![]() ![]() Higgins and Speedball are Black India inks used for dip pens. This ink was considered to be quite black, so I decided to try it. Because I draw with my pens, I need waterproof type inks. It was indeed quite waterproof, I remember this much, I’ve used up all my inks and have since refilled my brush pen with the Noodler’s. The one in the cartridge when I used it with the brush pen had this sheen on it when it dried. I hadn’t realized it but I may have owned this in a small cartridge that went with my Platinum pocket brush pen I bought back in 2009. The new ink that I bought is Platinum Carbon Pen Ink in a 60cc (2oz) bottle. There is a small indicator hole that lets you know when your ink is about to run out. I’ve now become a pen snob because I cannot write with a crappy pen it would make me angry. The Lamy fountain pen was also so that I would write more. The “bulletproof” name is because the ink is supposed to be resistant to UV lights and chemicals such as bleach, alcohol, and cleaners, and supposedly waterproof once dried on cellulose paper (which is considered paper, paperboards, and cardstock). I think at the time, I wanted to experiment more with permanent sketching because I wanted to be more confident in my lines - so I ditched the pencil for awhile (but I came back). I’ve never had to buy a cheap ball point pen ever again, which thankfully, isn’t long-lasting and archival. I write and draw with this ink on a mostly regular basis - I have a lot of personal diaries, this ink has seen me through at least 3 journals all ready, and of course, my sketchbooks, letters to friends, and my dear pen pal. bottle for about 5 years, and I’ve only gone through half the bottle. Jetpens now stock other types of ink as well, and in multi-color. ![]() They did stop selling the Noodler’s ink, so if you are interested in it, you’ll have to look elsewhere. They have a great selection of stationery, pens, ink, and other craft things. I bought it in 2008, along with my very first fountain pen the Lamy Safari. On the plus side, Noodler’s is an American company and is made in the U.S.A, which of course, I try to support. The only fountain pen inks that I have is actually Noodler’s Bulletproof Black Ink (the bottle with the fish on the left), which is supposed to be great for fountain pens because it does not clog like it would with black India Ink. And the other thing is because I need to stop buying crap I don’t need. I wish I could buy a $100 fountain pen, but I am scared to for many reasons – my main reason because I tend to lose things easily and that’s not cool when its $100. It is also becoming more and more affordable to collect. It saves money in the long run, and leaves less of a carbon footprint. It writes well, and most of the time, it does not dry out when you least expect it. What I love about fountain pens is that you can refill it up again and with good ink. Well, I recently bought a new fountain pen, and decided now was a good time since I wanted to test it out with a new ink I just bought also. I had been planning to do this review for a very long time, but never got around to do it. I always learn new things too when I test out my supplies. The last time was the Palomino pencils, and that was quite interesting to do. I think it has been quite a while since I have done any art supply reviews. ![]()
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