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CraigLewis
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Dec 15, 2017
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FEW inks are archival quality. The best is from Noodler's. Jet Pens and Goulet Pens carry them. A couple carry archival designations...Nathan asserts they should be good for 200 years. A slight step down are the Bulletproof inks. These are almost impossible to erase once dry, without leaving obvious scarring...which means they're safe for writing checks. They are completely waterproof when dry, and they should last for a very long time.
First problem is, they come bottled ink only. Which means you need to get a converter. That shouldn't be a problem, tho. Second problem *can be* that these are thick, saturated inks. They can be finicky and dry a bit in the nib, leading to hard starting.
Descriptions are here: http://noodlersink.com/noodlers-ink-color/ink-colors-and-their-properties/
That page is eminently searchable.
Another option might be the KWH iron gall inks. The analine dyes might fade, but the tannic-based side shouldn't. It's also good for heavy paper. A downside...it can be finicky too. I find my Pilot Custom Heritage 92's...I have a clear and a blue demonstrator...work superbly with this ink. These are piston fillers, and as demonstrators, seeing the level is trivial. ~ $100-120 on Amazon; the orange versions are a little higher. Presumably more popular.
Dec 15, 2017
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