Yes , that's what I'm looking for , the classic everyday workhorse inks ; blue .Parker Quink, Sheaffer Skrip and Waterman are all good solid, no frills performers at a very good price.
Pelikan 4001 Royal BlueYes , that's what I'm looking for , the classic everyday workhorse inks ; blue .
Any others ?
Yes , that's what I'm looking for , the classic everyday workhorse inks ; blue .
Any others ?
Gel is easy. Gel pen = shaving gel. Cheap. Colorful. Trendy. Gel-y. Nothing too serious.The Barbasol and Gillette are equivalent to ballpoint pens.
I have no idea where gel or roller ball pens come in.
However writing with a fountain pen you are in the wet shaving category of writing, maybe using a double edge razor.
The question you should be asking is what is the equivalent of Proraso or 3Ts of inks.
I guess it depends how you want to define it. To me, 3Ts=English. Also, Noodlers/Nathn Tardiff and Robert Oster are artisans, not large scale manufacturers, so remind me more of the artisan soapmakers. In fact, I think Noodlers is the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements of inks - innovative, adventurous, eccentric and somewhat controversial proprietor, kind of a love it or hate it vibe.I would have thought 3Ts would be Diamine, Noodlers and Robert Oyster.
I guess it depends how you want to define it. To me, 3Ts=English. Also, Noodlers/Nathn Tardiff and Robert Oster are artisans, not large scale manufacturers, so remind me more of the artisan soapmakers. In fact, I think Noodlers is the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements of inks - innovative, adventurous, eccentric and somewhat controversial proprietor, kind of a love it or hate it vibe.
Works for me. Since Lamy has started to open retail stores in major cities, the comparison with AoS is a good one. Sailor doesn't have its own boutiques, but it does partner with B&M stationary shops in Japan. Close enough.Did not think of that way, but you do have a point. I got the impression that eventually everyone who is into fountain pens or inks would go for them.
Maybe 3Ts, Dr. Harris, Mitchell Wool Fat are similar to Pilot Iroshizuku, Pelikan and Montblanc. On the basis that it is mass produced and luxurious, not as niche like of AdP, Penhaligon or Floris.
How about Sailor, Lamy and maybe Diamine in AoS category.
I would put Waterman, Parker and Sheaffer under the Proraso category. Great value for money and the gold standard.