Is the ink waterproof? and if not could i refill it with waterproof ink and will it block the nib?
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I do calligraphy, and unfortunately, the pilot pens is not waterproof. I have googled and seen clips on YouTube about ways to substitute different inks. I really like the pilot pen because the ink is always ready to flow!! I wish that the nib was angled for optimal Calligraphy effect, though...if they market a pen like that and with waterproof ink, this will be my go-to calligraphy pen! It would be awesome.
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That's weird... hasn't happened to mine yet. I've had for about 2 months now, with semi-regular use. The nib is still working well. I think a 3-pack of nibs is avail on Amazon and inexpensive.
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I have a Waterman and use the refillable cartridges. Use Waterman ink of course and I believe I was able to get that through Amazon. This particular model was intended to be a gift but designed in the same principle. You can purchase the ready cartridges. Actually, either work and it is really up to you. I left the choice up to the recipient of my gift.
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Not waterproof; it's just regular printer paper glued to a very thin magnet sheet. You can spray or paint over the printing (after the ink has dried) with an acrylic sealer or a waterproof Mod Podge to protect your project.
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A few suggestions for your problem, Warren. Firstly, I've found that cartridges just don't work as well as bottled ink. For cleaning, remove the cartridge, insert a converter, and fill the pen with plain (preferably filtered) luke warm water from a glass and empty it out. Do this a few times until the water coming out of the pen is clear. If you don't have a converter then unscrew the nib, drop the whole assembly in the glass and rinse it in the water, changing the water until clear. I suggest cleaning the nib in this way every time you fill it.
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I have a rattling bit of metal too. I think it is on purpose so shaking the pen mixes the ink and prevents a bubble of air from keeping the ink from reaching the nib
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Until it is dry, you can dilute it with water although I don't recomend it. Once dry however, it is not washable in water or bleach as i have ruined a good shirt trying to remove the ink stain (my fault). As the title says "bulletproof" which is Noodler's permanent inks suitable for documents that need permanent inks like checks. Note, do not use in an older fountain pen but a newer one instead as the ink can be abrasive to internal components like older seals. New FP's seem fine with it.
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Noodlers is fountain pen ink, but so far, I've only tried one called bullet proof. I have it in 3 of my pens and have not had a problem. However, if you have very expensive pens, be sure to verify this for yourself in a cheaper pen. I have some terrific pens from China called the Hero - 8 horses and it was only about $7.00 free shipping. Anyway, Goulet Pens.com or something like that has everything you'd ever want to know about pens and inks if you are still in doubt. As far as the waterproof. I have to let my drawings dry really well before applying color because it does bleed. Sometimes for me, that's good because I also do ink washes and apply water on a brush right away to get that bleed. A lot of artists are recommending Noodlers Lexington Gray ink. I hope this helps.
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I like Noodler's, even though it doesn't "cure" as fast as the Fast Dry Private Reserve. I can reactivate Noodler's with a light wash and watercolor brush for a time after laying down line work. Even though it may seem dry to the touch, Noodler's can still smudge for a while. This is great if, like me, you wish to use it for quick ink washes. Not so great if you want to lay in clean color during the same sketching session, or if you want to use it for lettering and have a tendency to work with the side of your palm touching the paper. (I would imagine this would be particularly so with southpaws who must work from left to right over their freshly inked lines.) I use Noodler's in a couple of vintage fountain pens and have no problems whatsoever; it is the only ink I'm currently using in my Lamy medium nib pens.
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I have found that when using this ink on paper for stamping it is waterproof. Meaning that once it is dry, if you add other paints on top of it, it doesn't mix with the new paint.
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I have not used pen in rain, but after using the pen in general I suspect you would be much better off with a pen (cartridge/ink) designed specifically for those conditions.
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My go to ink for being "bullet proof" against water or any other mayhem is Noodler's. Noodler's 54th Massachusetts for BLUE or Noodler's Black. Hope that helps.
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It fills with either standard cartridges (long or short, both fit fine) or can use a converter (included) with your choice of bottled ink. As for which ink to use and what's best, that is widely debated and comes down to personal taste. My personal favorite is Waterman "Serenity Blue" (formerly "Florida Blue"). To me, it has the richness I'm looking for without being too dark for my taste. Most fountain pen ink is water-based and is considered "washable" - something to consider if you're writing checks with it. If you want PERMANENT ink that's wash-proof, you can get that as well. But you'll need to be especially careful not to let the ink dry inside the nib or section. No amount of soaking in water will fix it. It fills with either standard cartridges (long or short, both fit fine) or can use a converter (included) with your choice of bottled ink. As for which ink to use and what's best, that is widely debated and comes down to personal taste. My personal favorite is Waterman "Serenity Blue" (formerly "Florida Blue"). To me, it has the richness I'm looking for without being too dark for my taste. Most fountain pen ink is water-based and is considered "washable" - something to consider if you're writing checks with it. If you want PERMANENT ink... » Read More It fills with either standard cartridges (long or short, both fit fine) or can use a converter (included) with your choice of bottled ink. As for which ink to use and what's best, that is widely debated and comes down to personal taste. My personal favorite is Waterman "Serenity Blue" (formerly "Florida Blue"). To me, it has the richness I'm looking for without being too dark for my taste. Most fountain pen ink is water-based and is considered "washable" - something to consider if you're writing checks with it. If you want PERMANENT ink that's wash-proof, you can get that as well. But you'll need to be especially careful not to let the ink dry inside the nib or section. No amount of soaking in water will fix it. « Show Less
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The print will be fine but I don't believe it will be waterproof. I think the ink will run.
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Nope. There used to be a semi waterproof ink by Lamy (irongall I think), but it is not the ink that comes with it, and I am not sure it is available any longer. For waterproof needs I use Noodler's black, probably the most popular waterproof ink.
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No, it is a water based Ink. I don't think you could refill it with permanent ink either, it does not seal well enough and would dry out.
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It would make it water resistant- not waterproof. You might want to test it out on something unimportant first, to see if it runs. I also suggest that you spray lightly in several coats, and keep the nozzle of the can at least 12" away from the surface of the test print to prevent drips and runs from the spray pressure. You might also want to give the back of the print two or more coats to help prevent seepage in case it does get wet! That being said, there are photo paper out there that have a coating already on the paper that prevents water damage- last time i saw this photo paper was at Best Buy- you might want to check it out before using the spray. :)