Which One Would You Put Money On??

[krz]

Thanks for the splash tests chad234 , I always like to see them just to make sure!

 

Nice lineup of pens too!

 

All the best,

[Ink Stained Wretch]

I conducted a similar test a while back for my own edification.  The Noodler's inks were outstanding compared to all others.

Yes, the waterproof Noodler's inks have no trouble with water at all.

 

These "splash tests" show what will happen in probably the overwhelming majority of cases. A bit of rain, a spilled water bottle, or some other relatively short term exposure to water does nothing at all to the Noodler's waterproof inks, but will completely erase some other inks. Waterman's Florida Blue ink just disappears in a flash of blue when it gets put under a tap as you've done in the photograph.

 

The "soak tests," however, are more like those terrible times when something goes really wrong, like a flood happens or a pipe breaks in a closet where you're storing papers or you somehow manage to put your bag in a place where it becomes a temporary water reservoir. These events where what you've written soaks in water for a long time are more rare than spills or similar short term water exposures but much more likely to completely erase many inks.

 

I use index card stock for my soak tests. Soaked paper tends to tear during such tests because the paper is so weakened. I've also done more than water tests, using bleach, ammonia, isopropyl alcohol and other solvents. Paper tends to totally disintegrate under these sorts of tests while card stock stays together. Some of these tests leave the card stock looking like the suface of the Moon with craters and all forming on it, but the lines of Noodler's inks remain looking as they did when they were first laid down.

[chad234]

Thanks guys. The paper was run under the running water, then soaked for a few minutes in the sink.

 

The Noodler's inks were unphased. The only problem was when the paper started to breakdown.

[ethernautrix]

I knew that the Platinum Carbon ink would do well. I just hate this ink, very poor flow and unlike Nathan's Eternal Ink, when this ink dries it is very hard to wash off, no matter what the surface is.

 

I wonder if this is still true. Hrm...

 

Bryan, thank you for your water-testing. I find the scans extremely useful.

[sasurgner]

Hello All,

 

Here are the scans of the ink samples after 13 hours of soaking in cool tap-water. There were a couple of surprises that I'll comment on later. Right now I had better get ready for church!!

 

Bryan

 

http://photos30.flickr.com/37941969_6051fcdf66_b.jpg

http://photos23.flickr.com/37941970_fec6256a3e_b.jpg

 

 

Bryan,

Thanks for the great effort in your ink tests. I am new to FPN and have not decided on a blue ink. Viewing your results the Noodlers Legal Lapis is a winner.

 

Best~Scott