So, a few days ago I cleaned & filled my Hexo with Parker Quink Blue-Black ink. Just now, I decided to doodle a bit on photo paper to see how the ink behaves on smooth/shiny surfaces. Spoiler alert: Besides Schneider's Royal Blue for the rollerballpen, I've found my new everyday blue for fountainpens. 😁
Picture 1 (printed with the ship photo): AgfaPhoto Glossy inkjet paper 4" x 6":
Oh my gosh, what a terribly bad paper! Even during the test print for my printer settings, the photo came out looking shabby. And when writing with the fountain pen, the ink was absorbed poorly and unevenly.
Picture 2, Tetenal Spectre PE Lustre inkjet paper 4" x 6", ~ 12-15 years expired:
The Quink fountain pen ink applies well, has sharp edges, and even on this very old paper, it immediately seeps under the PE protective layer and dries instantly, just like printer inks do (and should!). I didn't expect the Quink to work so well on photo paper.
Unfortunately, Tetenal Spectre has been out of production for a long time and I'm currently living off my remaining stock. Oh, and on regular paper, the Quink Blue-Black behaves just as well. I'm in love! 🙂🙃🤩
#ParkerQuink #BlueBlack #inkthusiasm #inkandpaper #FountainpenInk #inkjetpaper #paper #Fotopapier #AllDayInk #EveryDayInk #currentlyinked
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After the (vibration) cleaning (last photos of that).
Jetzt bin ich aber mal geflasht! Es ist mir zwar nicht neu, einen Füller zu reinigen, aber heute habe ich erstmals ein Vibrationsreinigungsgerät dazu benutzt. Das Ergebnis kann sich sehen lassen, oder? 🤩 Ich hoffe, er ist bald trocken, ich will endlich die neue Tinte ausprobieren...
I'm really flashed! I'm not new into cleaning a fountainpen, but today I used a vibration cleaning machine the first time. The result is impressive, right?
I hope for drying soon, I finally want to try the new ink...
#FountainpenCleaning #fountainpen #Hexo #vibrationcleaning #ParkerQuink #InkAddict #AnalogueLife
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Tallastro 🇺🇦
Als Antwort auf Heiko R. • • •I like the sonic cleaners. There is a slight risk though. I sonic cleaned a vintage pocket pen and vibrated the vintage glue holding the inlay apart. The metal inlay was bent before and needed work anyway.
Watch for delicate parts.
Heiko R.
Als Antwort auf Tallastro 🇺🇦 • •@Tallastro 🇺🇦 Yes, you have to be careful. Not every fountain pen is suitable for vibration cleaning. Especially not for ultrasonic. 🙄
But it could also have been due to your cleaning fluid. That's why I only use dishwashing liquid and, like today, some soda.
So far I've been lucky.
Tallastro 🇺🇦
Als Antwort auf Heiko R. • • •Heiko R. mag das.
Heiko R.
Als Antwort auf Tallastro 🇺🇦 • •@Tallastro 🇺🇦
Good to know about. I'll keep that in mind.
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