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TattooedGQ · 25 August 2010, 01:57 AM

Does anyone use an inkwell as opposed to just filling your FP's straight out of the bottle? I know it's just an added step, and pretty unnecessary these days, but I dig them.

I really want one to put on my desk at work, but all the ones I've seen on the 'bay are either so old they don't look like they're going to seal, or are just way too plain (I'm not looking for a glass bottle with a bakelite cap). I don't want my ink to evaporate on me. So does anyone know of anywhere I can get a nifty inkwell that's functional?

Also, if anyone has pics, please post them up!

Numismatist · 25 August 2010, 05:06 AM

Little country auctions usually have some, keep an eye on 'The Bee' it's the antique newpaper for collectors.

http://antiquesandthearts.com/

Inkwells enjoy a small but very loyal following of collectors; there is an interesting and diverse amount out there.

TattooedGQ · 25 August 2010, 05:11 AM

Thanks Chris,
That site seems to have a lot of good resources. I appreciate it!

Shangas · 26 August 2010, 11:57 PM

Unfortunately, due to their very nature, inkwells will almost always have some evaporation, regardless of age and design. I have an inkwell on my desk which I use regularly...but...*shrug* Don't expect it to be an airtight ink-bottle. That's not what they were designed for and it won't be how they'll act.

Cato · 28 August 2010, 07:30 PM

FPs are already messy, I hate to imagine what would happen should your ink well get bumped. But hey, I too like to do things the hard way!

kingshouse41225 · 8 October 2010, 03:20 PM

Funnelwells do pretty good at combatting evaporation and spills. Most of the water that evaporates condenses on the top and drips back in. You can tip one and it does not spill. Funnelwells have a heart-shaped cross section. I have a number in different sizes...I will have to post a picture.

TattooedGQ · 8 October 2010, 11:51 PM

Thanks Kings, are they readily available, or kind of a specialty item?

kingshouse41225 · 9 October 2010, 09:57 AM

They have not made them in a long time, but you regularly see them on ebay. I did a quick perusal and found one. Item number: 200527468550

The hole in the top is small. When you are not using the inkwell tou can put a small cork in the hole, or just set a marble or small rubber ball on top.

kingshouse41225 · 9 October 2010, 10:16 AM

If you browse "inkwells" you will find a few more

370434011928, 220678146907, 290483877659, probably a lot more.

25 August 2010, 01:57 AM	#1
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Inkwells??? Does anyone use an inkwell as opposed to just filling your FP's straight out of the bottle? I know it's just an added step, and pretty unnecessary these days, but I dig them. I really want one to put on my desk at work, but all the ones I've seen on the 'bay are either so old they don't look like they're going to seal, or are just way too plain (I'm not looking for a glass bottle with a bakelite cap). I don't want my ink to evaporate on me. So does anyone know of anywhere I can get a nifty inkwell that's functional? Also, if anyone has pics, please post them up! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

25 August 2010, 05:06 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Little country auctions usually have some, keep an eye on 'The Bee' it's the antique newpaper for collectors. http://antiquesandthearts.com/ Inkwells enjoy a small but very loyal following of collectors; there is an interesting and diverse amount out there. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

25 August 2010, 05:11 AM	#3
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Thanks Chris, That site seems to have a lot of good resources. I appreciate it! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

8 October 2010, 11:51 PM	#7
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Thanks Kings, are they readily available, or kind of a specialty item? __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

26 August 2010, 11:57 PM	#4
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	Unfortunately, due to their very nature, inkwells will almost always have some evaporation, regardless of age and design. I have an inkwell on my desk which I use regularly...but...shrug Don't expect it to be an airtight ink-bottle. That's not what they were designed for and it won't be how they'll act.

28 August 2010, 07:30 PM	#5
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	FPs are already messy, I hate to imagine what would happen should your ink well get bumped. But hey, I too like to do things the hard way!

8 October 2010, 03:20 PM	#6
kingshouse41225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 11	Funnelwells do pretty good at combatting evaporation and spills. Most of the water that evaporates condenses on the top and drips back in. You can tip one and it does not spill. Funnelwells have a heart-shaped cross section. I have a number in different sizes...I will have to post a picture.

9 October 2010, 09:57 AM	#8
kingshouse41225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 11	They have not made them in a long time, but you regularly see them on ebay. I did a quick perusal and found one. Item number: 200527468550 The hole in the top is small. When you are not using the inkwell tou can put a small cork in the hole, or just set a marble or small rubber ball on top.

9 October 2010, 10:16 AM	#9
kingshouse41225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 11	If you browse "inkwells" you will find a few more 370434011928, 220678146907, 290483877659, probably a lot more.

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