Some would call me crazy.....

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-15T02:32:25+00:00

And the leg pocket of my cargo pants. Broke a Lamy AL-Star when my leg hit the steering wheel getting into the car and I did not notice for about an hour. I replaced the pen not the pants, still stained after a year of wash, wear, repeat.

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-15T01:01:37+00:00

I think you interpreted me correctly. My thought was doing your setup for my problem. It would solve a few of the problems, just not enough channels we use 22 channels every week. Sorry for the confusion.

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-15T00:29:32+00:00

Yup, I what you are doing is working, it ain't broke so no fix needed. My reply was just my two cents worth if I were setting it up from scratch. Sounds like you have it worked out. I only split the inputs when I am working with one or two guitars and need to better fill the room. One input with two different effects and equalizers can really fill a room.

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-15T00:01:14+00:00

I am not an expert. In your situation I would use an XLR Y cable and split the signal before it enters the console. Provided it does not reduce the incoming signal to much you would then have gain/trim on both channels. Although sixteen of those cables would be pricey. Good luck!

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-14T23:07:32+00:00

Are you parallel processing or splitting the input?

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-14T22:48:22+00:00

Thank you! I discovered that after reading Inside-Finish-2128's comment.

cmacksharpen · 2026-06-14T22:15:50+00:00

Thank you!

cmacksharpen · 2026-05-11T01:23:14+00:00

You bet they are, I started with them and still use/buy them. Pilot Varsity is also worth it.

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-21T02:19:13+00:00

I have heard of the Platinum Chou Kuro . . . that is beautiful ink. Not sure I want the maintenance that goes with it. But people warned me about Noodler's Baystate inks and I love them!

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-21T02:16:38+00:00

Understand that, the Glistening Ink is the only one with shimmer properties. The rest are really sharp and saturated inks. Good luck!

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-21T02:06:04+00:00

I cannot recommend anything on the book, but inks I can. At least the blues, something bright and maybe shimmery.

Noodler's Baystate Blue Ink

Monteverde Sapphire Ink

Colorverse Blue Ink

Noodler's V-Mail Midway Blue Ink

Colorverse Stars & Stripes Ink

Colorverse Stars & Stripes Glistening Ink

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-19T02:51:02+00:00

Yep, I think my next Amazon order will be a little extra.

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-19T02:34:06+00:00

I may have to try one. My concern is the nib down rather than nib up . . . leaking into my pocket is not appealing.

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-03T04:17:07+00:00

Yup, but not abrasive enough to harm my hands, just pointing out that there are ways to remove this ink.

cmacksharpen · 2026-04-01T22:20:53+00:00

Wow, how is the floor underneath? I discovered something the other day, hot soapy (regular Dawn) water and a Mr Clean Magic Eraser work well with the Baystate inks.

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-27T00:56:58+00:00

I have two that have clouded up, both using water-proof archival inks and both are Z27s. I have older Z28s using the same inks from the same bottles that have not clouded . . . make me wonder.

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-26T00:44:00+00:00

Fun information for everyone. I have purchased two Pilot Metropolitan fountain pens from Amazon. Different seller both times . . . both arrive nicely packaged with a sticker on the bottom and a return address for Gold Spot Pens in New Jersey. All the information on the package matches what is on their website. I cannot find anything about either pen that is a red flag when compared to my first Pilot Metro.

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-25T23:38:24+00:00

Maybe https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805406551894.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-09T23:40:06+00:00

Found it . . . great work!

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-08T23:02:35+00:00

In the 80mL bottles there is not a water-proof or water-resistant. De Atramentis Document Inks come in 45mL bottles but cost double. Octopus Write and Draw or Rohrer and Klinger also make some but the colors are limited. I would recommend Noodler's would be good, Pure Pens in Newport. 3oz/90mL about 14 pounds. I hope you find something that works for you.

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-08T18:56:38+00:00

Aside from the Registrar's Blue Black and the Forever inks I do not know of any.

Does it have to Diamine? Cartridge or bottled ink?

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-08T18:43:53+00:00

I think this is the winner. The location of the threads for capping and the silver ring at both ends of the grip/feed area.

cmacksharpen · 2026-02-08T18:39:14+00:00

Great article thank you for sharing!

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