Sage-Tips

Can you use food Colouring as fountain pen ink?

Modern food colouring is often in a paste format – not so good for the calligrapher. But the older style of coloured liquid in a bottle is great to use as a cheap ink – they mix together too, and if you felt the need to write on food they’d be perfect! It’s also worth diluting the inks to see what happens.

Can you use watercolor ink in fountain pens?

To use with watercolour, you can choose waterproof inks. And you can refill your fountain pen an infinite number of times which makes it economical compared to buying disposable pens constantly. Many of those pens above are disposable pens and will be thrown out after their ink runs out.

Can I use food coloring as ink?

Both will function the exact same way, as fountain pen ink is pretty much just water and dyes, and well, so is food coloring. The only real difference is that food coloring is edible, so I suppose that it degrades in a different manner compared to FP inks.

Can you put food coloring in a water fountain?

Although they’re few and far between, oil-based food coloring shouldn’t be used in water features, including your fountain. You’ll end up with stains, clogs, and a plethora of other issues in the water. It’s almost always safe to use food coloring in your water fountain.

Can you use any ink in any fountain pen?

The only hard and fast rule that we have is make sure your ink is traditionally formulated for a fountain pen. All of our Cartridges or Bottled inks should be safe with your pen. Do keep in mind that ink cartridges may be proprietary. No matter what ink you choose, we do recommend regular cleaning of your pen.

Can I use waterproof ink in a fountain pen?

Because fountain pen inks are water based most are not waterproof and don’t do well when they get wet. There are many fountain pen inks that are either waterproof or water resistant. They are made from various components that make them waterproof.

Can I use watercolor over ink?

If you apply watercolor too soon after drawing with ink, it’s likely that some smudging will occur. Most inks will dry after an hour or two, but to avoid this completely, you’ll want to wait 12 to 24 hours for the ink to fully dry and set into the paper.

What kind of ink should you put in a fountain pen?

As a rule of thumb, if you are new to fountain pens and are unfamiliar with all of the different brands of ink that are available, the only ink you should ever put into your fountain pen are those that say they are specifically made for fountain pens. To know if this is the case, the packaging or the bottle should say.

What is the difference between a fountain pen and a dip pen?

Dip pen ink can include India ink and a host of things (I think there can be shellac in there?) that would kill a fountain pen. Dip pens are really easy to clean, there’s no internal ink supply or capillary feed, so you basically just wipe the nib and put it away.

How do you fix a fountain pen that won’t write?

Even the slightest adjustment you’ll make can bring significant changes in the performance of your fountain pen. A couple of pen experts advise soaking the nib and feeder in cool water for a day or so to remove old dried ink from the ink flow path or capillary system.

What happens if you put a fountain pen too fast?

Excessive Ink Flow When a fountain pen puts ink down too quickly, it will create wide, wet lines that can be difficult to control and take a long time to dry. It also increases the likelihood of the ink feathering or bleeding through the paper. In extreme cases, ink might even drip or leak from the nib.