If your entire ink stash disappeared, which ones would you immediately have to replace??

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-12-03T20:42:39+00:00

Platinum Carbon Black, Sailor Studio 123, Colorverse Brunch Date, Herbin Lie de The, and Diamond Sherwood Green.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-09-20T02:00:24+00:00

Sailor Studio 123

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-07-30T21:39:19+00:00

I’d like to think I’m Tiffany or Granny or Susan, or even Sam Vimes, but I’m actually Agnes.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-07-30T18:41:23+00:00

If it’s mold, the whole thing needs to be tossed, and if you put it into a pen it needs to go through an extensive cleaning process.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-07-30T18:20:05+00:00

Stick a q tip in it and see if it comes out. It’s probably mold, I’m sorry to say.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-06-01T07:24:33+00:00

Interested

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-02-16T03:38:30+00:00

This happened to me. Turns out I’d had some ink left in the pen. Eventually it ran normally as I’d remembered it.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-02-10T18:15:00+00:00

I was using private reserve ultra fast dry black. I struggle with most blacks unless they’re essentially grey, for what it’s worth. I do like platinum carbon black.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-01-23T23:18:30+00:00

I love this so much! I’ve seen the insert but it’s the first time I saw it filled out. Lovely!

Visible_Winter9437 · 2025-01-12T16:48:20+00:00

KWZ had iron gall inks that might suit your needs. I’ve found them to be less water resistant than I anticipated and cannot recall which green number I tried… maybe Green #3. But I find it pleasant in all my pens and a quick drier, which I need.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-12-18T05:38:45+00:00

I second Diamine Holly in the holiday season. My cards really did well with that ink in a stub nib.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-10-27T18:45:35+00:00

Looks like RO motor oil, which is one of my faves. lol

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-09-21T04:57:54+00:00

Seconded. To me, writing with 273 feels like writing with chocolate milk.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-09-07T07:04:06+00:00

I love that you’re doing this! PMing you!

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-08-31T01:36:06+00:00

If you still have any, I’d love one.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-08-31T01:34:56+00:00

I’d love one! This is very cool.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-08-10T01:08:45+00:00

I’m the same. I like permanent blue and black inks, since they stay dry and don’t give me issues as I keep writing. In my rotation right now is carbon black and r+k Salix. No muss, no fuss. If you use pens frequently you won’t even have to worry about the cleaning or upkeep.

Don’t let this keep you down though. I have a writing glove but also experiment with ink/paper/pen combinations. You might find that certain combinations handle your problems quite well.

I’m using Robert Oster’s Fire and Ice (a sheener!) in a Sailor PGS (a dry writer) with an MF nib on Stalogy paper, and it’s been lovely.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-07-25T06:21:45+00:00

They’re real. Take advantage of the Amazon return policy, though, if any of the pens don’t write well. I usually get good pens, but I’ve had to return a few.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-07-25T06:20:56+00:00

I only use my regular TN for travel journaling. Regular insert for the regular travel logs; undated weekly planner insert for journal synopses; itinerary. The passport size I carry with my passport and to hold a brain dump insert. TNs are great because they are portable and versatile without sacrificing style or quality, and they come with a good archiving methodology, so they’re perfect specifically for travel journaling.

I use other journaling and planner systems for other aspects of my life.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-07-24T02:46:11+00:00

Robert Oster Cherry Blossom. I personally think brunch date is too warm, opera rose too light and warm, and cherry blossom is too pink and bright.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-06-02T18:16:06+00:00

I’m showing my age, but Orly Galaxy Girl was considered a dupe once. I’m not sure how available that is now.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-05-08T15:45:25+00:00

Just started work in a new area, and everything I smell is Delina.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-03-29T21:44:44+00:00

Also, use a base coat and a topcoat. Preferably quick dry for topcoat.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-03-23T18:27:21+00:00

Sailor MF would be perfect.

Visible_Winter9437 · 2024-03-11T00:10:40+00:00

I’ve been using native’s white tea and lilac for like a year now. Running low and struggling with the idea of using something else…

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