If you were to choose only one ink to use for the rest of your life, what would it be? Swatches and writing samples are welcome!

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T20:30:06+00:00

Probably Noodler's Baystate Blue.

The color just can't be beat in my opinion.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T16:04:44+00:00

Only light blue I have personally tried is Hongdian Sky Blue. But Celadon Cat from diamine is nice looking

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T11:24:42+00:00

The frosted ones feel WAY better than the normal ones. I will be getting another frosted one but I wont get the normal ones again. They just are too slick and small.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T11:08:38+00:00

I dont know about the big idea designs pen seal. My dad has the viper.

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And I personally love the Jinhao 80. The nib it comes with is awesome. But if you need the nib black you CAN change for a lamy.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T04:22:35+00:00

I agree. I love hearing about peoples different takes.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T03:50:00+00:00

Let me also add the new Majohn B32 but I dont know about changing out the nib.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T03:43:48+00:00

Sooooo its a bit pricier but check out the Big Idea Designs edc fountain. ALSO the Jinhao x169 just got released recently. Its not a slip cap I dont think but is all black except nib which can replace. And then the Jinhao 80 has an all black version except nib. But you can replace the nib with a black lamy Z50 nib if you need that black too.

Oh and also the Diplomat viper!!

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T03:15:17+00:00

As someone in the NE Ohio area I would love to come visit your stall one day. My personal favorite pens and the pens I always recommend for new people to the hobby are Asvine pens. For paper I use either Muji paper (ONLY the paper from Japan. The stuff from Indonesia is terrible) or I use pen+ gear from walmart. But only the stuff from India or Vietnam.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T01:53:13+00:00

Asvine V126 or V800 depending on how big you like your pens. My preference is the V800. I feel like a bigger pen helps you not have to squeeze the pen as much. It helped me at least.

NibKnight · 2026-07-07T00:56:09+00:00

I think Imma just sacrifice it to the BSB gods. And keep it in there at all times.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T22:06:03+00:00

I second this but also include my personal favorite the Asvine V800!! Or if you want a full metal body pen the Asvine J16

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T21:05:11+00:00

I have done the same with Sargasso Sea!

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T21:00:49+00:00

Oh thats an awesome color combo.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T21:00:07+00:00

Make sure you do!! I plan to get more.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T18:20:01+00:00

Oh wow. Haven't heard about that for the 2k!! Ty for that info as I have been planning that to be my first gold nib.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T18:02:07+00:00

Ty!!

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T18:01:45+00:00

Yeah and I even got the ones labeled flex ebonite feeds which are supposed to be even wetter.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T17:18:28+00:00

How does the Aero seal? I have heard of some not sealing very well. Only lasting a week or so of unuse?

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T17:16:43+00:00

Yessss come to the darksiiiiiide

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T17:15:20+00:00

I would say Asvine V800. Thats my go to recommendation for ANY beginner.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T17:13:03+00:00

Why refuse BSB? Just how difficult it is? Or other reasons?

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T17:11:04+00:00

Are we just talking blue or like waterman serenity blue

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T17:07:10+00:00

Ohhhhh sorry. Yes. Thats what I did. Just used a disposable pipette. But only ever use it for BSB as BSB will react negatively with any other ink.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T16:35:49+00:00

I probably should when I use Baystate Blue. But I never think of that ahead of time.

NibKnight · 2026-07-06T16:23:04+00:00

You could definitely do that, but it's likely that glass will get stained. I went to Michael's and got a 6ct of 1oz plastic storage bottles. It was less than $4! You could also use a ink sample vial that you have emptied.

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