tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post1777554172158317913..comments2024-03-04T04:14:25.797-06:00Comments on Artists' Journal Workshop: New Link to Ink PensKate (Cathy Johnson)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-36290542117502348492011-02-06T21:28:53.231-06:002011-02-06T21:28:53.231-06:00I think the paper makes a huge difference, Liz--es...I think the paper makes a huge difference, Liz--especially how hard its surface is. Noodler's bulletproof inks are supposed to bond with the surface, but if it can't sink in, it can't bond. Today I was working with a different pen, with Platinum Carbon ink in it, it's ALWAYS worked for me. Not this time. I was using a hard surface Arches HP, and the ink just sat there, shiny and wet, for 45 minutes. It may STILL be wet!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-46405229940576572762011-02-06T19:18:42.757-06:002011-02-06T19:18:42.757-06:00I am a big time Lamy user- never had any problem i...I am a big time Lamy user- never had any problem in the 4 years I have been using them. I use the EF nib and also have a gold nib which is a little more flexible. I love using standard nibs in the calligrpahy JOY pen - such a nice lightweight and balanced pen. My nibs get a LOT of use and therefore loosen and the line gets broader over time. Using the back of the nib is a great way to get an extra fine line.<br />I also rarely have any problems with Noodlers Bulletproof black ink - maybe the smoothness of the paper might effect it?Liz Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180890583072227150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-3409481303160956042011-02-06T12:02:26.069-06:002011-02-06T12:02:26.069-06:00@theailurophile: I use Lexington gray, I like the ...@theailurophile: I use Lexington gray, I like the gray shade, plus it´s the only "kinda waterproof" fountain pen ink that I´ve tried so far, that doesn´t smudge or dissolve when I paint over it with watercolours.<br />I don´t know what the Noodler pens require yet, haven´t used them enough, but they seem a tad more sensitive than the Lamy Safaris.Nina Johanssonhttp://ninajohansson.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-46586246525259538012011-02-05T12:22:42.805-06:002011-02-05T12:22:42.805-06:00A lot of people use Noodler's Lexington Gray.....A lot of people use Noodler's Lexington Gray...I haven't tried it, though Vicky Williamson often uses it!<br /><br />Have you tried soaking your pen, nib down, in warm water for a bit? That sometimes works for mine.Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-80274016471069883462011-02-05T11:42:57.001-06:002011-02-05T11:42:57.001-06:00Can you or Nina make a suggestion about ink color?...Can you or Nina make a suggestion about ink color? I notice that Nina doesn't really use a black, black. And I see that Noodlers has gray, brown shades. What do you find useful?<br />Also I have a sad history with good pens. Leave them any length of time and they are rock hard and uncleanable. The alternative being taking it apart and cleaning after every use. BLEAH. Do these Noodler pens require all that?theailurophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291353148749332231noreply@blogger.com