Hero 284, Hero 232 and archive ink

[Messmer]

Hello,

 

I'm new on the forum.

 

Does somebody know the stability and resistance of Hero 232 blue-black and Hero 284 black? I'm searching for a common use ink but minimally durable.

 

I also need archival ink for special use: check, wills and paper I sign as Commissary for Oath. For what I read, I think going for Noodler's bulletproof. Seem cheaper then buying other Uni-Ball signo 207.

[bluemagister]

I have Hero 232 and it's a great ink. From what I can tell, it's stable once dried and doesn't fade away in normal fluorescent lighting. I don't know about its UV resistance, though. It isn't waterproof, but a good amount will remain on wet paper so you can read what you wrote. It's dirt cheap, too. I wish I could secure a good 5 bottle supply.

 

Noodler's Bulletproof Black is one of the finest inks ever made. Dilute it 20% with distilled water and it will never fail you.

[Messmer]

I have Hero 232 and it's a great ink. From what I can tell, it's stable once dried and doesn't fade away in normal fluorescent lighting. I don't know about its UV resistance, though. It isn't waterproof, but a good amount will remain on wet paper so you can read what you wrote. It's dirt cheap, too. I wish I could secure a good 5 bottle supply.

 

Noodler's Bulletproof Black is one of the finest inks ever made. Dilute it 20% with distilled water and it will never fail you.

I now only use noodler black, bad belted kingfisher and blue ghost.

[wallylynn]

Bulletproof black is certainly long lasting and robust, but I'm hesitant to call it archival because different people have different definitions for "archival".

[rockydoggy]

I've had good luck with Hero 232 blue/black, which I found cheap in NYC's Chinatown. On some paper, it doesn't budge whatsoever when soaked. I'm going to make sure to score a couple more bottles the next time I'm back in NY.

 

Among the basic black inks, I agree that Noodler's Bulletproof Black should do the trip. Private Reserve Invincible Black is another option.