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The Writing Desk Reference Section

Welcome to our FAQ and reference section. Please choose a question from the list below. If you don't find the answer you are looking for please e-mail us and we will be happy to help.

Questions about ink

Can I mix different colours?

Can I use any brand of ink in my pen?

Do you stock Penman ink?

How long does ink last in the bottle?

I am using Nooder's Eternal ink, but it is not waterproof

If I mix Noodler's Eternal ink, will it still be Eternal?

Is it safe to use Noodler's Baystate colours in Lamy pens?

Is it safe to use Noodler's or PR in a vintage pen?

Is Lamy violet available in bottles?

What are Noodler's "semi-permanent" inks?

What does WES stand for on Diamine Imperial Blue?

What is an "Eternal" ink?

What is the lowest price ink you stock?

You have so many colours, how can I choose?

 

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Atelier De La Foret
Aurora
Bexley
Brause
Caran dAche
Clairefontaine
Conway Stewart
Diamine
Faber Castell
G Lalo
Graf von Faber Castell
Herbin
Lamy
Noodlers
Parker
Pelikan
Pilot
Private Reserve
Rhodia
Rohrer and Klingner
rotring
Sailor
Sheaffer
Sigma
Stipula
Tombow
TWD
Visconti
Waterman
Yard-O-Led