I figure we need something to get the conversation going.

We hear a lot about popular inks like Iroshizuku Kon-Peki, Noodler’s Black, and Waterman Serenity Blue all the time. Let’s start talking some inks that sadly don’t get as much attention as they actually deserve.

What’s your favourite underrated ink?

I think workhorse type inks are some of my favourite underrated inks. Aurora Black doesn’t get as much love as it actually deserves. It’s a great workhorse ink. Nothing really fancy, but it just works. I like Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue way more than I thought I would. It’s very dry and does a great job of controlling some of the firehose pens in my collection.

  • /home/pineappleloverEnglish
    0•4 months ago

    I think it depends on surfaces as well. Noodler’s Xfeather dries up pretty quick but not on stuff like hard plastic.

    • @____@infosec.pubEnglish
      2•4 months ago

      Sitting on two bottles of their stuff that I’ve used once each - and then I was made aware of some relevant things I found personally unsettling. If you’re not already aware, I’m sure you can search it in r / fountainpens

      He already has my money, don’t get me wrong, I just don’t like using it because I come back to that same personal struggle every time, instead of focusing on the pen, ink, and paper in front of me.

      Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use it, I find there are plenty of other options out there that meet my needs/wants better anyway but that’s intensely personal.