Does the ink dry pretty fast?
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It depends on the paper you are using. I was using recycled paper and it soaks up like a sponge and smears. On regular paper it does not dry quickly.
506065
the ink is pretty good, dries reasonably quickly on typical copier paper. not quite as fast as you can write, but close. if your paper is slick, then the ink will tend to sit on top of it.
506066
I write with fountain pens all the time, and the ink from these pens dries as fast as any other fountain pen. If you rub your finger across it right away, it will smudge, but in just a few seconds the ink is dry. Of course with any ink, the nature of the paper or other medium will have s significant influence on how fast the ink drys and how well it will write.
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It depends slightly on the type of paper - it can be slow on paper with a slight gloss, but I'd say it generally dries pretty quickly, within 2-3 seconds. It certainly dries just as fast or faster than any other fountain pen.
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Yes, it does. I'm left handed and run my hand over the words right after I write them. I find that I often smear ballpoint ink because it blobs and those parts smear easily. The fountain pen ink seems to dry faster. The only exception is shiny paper. The ink does not dry quickly on shiny paper.
506069
It dries very fast. In fact you have to be very fast to smear it with your finger immediately after writing. It is smear proof within 1 second.
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Some inks will dry and clog more quickly than others, but they'll all do it eventually. If you need to store the pen be sure to wash out both the section (that holds the nib) and the converter. Bulb syringes are your best friend when cleaning. Then shake them out, let them air dry for a day or so, and store. If you still want to use it somewhat regularly and not store it, then seek out inks made by Waterman, Parker, and Sheaffer. These are old, trusted brands, and are a bit less likely to clog as quickly. They'll be easier to wash out of your pen as well. You also might seek out some "washable" inks (like Parker Quink Washable Blue), though be aware that most washable inks may fade on paper. Some inks will dry and clog more quickly than others, but they'll all do it eventually. If you need to store the pen be sure to wash out both the section (that holds the nib) and the converter. Bulb syringes are your best friend when cleaning. Then shake them out, let them air dry for a day or so, and store. If you still want to use it somewhat regularly and not store it, then seek out inks made by Waterman, Parker, and Sheaffer. These are old, trusted brands, and are a bit less likely to clog as quickly. They'll be easier to wash out of your pen as well. You also... » Read More Some inks will dry and clog more quickly than others, but they'll all do it eventually. If you need to store the pen be sure to wash out both the section (that holds the nib) and the converter. Bulb syringes are your best friend when cleaning. Then shake them out, let them air dry for a day or so, and store. If you still want to use it somewhat regularly and not store it, then seek out inks made by Waterman, Parker, and Sheaffer. These are old, trusted brands, and are a bit less likely to clog as quickly. They'll be easier to wash out of your pen as well. You also might seek out some "washable" inks (like Parker Quink Washable Blue), though be aware that most washable inks may fade on paper. « Show Less
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The ink definitely goes fast. I couldn't believe how within just a couple of days the ink would be out. So I now only use mine when needed or with crafts. But if it is worth it to be able to erase and buy the refills, it's a great pen.
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Pigment Ink does not dry on slick surfaces. It takes longer to dry on paper, making it great for heat embossing with clear EP though.
1920366
If you're asking if the ink dries out before you use it up... I don't use the ink saver mode & I don't print nearly as much as you do and I've never had the ink dry up. I don't change the ink when it says I'm running low - I wait until it tells me I'm out of that color. I only replace the color ink that has run completely out.
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If they are not unsealed they will last probably forever but after they are in the printer I am sure they tend to dry out as any liquid does when exposed to the air. So far my ink has lasted an average length of time and I am in the dry air of Tucson, AZ. Probably depends on your location to determine the speed of drying time.
480015
Interesting question. I find that after I print on the disc, it's immediately dry! But I don't trust that, so I just leave it alone for an hour or two, maybe even longer, but it seems as if it's dry right away.
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I stamped one to ck for you. The ink does not dry but then I applied embossing powder and heated it. It embossed wonderfully. It would be an extra step for you but it will be very impressive!
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I tried one on a ziplock bag and then let it dry, and yes the ink stayed. However if you are talking about a hard piece of plastic I am not quite sure that it would dry on that. Hope this helped!
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Probably a good question for Sophia Global. However, I have some unopened waiting to use, and the ink is still quite 'fluid'. Hope this helps.
1007538
Not if you allow sufficient time for the ink to dry. That would be the same with any brand of ink jet printer
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Yes! (just tested), even though is is not 100% (smooth/shiny). To test it I grabbed some regular printing paper an wrote with pen/pencil and the very small (almost unnoticeable) crumbling of the surface did not pass through when writing.
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I honk it depends on the printer, I have an HP and it prints on it just fine, it does take longer to dry than on normal paper but it works. I think as long as you have a way to adjust your ink output you should be good to go. I did mine at about 80% to not overdo the ink
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Hey Caitie. I rarely use the pen so the ink hasn't dried up yet. I am sorry. Good luck and let me know if you find any replacements.
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This printer has sat for weeks at a time in my home office while I have been away. We have had no problems with ink drying out or any other issues.
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I've found that they dry pretty fast, almost instantly. It also depends on the type of paper you use. I haven't try mixing colours yet :-)
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I assume because it's fast-drying and meant for thin papers it's not the "blackest of the black", not like the black of the ink bottle. Mine was certainly NOT a light brown or anything close to that. It's a dull black for me.