This creep is creepin me out

[Isaac]

So I'm using noodlers and I know of their nature to cause nib creep. I'm using an esterbrook 9460, which I working perfect for my triplicate copies. Every time I take the pen out and unscrew it the nib is black. The amount of creep is unnatural. Has anyone had this happen?

 

[Isaac]

For some reason I can't upload a picture on my iPhone

 

[Rockminer]

That's creepy LOL. I use noodlers quite a bit and notice the same thing. I use mostly newer pens, maybe it's more pronounced on vintage nibs. It is kind of annoying though.

 

[rickcharles606]

I get nib creep with all my Noodler's inks. New and old pens alike....doesn't matter.

 

[Isaac]

Doesn't mean much without the picture. I'm use to the creep, it's not my first rodeo. This amount I'm getting is unnatural.

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

Is it a wet writer? Could be the feed too. I have a very old waterman that is just covered in ink if I let it sit.

 

[nemo]

The amount of creep is unnatural. Has anyone had this happen?

Only with that brand. Messy, isn't it?

 

[cursethis]

Noodler's always creeps on me. It's especially annoying when you let a pen sit for a day or two and the cap gets ink in it.

....or when you take a pen with Noodler's on an airplane.

 

[andrew98]

It seems their bulletproof inks are the worst for it.

-Andy

 

[Dave258]

I know nib creep doesn't do anything bad, but it drives me crazy!

 

[andrew98]

Same here, Dave. I'm considering going to Diamine Registrar's for my waterproof ink needs (addressing envelopes mainly).

-Andy

 

[cvandyke27]

You can reduce the nib creep of the ink by diluting it with water. I do about a 60% bulletproof black 40%water mixture and the nib creep was reduced a lot

 

[shaverjoe]

I have 3 Noodler's inks- Black, Lexington Gray (my favorite), and 54th Mass. Regardless of the pen, the 54th Mass creeps on me the worst. I love the ink though.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Oh, I thought maybe James was up to his tricks again


Just kidding, James.

 

[Isaac]

Finally home form work after a 17hr day. I know the anticipation of the picture was more than some of you could bare.

Noodlers Old Manhattan. This is a picture after I wiped the nib, and had it in my scrub pocket for 5 minutes.

 

[syngent]

Have you had other inks in the pen to see what they do ?, that is a tonne of creep, what the heck did you do to that thing Isaac

 

[Isaac]

Have you had other inks in the pen to see what they do ?, that is a tonne of creep, what the heck did you do to that thing Isaac

Right? I know all about Noodler's and their creep. This is just OMG abnormal. I am inking the pen up with an IG ink tonight for tomorrow. Im gonna see how it does.

 

[syngent]

Id think, it would be more then just creep to get like that quickly. Maybe a flow issue or sumfin, but thats beyond anything i have seen or read about, this is more Nemo or Brian territory then mine

 

[cursethis]

That happens with my Kaweco Sport. It is my Noodler's Lexington Gray Bulletproof ink pen, and it just bleeds like a stuck pig. I'm hoping it'll be better since I switched it from an eyedropper to a converter.

 

[nemo]

I am inking the pen up with an IG ink tonight for tomorrow. Im gonna see how it does.

A sigh of relief.