Help finding a fast-drying ink

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Hi everyone.

Please give me suggestions for a fast-drying ink. In my job much time is spent helping students rewrite program code segments or redo algebraic manipulations. I prefer to use a Binderized VP FP with a fine point (Thanks, Richard! It works amazingly well!), and may shortly purchase an XXF nib. Currently, I'm using PR Plum, but find that it doesn't dry quickly enough. I'm looking for an ink that first and foremost dries quickly, secondly doesn't feather much, and finally is easy on the eye. Thanks in advance for any help!

[RevAaron]

It isn't the most colorful of inks, but I really like Swisher's Midnight Black. It's partially bulletproof (or whatever, has some bulletproof dye) and it usually dries instantly out of the pen, at least for me. Feathers a bit, but in a dryer or finer nib it's pretty marginal.

 

Aaron

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It isn't the most colorful of inks, but I really like Swisher's Midnight Black. It's partially bulletproof (or whatever, has some bulletproof dye) and it usually dries instantly out of the pen, at least for me. Feathers a bit, but in a dryer or finer nib it's pretty marginal.

 

Aaron

Thanks, Aaron!

I've done a little searching and reading of this site. It seems that when it comes to "normal" formulations, Diamine and Waterman are the inks that dry the fastest but don't feather much. There appears to be much criticism of Private Reserve's fast-drying inks: they seem to run too freely and to feather badly. I've also heard good things about Swisher's fast drying inks as long as you use them on decent quality paper (which I do anyway). I'll probably try one of each, although I'm having trouble finding a place that sells Diamine ink.

Any additional thoughts from anyone would be appreciated!

[fatehbajwa]

I suggest you try the Ink Samples offered by the Pear Tree Pen Company.

Inexpensive way to decide upon a ink that suits you.

Edited September 8, 2008 by fatehbajwa

[ProfMike]

I'll probably try one of each, although I'm having trouble finding a place that sells Diamine ink.

Any additional thoughts from anyone would be appreciated!

 

I've found that Pendemonium is a great source for almost all inks, especially the harder to find Noodlers' exclusives. I've purchased several Diamine inks from Sam, and if she's out of stock, she'll let you know and do her best to get what you want as soon as possible. IMHO, Waterman and Diamine have been relatively fast drying and the Montblanc inks I have also behave quite nicely. Then again, I've never really had a drying problem with any ink except PR Sherwood Green in the original formula. I haven't tried their new, fast-dry version, but the original form could smudge after having sat for days! That said, I love PR's Avacado, Plum, and Arabian Rose, and typically work around the slightly slower drying times so that I can enjoy the fabulous colors

[macthemaths]

Hi everyone.

Please give me suggestions for a fast-drying ink. In my job much time is spent helping students rewrite program code segments or redo algebraic manipulations. I prefer to use a Binderized VP FP with a fine point (Thanks, Richard! It works amazingly well!), and may shortly purchase an XXF nib. Currently, I'm using PR Plum, but find that it doesn't dry quickly enough. I'm looking for an ink that first and foremost dries quickly, secondly doesn't feather much, and finally is easy on the eye. Thanks in advance for any help!

Perhaps Waterman Violet?

[lovemy51]

It isn't the most colorful of inks, but I really like Swisher's Midnight Black. It's partially bulletproof (or whatever, has some bulletproof dye) and it usually dries instantly out of the pen, at least for me. Feathers a bit, but in a dryer or finer nib it's pretty marginal.

 

Aaron

 

my choice too.

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Hi everyone.

Please give me suggestions for a fast-drying ink. In my job much time is spent helping students rewrite program code segments or redo algebraic manipulations. I prefer to use a Binderized VP FP with a fine point (Thanks, Richard! It works amazingly well!), and may shortly purchase an XXF nib. Currently, I'm using PR Plum, but find that it doesn't dry quickly enough. I'm looking for an ink that first and foremost dries quickly, secondly doesn't feather much, and finally is easy on the eye. Thanks in advance for any help!

Perhaps Waterman Violet?

Thanks, macthemaths! That's actually what I ended up buying. I'm now looking for a dark but vibrant blue. Any suggestions from anyone on this network would be greatly appreciated!

[xena]

my question thread on note taking inks may help you make a decision

[tknechtel]

Just a confirmation about the PR fast-drying inks - stay away from them! The black in particular is awful, runs out of the pen, makes a mess on the page - I had two bottles I couldn't give away, they were so bad!

[JJBlanche]

First, avoid any Noodler's or PR (standard) inks if you're looking for fast drying. I've done a fairly extensive test using both brands out of several pens, and none dries quicker than about 15-20 seconds, which is too long for practical use in my opinion.

 

After going on an extended hunt to find an ink that dries fast, and is practical yet interesting with regard to color, I settled on Montblanc Racing Green. Dries in less than 10 seconds. I've been using it for months and have yet to run into a smearing problem.

[kurzman]

I'm now looking for a dark but vibrant blue. Any suggestions from anyone on this network would be greatly appreciated!

I've tried Pilot Blue and it's quick. 8-10 seconds @ 80g/m2 paper, Parker Sonnet with F nib. It's water-resistant, too.

[gsgtsg]

Hi,

 

This thread was last updated in 2008, are there any other inks that meet the criteria initially stated?

 

Cheers.

[RayOski1]

YES

 

3 Noodlers inks. KTC, Bernacke blue and black.

[Icywolfe]

Noodler's Kung Techeng

 

I found De Atramentis Fir and Cola dries quickly. Another plus it's scented!

[Buzz_130]

Some other considerations are the nano inks from Sailor and Platinum. Very fast drying, dark blues and deep blacks, permanent, fade-resistant, and available. Treat the use of these inks as high-maintenance inks with a good hygiene schedule, and you'll be very pleased with the results.

 

I also find most of the Iroshizuku inks to be quick drying, very reasonable on copy paper, and a great selection of colors. The common complaint is they may not have the deep saturated looks of many western brands. But I find many to have the right color and hue to be very useable in a business or everyday environment.

 

Buzz

[WilsonCQB1911]

KTC dries fast on the paper and on the nib. Leave the pen uncapped for seconds and you will scratch a bit to get it to write again. No exaggeration.

 

Organic Studios Charles Darwin dries real fast. It also bleeds through to the other side like a sharpie marker. But it dries real fast and doesn't dry up on the nib like KTC.

[SharkOnWheels456]

I second the comments about Iroshizuku. I've been using Tsuki-Yo and Take-Sumi as my daily writers the past few months, and I've never had an issue with smudging (which is a pretty big deal, considering I'm a lefty). Even on a humid day with non-absorbent paper, I've only noticed a tiny bit of slowness, and that's with my fire hose of a Visconti Homo Sapiens.