I need waterproof ink. Any suggestions? Also, can this pen be used as a dip pen? Or refilled by hand?
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No suggestions on waterproof, not sure if there is one. Not set up as a quill reservoir but refill works cleanly particularly if you refil by the screw reservoir as opposed to through the knib
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As far as ink goes, I like the Noodler's Bulletproof line of inks. It does the job very well--depending on why you need the waterproof ink, I would probably also suggest getting a smaller nib for this pen. It might help.Yes, this pen can be used as a dip pen. It can be refilled by hand, but you need to get a converter that fits it. Then you just dip it below the surface and twist on the converter and it sucks the ink up into the pen.
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Deborah; U can find waterproof ink at ur pen store or online. There is a cartridge u buy and can fill urself. All pens can be used as a dipping pen. Hope this helps.
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No suggestion for waterproof ink, but, come to think of it, I'd like to know! Any fountain pen with a clean nib _can_ be a dip pen. Lamy has it's own model of "converter" so you definitely don't need cartridges. The converters use the same screw-piston arrangement as most other brands use. Yes, you can refill by hand.
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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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Looks like everyone else answered this, but I'll give it a shot too--and I'll borrow from the directions off my box of Pilot/Namiki ink cartridges. :P So--first, unscrew the pen. Hold your pen with the nib (the tip) of the pen straight up and remove the empty cartridge (or the converter if it's still on the pen--that thing on the end that you squeeze like an eyedropper bulb). Insert the new cartridge straight into the pen without turning or twisting. Also: Be sure to hang onto that converter! At the very least, you can use that to help yourself clean out the inside of the pen between cartridges (or between ink refills in general if you use bottled inks). What you do is, fill a cup with clean, cold water. (If your tap water is drinkable, use that. If you're more worried, use bottled water. Some folks swear by distilled water, but I don't feel it's necessary.) Put the converter onto the pen and use it to suck clean water into the pen, then squeeze the converter to get the dirty inky water out. Do this several times--draw up clean water, squeeze out the dirty water--until the water comes out clear. Then dry off the nib. Personally, I like to let my pen sit nib down in a cup stuffed with a wad of paper towel to dry overnight. Anyhoo--the converter will at least help you with cleaning the pen. But the really good thing about using any fountain pen is using *bottled inks.* That's really what that converter is for! When you feel ready to try out bottled inks, you'll really be needing that converter. So in the meanwhile, be sure to hold onto it and don't lose it. Yeah...you could always buy another one if you do, but why should you if you've already got one, right? Good luck and happy writing :)
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Yes, the pen works great; I proved it by writing "don't know till try" on the rite in rain paper under a full stream of running tap water. The ink did not erase, run or smear when trying to rub it off.
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No, this ink is aqueous ink meaning it is water based ink. It will be water resistant to a small degree but is not waterproof by any means, for that you would need a solvent printer with solvent ink also referred to as "eco-solvent ink". Solvent ink is chemically different and is oil based, it is used mostly in sign/vinyl printing.
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with this product, I would suggest no as the ink can be 'leaky" it's quite moist. it really needs paper in order for it not to bleed. just my thoughts.
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Hi David, I recommend Pelikan 4001 Ink, which comes in a variety of colors. I've used their "Royal Blue" in this exact pen and had great results. It dries fast and doesn't blob or clog and I've used it on a variety of paper surfaces and textures. I got mine from Amazon seller " Pen Boutique Ltd."
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I use this primarily for dip pen writing, but have used it in my fountain pens. It is a rather thick ink and has clogged a pen before, but I had left in in and stored it upside down. With a few good shakes it will generally come loose. As for dryness, it dries fairly quickly. But like all inks, you must be careful. But even when I get globs of it from dip pen screw ups, I can accidentally touch it with no smears or accidents.
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HI Warren,I own two of these pens and I have not had any issues with them drying out. What I suggest you do is dip the tip in some water and see if the ink will start flowing again. I'm not sure if the climate you live in might also be affecting your pen. I live in Hawaii so the humidity is consistent year round. I hope this helps.
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The ink I received was not waterproof. The informative flyer that came with it said that the company does make a waterproof ink, but you have to buy it separately.
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I refill the ink by using a syringe to carefully transfer ink from a bottle of ink into either the emptied cartridge or refill converter; the syringes were leftover from one of those DIY after market printer ink refill kit. Try a web search for video tutorial, for example, "how to refill fountain pen ink cartridge". Take some precaution measure against spill, like doing the refill near a sink, on a plate with paper towel on stand-by. Hope this helps.
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That seems to be the only way to do it. It come with a refillable cartridge. Be sure to get good ink. I was using Private Reserve and it was beginning to clog my pens because of the amount of dye material. Herbst and Chesterfield are very good. I write exclusively in brown.
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No the ink is not waterproof. But overall for the money it's a great pen with lots of extras and writes flawlessly. I love it.
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I've used it with Montblanc Mystery Black ink and that worked really well. I've also used Private Reserve, Noodler's, Parker Quink, and J. Herbin. They all seemed to work pretty well. The J. Herbin ink was a little too wet, the Noodler's ink (Blue) was a great ink and I enjoyed the Private Reserve and Parker ink equally as well. Lamy also makes ink. I haven't used them myself but I've heard good things about them.
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I have never tried a pencil. Regular pens will work as long as the paper doesn't get wet. If that happens, the ink will run, and count may be messed up. What I have found works best is Check Writing Ink Pens. They work really well, and you can get 8 or 9 for what you would pay for one waterproof pen. Also if the pen is dropped into the water, if doesn't hurt as badly as dropping the more expensive waterproof pen in (the voice of experience!)
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Hi Supermom: You can use this pen with the little ink cartridges made for it or you can use the refillable one that comes with it. You just hold the valve end into a bottle of ink while pulling up on the little plunger which sucks the ink into the chamber and, bingo! Insert it into the nib just like you would a prefilled cartridge. Get ink specifically for fountain pens. Other inks may clog the nib too often. If it is archival quality it will say so on the bottle. These pens are not maintenance free at all. But if you get one that flows really well, it is a joy to use. Certain people just like the scratch and flow of liquid ink vs. ball point pens. The calligraphy squared-off nib on this peb is especially fun and there aren't very many fountain pen manufacturers that make a really high end pen with a calligraphy nib. This one is not considered high end, but it is much nicer than the plastic ones. (I'm not knocking the plastic ones - I like anything with different width nibs and a good flow!) Lots of Duke owners love this pen. Mine won't flow so I'm going to try a higher quality ink to see if that helps. There are other adjustments I can try before I give up on it - it's a great looking, good-feeling pen and the nib is nice quality. TMI?
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I have tried this pen with watercolors and had no issues. I used bristol board when I did this, may want to give the ink a good amount of hours to set before testing it out. If you look in the description, it does say that the ink IS permanent and water/ fade resistant, so unless you go super crazy with the water to the point the paper is coming apart, you should be just fine :)
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Hi, it is filled with ink. you can't refill it. I tried to use it again by drilling a hole but you have to figure out how to reseal the hole well.