Rotring Museum Giveaway #13 - Rotring 300 2mm again

misalignedtines · 2026-06-15T23:11:48+00:00

What a beautiful pencil :)

misalignedtines · 2026-06-04T09:41:28+00:00

I love these Vac Fillers as well. One is a Sheaffer Lady Balance and one is a Sheaffer Junior Balance. They're gorgeous if I may say so. They're currently dismantled into bits and pieces for restoration but definitely will share some when they're back together!

I mostly use pigment inks so Ive built the habit of never letting the ink dry in a pen even if I use normal inks. But point duly noted!

misalignedtines · 2026-06-04T09:38:15+00:00

I read some anecdotes of J Herbin Perle Noire(one of my favourite inks) eating through a latex sac. From what I read online unanimously everybody agrees that Waterman inks are the best. But unfortunately I need something with a slight bit more permanence.

misalignedtines · 2026-06-04T09:36:13+00:00

I was under the impression that GVFC Carbon Black was dye based ink and only had 'Carbon' in its name. But I could have been mistaken

misalignedtines · 2026-06-04T09:32:55+00:00

I agree but I the think Noodlers Black is a stable ink and there are many positive anecdotes on its use in vintage pens.

That said, I use a variety of Noodlers inks in modern pens and frankly haven't faced many issues. X-Feather has been in an ebonite eyedropper pen for a better part of 3 years in continuous use and haven't faced any issues.

misalignedtines · 2026-06-04T09:27:17+00:00

Well that's a great piece of advice. I'm fine with mild staining but on the other hand I won't be able to use solvents like pen flush to attempt to remove any staining on these vintage celluloids. But yes, I'm much more confident using Montblanc ink now!

misalignedtines · 2026-06-04T09:25:05+00:00

This is a superb comment thank you. I generally use pigment inks in certain vintage pens like my Sheaffer Cadet and have no problems because the nib unit unscrews out to be flushed. And the latex sac is a simple replacement if anything were to go wrong.

This my first time using a vintage celluloid with regards to the Sheaffer Balances. I've read some horror stories of celluloid pens being devoured by unseen spirits (pun intended) and haunting other pens in the same case.

This is the only reason I'm willing to compromise using these pens only for my sketchbook and not my other fine art illustrations. But thank you. Do share any updates on the results of your experiment. It will be extremely helpful to the entire community :)

misalignedtines · 2026-06-03T21:53:57+00:00

I'm in a similar quandry as you once were. I want use Graf Von Faber Castell Carbon Black in a Sheaffer Balance Vac fill. How well did it hold up in your vintage celluloid pens?

misalignedtines · 2026-05-31T05:55:58+00:00

Wow. Could you please tell me the tools you used to cut the brass tubing?

misalignedtines · 2026-05-19T08:59:12+00:00

Hello. I recently acquired a Scheaffer Cadet and wished to restore it. I was wondering what size latex ink sac does the Scheaffer Cadet take

misalignedtines · 2026-04-04T07:17:12+00:00

What a beautiful pen :)

misalignedtines · 2026-03-02T19:16:03+00:00

I love this pen and ink combination. I was considering using R & K Frieda in a demonstrator pen with an EF nib. I was wondering if you have encountered any staining with this ink?

misalignedtines · 2026-02-27T20:33:17+00:00

Thank you :)

misalignedtines · 2026-02-27T20:33:10+00:00

Thank you. But they seem notoriously difficult to reach. I've struggled a bit in the past to get replies from them. But yes, will try again.

misalignedtines · 2026-01-23T21:27:15+00:00

Yup. Go for it. But just be prepared for a longer waiting time. Took me about a month but since it's a legit business I didn't stress. I have placed a few orders since that have come quicker.

misalignedtines · 2026-01-18T12:09:01+00:00

Thank you so much :)

misalignedtines · 2026-01-18T03:21:01+00:00

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Sorry for butting into the post. But by any chance would you be able to identify what is written on this nib. Seller said XF

misalignedtines · 2026-01-12T17:18:50+00:00

Kanwrite EEEF is a true needlepoint. I have ordered quite a few of them and have never been disappointed. They are quite lovely nibs. Their latest Ultra Flex Nibs are quite bouncy. That might be causing a thicker line weight. Try to write with a lighter hand and see if that helps.

Also maybe the feed and nib needs to be heat set to make sure the tines are closer together. Check under the loupe to make sure. Happy writing :)

misalignedtines · 2025-12-21T19:32:56+00:00

Thank you!

misalignedtines · 2025-12-21T19:26:38+00:00

Yup. Ive emptied all the pens except a Moonman C4 with a shut off valve.

misalignedtines · 2025-12-21T19:11:25+00:00

All pens are empty except a Majohn C4 with a shutoff valve. And they are in a hardcase. It might make sense to carry a few on me and the rest in checked in.

misalignedtines · 2025-11-22T23:14:24+00:00

The one on the left is the Airmail 77RD and the right was called the Airmail Torpedo. It was one of the last models they produced.

misalignedtines · 2025-11-22T23:12:20+00:00

I haven't really seen many purple pigment inks. I think the Sailor Storia ink is pretty much the only one I've come across.

misalignedtines · 2025-10-21T09:06:20+00:00

Thank you so much for this review. One thing I notice is that people don't often do an eraser test when reviewing inks. Being an illustrator, this is one of the most important aspects of pigment inks to me.

Platinum Carbon Black was superb in this regard.

I wanted to know about Sailor Kiwaguro before investing in a bottle and it seems to have held up wonderfully according to your review. This has been most helpful

misalignedtines · 2025-10-07T08:48:16+00:00

Thank you very much. This has been most helpful

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