentis-document-ink-red/

[da vinci]

Like others I recommend conservative but stylish and importantly practical for the pen.

 

Given that your nephew is not completely into pens, and will likely to be taking lots of notes at meetings away from his desk/ in court I think a cartridge pen would be better, and the Pilot cap less whilst not to my taste is a pretty good solution.

 

I also recommend using the budget to buy 2 pens. One for the usual everyday writing with. Blue black or black ink the other with a standard red and a fine nib for mark ups. The mark up pen could certainly be cheaper than the EDC.

 

Good hunting.

[Mr. Pink]

Obvious choice:

 

One of Bookbinder's Rattler Snake Inks

[jmccarty3]

What could be more appropriate for a lawyer than P.W. Akkerman's Bekakt Haag's? Or for document markup, how about Noodler's Rattler Red Eel?

[Pravda]

Montblanc Blue Black is amazing in color and performance, but mightily stains ink windows if the fountain pen has one- beware.

 

I really wouldn't say permanence is really necessary. I am in finance and only every-when-and-so I really need to worry about the permanency of my signatures. Either that or I am very reckless, dunno.

[Bookman]

If I saw a law school graduate or newly-admitted lawyer whip a frivolous-looking pen out of his or her pocket in a job interview, that would shift the burden of proof on his or her fitness for the job. I know you didn't ask for advice on pens, AAAndrew,and I'm sure it's because you're buying the nicest black pen (not pencil-skinny) you can afford or feel is appropriate for your nephew's station. Or maybe it's a family heirloom, a vintage Waterman for instance. As to inks, I would get one each of either a medium-dark to dark blue (e.g. Visconti Blue would be as light as I would go, or better yet Private Reserve Electric DC Blue or Sailor Jentle Blue) or a bluish blue-black (e.g. Pilot Blue-Black, Platinum Blue-Black) and also a black ink (Aurora Black and J. Herbin Perle Noire are both true black and smooth).

Edited June 11, 2016 by Bookman

[AAAndrew]

I'm not sure of your definition of "frivolous" but I got him a TWSBI Classic in black for his black ink, and Burgundy for his red ink. He let me know that he doesn't particularly like blue ink, so I'm getting him some black ink, most likely Aurora black, which isn't permanent, but is a wonderfully behaved and dark ink. I'm of the opinion that big, fat pens look slightly ridiculous because I find them ridiculous to write with. Taste varies, obviously. I did nix the clear and black Mini, though it's one of my favorite pens. We'll see how he likes the slimmer Classic. If it's too small, then maybe when he passes the bar I'll get him something bigger.

 

Still thinking about a nicely-behaved red (mainly, not staining). I've yet to meet one. I really like the color of the FPN Voltaire Vermilion, but not sure how well behaved it might be in the pen.

Edited June 11, 2016 by AAAndrew

[bobje]

Pilot blue black or Montblanc permanent blue. Sheaffer red is the only red with behavior conservative enough to be recommended by Richard Binder.

[Bookman]

I'm not sure of your definition of "frivolous" but I got him a TWSBI Classic in black for his black ink, and Burgundy for his red ink. He let me know that he doesn't particularly like blue ink, so I'm getting him some black ink, most likely Aurora black, which isn't permanent, but is a wonderfully behaved and dark ink. I'm of the opinion that big, fat pens look slightly ridiculous because I find them ridiculous to write with. Taste varies, obviously. I did nix the clear and black Mini, though it's one of my favorite pens. We'll see how he likes the slimmer Classic. If it's too small, then maybe when he passes the bar I'll get him something bigger.

 

Still thinking about a nicely-behaved red (mainly, not staining). I've yet to meet one. I really like the color of the FPN Voltaire Vermilion, but not sure how well behaved it might be in the pen.

 

If I saw an orange or pink Lamy Safari or something polka-dotted from Acme, I fear the shifted burden of proof would never be overcome. For a young lawyer trying to make a reputation and wishing to be taken seriously by hiring partners and clients, many of whom are extremely old-school, I would buy a black pen. As to well-behaving reds, Sheaffer Skrip Red certainly qualifies. And I've also had good luck with Diamine Red Dragon, although it can bleed through some cheaper papers with a medium or broader nib. Good luck.