waterproof pen ink

[jlnel]

are there any kits/components to make a waterproof pen that a surveyor or another person that works in foul weather would use. i have not started turning anything yet and thought when i do i wanted to make a few pens for a couple people that have been helping me out and they use the waterproof write anywhere pens. thanks for the help.

 

[gwilki]

You can use the pressurized gel refills. They will fit any kit that uses a Parker style refill. LV carries them. I would think that others do, too.

Here is the link on LV

http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=45401&cat=2,2180,44641,45401

 

[monophoto]

I wouldn't worry about the pen. The real issue for someone who uses a pen outdoors in all weather are the ink system and the paper.

There are waterproof 'papers'. Inks are another matter. Conventional ballpoint ink is water resistant, but the principle of the ball point relies on the friction between the ball and the paper. That could be a problem if things are wet.

There are waterproof inks for fountain pens - but AFAIK, these are only waterproof after they have dried.

Roller ball pens need less friction, and probably would work better that ball points. But the ink in them may not be waterproof. I think the best option would be a rollerball that uses a waterproof (or at least water resistant) ink.

 

[Chthulhu]

Fisher Space Pen refills usually come with a little slip-on adapter that lets them work in pens that use Parker-style refills. Those will write on just about anything.