Receipt paper

[Drybonz]

This is a question for you guys that carry a fountain pen all the time for day to day use... I carry my Lamy Safari in my coat most of the time, filled with Noodler's bulletproof black. I have noticed, when trying to sign receipts, etc, that the ink does not take well to that cheap receipt paper. I end up with a thin line, or none at all sometimes.

My question is... is there a better ink I can use for day to day? Should I consider just carrying a rollerball?

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[morganjg]

It's not that the paper is cheap, it is that it is designed to be printed thermally. Thus, it has a waxy component rather than the manuscript surface the FP is designed for.

 

[Hunter]

If it isn't a bother you can always carry a nice rollerball... you could even get the B&B FP and rollerball so you could have a matching set!

 

[the_edski]

Yep. Its so waxy, its like Rhodia on steroids! I keep a rollerball on hand for these instances.

It's not that the paper is cheap, it is that it is designed to be printed thermally. Thus, it has a waxy component rather than the manuscript surface the FP is designed for.

 

[oc_in_fw]

On some of that stuff not even ball points seem to work

 

[Drybonz]

Can anyone recommend a good rollerball? I'm looking at a Safari because they are tough, and I like my Lamy fountain... is there a better option in that general price range? Also, what's a good source for rollerballs? I don't see any at Goulet.

 

[Doc4]

Can anyone recommend a good rollerball? I'm looking at a Safari because they are tough, and I like my Lamy fountain... is there a better option in that general price range? Also, what's a good source for rollerballs? I don't see any at Goulet.

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[Robert45]

I wouldn't carry anything but the Lamy. The store, hotel, merchant etc or should have a instrument fthat will work for you to use.

 

[Robert45]

I wouldn't carry anything but the Lamy. The store, hotel, merchant etc or should have a instrument fthat will work for you to use.

Note that "fthat" is the alternative spelling for "that". The "f" is silent when "fthat" is spoken

 

[Andy]

The Parker Gel refills work really well on receipt paper.

 

[reboot]

They must use that same waxy-type paper to make those rolls of paper you find in public restrooms.

On my job we have to write mileage and job information on our gasoline receipts. Sometimes I don't have anything with me that will write on that accursed paper. I just write the info on a Post-It note and attach it to the receipt. Our office understands the frustration.