Noodler's Ink Question

[ada8356]

I am just now trying Noodler's Black (bulletproof).

It is surprisingly not-black and has an almost brown tint to it. Now don't get me wrong, it is black, it just looks a little washed-out and is certainly not what I would call a true-black.

Does this sound about right? Or did I maybe a little bit of water in the converter?

Using it in a Lamy Safari EF.

Gracias.

[ravkesef]

I am just now trying Noodler's Black (bulletproof).

It is surprisingly not-black and has an almost brown tint to it. Now don't get me wrong, it is black, it just looks a little washed-out and is certainly not what I would call a true-black.

Does this sound about right? Or did I maybe a little bit of water in the converter?

Using it in a Lamy Safari EF.

Gracias.

Here's how Pendemonium describes this ink: "Noodler's black is also one of, if not THE, blackest fountain pen inks available." It's possible that your pen or your converter weren't completely cleaned out. If some of your old ink remained in the feed, that could also be carried along with the new ink in the converter. To avoid that problem, I also clean my converters and pens thoroughly after each load, and soak the feed in water over night. I also flush water through the feed (using an ear-bulb syringe. ) If it doesn't come completely clean, a few drops of ammonia does the trick.)
Does that sound a bit fiddly? Well yes, but it's what we fountain pen users do. Sort of like wet-shaving.
Personally, I think Aurora black is blacker, but it isn't a permanent ink. Then again, do you really need an ink that will be around in 500 years or so? Also, some pen companies, Pelikan being the most noted among them, won't honor the warranty if you use permanent inks.

[Austin]

I agree with Eric on making sure you have flushed out residual ink.

[ada8356]

I'm thinking there may have been a few drops of water somewhere between the nib and converter.

[Austin]

I'm thinking there may have been a few drops of water somewhere between the nib and converter.

Let the nib and converter dry overnight.

[SCWilson]

+1 on the advice
+1000 on Noodler's Ink

[Suzuki]

I'm thinking there may have been a few drops of water somewhere between the nib and converter.

this is the most likely explanation.

[ada8356]

I gave it a good cleaning last night and then let it dry overnight.

Filled it up this morning.

Looks great. :biggrin:

Thanks!