Which Ink Color For Vintage Pen, Moodwise?

[Jan2016]

Have found another interesting Topic addressing kind of the same:

 

Favorite Inks With Flexible Nibs

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/230672-favorite-inks-with-flexible-nibs/

[ENewton]

I would agree with Rohrer and Klingner Sepia or J Herbin Poussiere de Lune.

 

Robert Oster Purple Rock is a nice gray with purple undertones.

 

J Herbin Bleu Myosotis is blue but not a work-horse type blue. It is named for the forget-me-not flower and has a whispery look, with a lot of shading.

[JakobS]

Diamine Umber, KWZ Honey, Diamine Chocolate, Diamine Tyrian Purple, Diamine Violet, Diamine Orange or Autumn Oak. I am thinking of inks that I have put in my black Esterbrook Dollar and 2-L Relief that have been a nice contrast to the dark classy black you find in many vintage pens.

Edited November 1, 2016 by JakobS

[MsRedpen]

That Pelikan might go well with Diamine Sherwood green or Diamine Salamander, and Waterman with J. Herbin's Pouissiere de Lune, or Diamine Merlot.

Let us know what your choice was for the first fill - I am sure you'll keep exploring

[Jan2016]

Thanks for all the nice tips!

The Pelikan 400 arrived yesterday evening. Like the suggestions I want to try a green, and I have the KWZ Rotten Green and the Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu.

 

The Diamine Salamander also might be a good choice but I do not have it.

This morning with daylight I made the splash cards and KWZ is in my opinion the most suited. I love the sheen of Tokiwa-Matsu, but I had to admit that the KWZ was the closest match.

KWZ is on the left on the pictures.

 

Now waiting for the black Waterman....

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 2, 2016 by Jan2016

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

PPS:

 

If your vintage pens have ebonite (hard rubber) feeds+collectors - not plastic - I suggest doing any 'serious' sampling at least a day after the pen has been charged.

 

It seems to me that ebonite likes to be saturated below surface level to best handle the ink, (perhaps there is a bit of swelling or change in surface texture); and that goes double for pens with flexi nibs.

 

nuances nuances...

 

Bye,

S1

Edited November 3, 2016 by Sandy1

[Jan2016]

Sandy1, thank for the tip. Was impatience though and inked my Waterman right away with J. Herbin Lie de Thé.

 

Here it is...

 

 

 

[Tas]

LOVING the Rotten Green / Pelikan combo

Thanks for letting us know.

Have fun.

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

You're welcome!

 

The Waterman's 12 eyedropper is one of my favourite vintage pens. I like the warmth of the ebonite barrel, the 'on demand' flex of the nib, and ease of clean-up - no fancy or fragile plumbing to breach my Tedium Tolerance

> From our friends at Vintage Pens: http://www.vintagepens.com/filling_instructions_Waterman_eyedropper.shtml

 

Before I plan to write with it, I pre-soak the nib assembly in a wee vial of the intended ink.

 

Indeed, you may wish to treat your Pelikan as if it were an eyedropper. (?!?)

[As I fear staining my M400 White Tortoise, I fill it with a blunt tip syringe, then affix the pre-soaked nib assembly. Even though my M400 has a plastic feed+collector, pre-soaking ensures that it is fully flooded with ink, so one just needs to 'write-out' any excess ink.]

 

Please follow this link to learn from the renowned Richard Binder how to safely remove/affix nib assemblies : http://www.richardspens.com/?info=nibswap

 

Wheee!

 

Bye,

S1

Edited November 4, 2016 by Sandy1

[Barkingpig]

The Lie de The is a wonderful choice for that pen!