Basically I've been trying to get this ink for some time now. It wasn't available in Singapore previously but I happened to step into Aesthetic Bay a few weeks ago and they had Noodler's ink there. I bought a bottle of Blue-black which cost me $25! Thats even more expensive than my Namiki ink. The bulletproof one was selling for $30. I decided against buying it straight away cos I've heard mixed reviews. There have been reports of sluggish ink flow and having to wash the nib more frequently.
Anyway, as I mentioned, my schoolmate was in the US and I emailed her to keep an eye out for the ink. I didn't expect her to really buy it and was pleasantly surprised when i found out that she did. I think she had some trouble finding it at first as the first shop she went to had it only in non-black colours. Think she finally managed to ask someone else to help her to help me get it. A bit of a merry go round but thanks again Peishan!
Well, I filled up my Lamy Al Star a few days ago and I must say that it does feel a bit sluggish. It doesn't flow as nicely with the bulletproof ink, but then again, I didn't wash my nib before filling up the empty cartridge. I haven't tested it with water yet, but so far I haven't got any smudges yet. And believe me, a lot of my writing smudges with the usual inks. Its because i try to wash my hands after seeing every patient and I usually don't get to dry my hands fully.
Anyway, take a look below to see the ink and a sample of my writing. I've also taken some photos of my Lamy ABC pen. Lynn got it for me some time ago. Its a kids fountain pen and is really easy to write. Mine's the blue, but its got a sister which is red. Thinking of getting that too , but there's another pen which I want to get also. The Pelikan M205 demonstrator. Ok ok control control......spending too much!! I haven't even filled my Black Carbonesque and the Lamy 2000.
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