Noodler's Polar Blue
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Blue is a notoriously difficult color to make particularly intense, at least in terms of an ink that will be suitable for a fountain pen. That, I think was part of the hoopla over Baystate Blue. It's a really intense and strong blue. Unfortunately, it also tends to stain pens and eats some pen's plastic feeds.
I'm kind of partial to Diamine Midnight Blue myself. It's a very dark blue. The color is strong without being overly saturated.
I'm kind of partial to Diamine Midnight Blue myself. It's a very dark blue. The color is strong without being overly saturated.
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In 8 months or so, I will have to remember this! Thanks Foyle.
I added a bit of Polar Black to my Polar Blue, and came up with a much darker colour, but still blue ... well, more of a blue-black. It all depends on how much black you add (a little does a lot!!) to your blue. Get a sample from the Goulet's and you should have more than enough to experiment with.
Unless you're carrying a fountain pen in the Yukon in January, what's the point of a "polar" (i.e., freeze resistant) ink?
Noodler's Polar Black demonstration.
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Very interesting. I wonder if I could get away with mixing up some regular Noodler's black. Maybe I'll give it a whirl with a few ML for science!
It's also waterproof, bleachproof, and UV light resistant. Purdy fancy! Plus, if I accidentally leave my pen in the car or something in January, no problem. Really, I just wanted to try some blue ink that was waterproof. The rest wasn't really considered.
I will check it out after work,.
Should be no problem, just it'll reduce the "polar" aspect (if that is important for you.)
Very Cool! LOL!
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Great video, but I felt bad for the poor guy with the shaking hands!
I'm glad it doesn't get that cold in Texas that I would need this ink.
I'm glad it doesn't get that cold in Texas that I would need this ink.
Reminds me of Lexington Gray; this may be Baystate Blue with ... some ... water.
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That guy would be Mr. Nathan Tardiff, the owner, operator, and sole employee of Noodler's Inks. I think he ends up working about 27 hours per day, 365 days a year!
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I personally like libertys elysium. Looks just like noodlers blue or blue eel but with the added bonus of being water resistant.
