So I decided to try out some Noodlers Bullet Proof black in my Preppy last night. After reading some horror stories about Baystate Blue (which I have a sample of coming) I really don't want to try that in my Lamy. Preppy, that's a $3.00 replacement. So I emptied and rinsed out the cartridge, and rinsed the nib/feeder, etc. Grabbed a syringe and filled it up. It is amazing how much of a difference the ink made in a cheap fountain pen! The ink that it came with would lay a fat, gray line. The Noodlers is a nice thin black line. I just never realized what a difference it would really make. Now I just need to get some 1000 grit sandpaper so I can smooth out the nib a little and get rid of the scratchyness. Is that even a word? It writes so much better that I'll even use it for the Baystate blue that is on the way, while I use the new Blue Lamy (also on the way) for the Polar blue, Navy blue, and regular blue. All coming from Peartree pens courtesy their four ink sample pack. With all the Baystate blue problems though I will probably just go with the Polar since it's a bulletproof ink and I like that idea for checks, documents, etc. Pretty much anytime I sign my name. Maybe I'll post some ink tests up here once the new pen, inks and converters come in.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
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neat! i might try some noodler's eel blue in my preppy now...
Preppies are fabulous, and sooo much fun to play with ink!
My latest affair with them is making them into eyedroppers, because I think the ink flows even better that way.
@Missive Maven: I had that idea too. But someone, somewhere, I can't find the article anymore, posted that the pen split at the threads. I did find however after I filled the one that came with it, they make converters for these now. So I'm waiting on mine to come in the mail!!! Should be here today or tomorrow!!
Yes, I've had Preppies split at the threads, until I learned not to tighten them too hard. One must be careful with that, but it's not too difficult to avoid. Yes, they do make converters for Preppies, and many of my Preppies are equipped with converters (really, just don't even ask how many Preppies I have), but the converters cost more than the pen. Still, they do make refilling very easy. Good lucky with yours!
Just got it about 15 minutes ago!! I agree they do cost more than the pen. BUT, since the pen runs $3 if I break the pen it's only a $3 replacement. If I lose the Preppy I obviously lose the converter with it and I'm only out $10. It is kinda crazy that the converter is twice as much. So far so good though.
scratchiness
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