Lloyd Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 What's a these, and where does one obtain such?Also one can simply remove the reservoir for a short term solution.I assume it's one of these. Oh, and .. Yes, I'm jealous. "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde Link to post Share on other sites
Karmachanic Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Thanks LLoyd. Only $202 for the lacquered version! Much more elegant than removing the reservoir. "Simplicate and add Lightness." Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 I think you still need to remove the reservoir. For $202, it elegantly tilts the bottle. I might hire a manservant for this task...or just prop it up on a book. "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde Link to post Share on other sites
mauckcg Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I think you still need to remove the reservoir. For $202, it elegantly tilts the bottle. I might hire a manservant for this task...or just prop it up on a book.That's a pretty neat little chunk of wood. Unfortunately empty Noodler's bottles are a dime a dozen so... Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) Do you need to autoclave the Noodlers bottles to remove any trace of the ink's pen-destroying capabilities? j/k I'm a Noodlers fan. Edited April 12, 2018 by Lloyd "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde Link to post Share on other sites
katerchen Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) That's a pretty neat little chunk of wood. Unfortunately empty Noodler's bottles are a dime a dozen so... Ugh, Noodler's bottles are not exactly an upgrade. They tip easily (don't ask) and once the top third is gone, unless you have nerves of steel, it's pretty hard to fill a pen without smearing ink on its side as it bangs against the small bottle opening. These on the other hand : (if you can get your hands on empty ones) : Funny thing is : lately I got bit by the dip pen bug, and those wide-top Sailor bottles (with the insert tossed out of course) will be perfect for that. Edited April 12, 2018 by katerchen Link to post Share on other sites
Mulrich Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Has anyone here tried using a Visconti inkpot to fill the Minimalistica? If it works, that would make loading it with a Sailor ink much easier. The Visconti ink pot is the only way I can use Sailor inks with most non-converter pens (for converters I just fill the converter directly). This is a real shame because I end up not using Sailor inks as often as I should because filling from their bottles is a pain. I may have to buy that fancy block of wood tartuffo shared. Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby Check Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 The NAGASAWA Penstyle Den bottle ink stage is of course beautiful and elegant. However, I use ink from a number of different sized and shaped bottles including iroshizuku some of which may have trouble fitting into the cylinder. I gathered some scrap wood and hammered two pieces of wood onto a small sheet of plywood forming a V. On the back I hammered another strip of wood to act as a foot which raised the board to an incline. Before the inspiration from this post I would just balance the edge of the bottle of ink on my cell phone or pad of paper or whatever, while I prayed and renewed my relationship to God asking that my hand did not slip while inking my pen. The potential for disaster seemed enormous, but now and then a little danger adds excitement. This system definitely takes the excitement out of filling my pen, but the sense of satisfaction and safety is wonderful. Great idea. Thanks for bringing it up. Bobby Why carry one pen when four will do! Member of the Calgary Pen Club: <A href="http://www.calgarypenclub.com/" target=_blank>http: //www.calgarypenclub.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 I have what looks like, and may be, the 40lb grip strengthener shown here. I can use it like the NAGASAWA ring, albeit less elegantly but far more frugally. "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde Link to post Share on other sites
mauckcg Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Ugh, Noodler's bottles are not exactly an upgrade. They tip easily (don't ask) and once the top third is gone, unless you have nerves of steel, it's pretty hard to fill a pen without smearing ink on its side as it bangs against the small bottle opening. These on the other hand : (if you can get your hands on empty ones) : Funny thing is : lately I got bit by the dip pen bug, and those wide-top Sailor bottles (with the insert tossed out of course) will be perfect for that.I have enough converter fillers i will be using those at some point once the level gets low enough. Link to post Share on other sites
mongrelnomad Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I assume it's one of these. Oh, and .. Yes, I'm jealous. I have one of these - it has a swivel in the base that means you can alter the angle of the bottle to get the last drop. Very useful, but you can wedge something underneath and, with quite a bit of care, get the same effect. Too many pens; too little writing. Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have one of these - it has a swivel in the base that means you can alter the angle of the bottle to get the last drop. Very useful, but you can wedge something underneath and, with quite a bit of care, get the same effect.Oooo..I wonder if Nakaya will come out with a $200 urushi coated wedge. "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde Link to post Share on other sites
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