jskeen
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This might be a little off topic, but it is at least marginally related, besides, I can't think of anybody else to ask. I've been looking to acquire some inkwells, both for myself, and with an idea in mind to turn some very small bottle stoppers and market a matching inkwell and fountain pen set.
I'm only really interested in glass wells right now, and my observations and surfing have led me to the conclusion that there are two major types available now. The first are basically just very small bottles, usually square, or something similar, but the interior generally follows the shape of the exterior. The second is basically a block of glass or cut crystal with a smaller, oblong round bottom chamber to hold the ink.
My question is, which type is better suited to refilling a modern fountain pen using a converter. What would you consider the minimum inside diameter at the neck for a bottle used to refill a modern fountain pen section? Another question would be, does an inkwell used with modern inks and not opened very often (as in used to refill a converter, as opposed to used with a dip pen) need to have a air tight lid? If said lid was turned from wood, would a CA finish on the bottom be sufficent to keep it from absorbing moisture, or would it need to have a glass or plastic bottom glued on? Would a cast pr bottom be better? Would a groove and O-ring be good enough for a seal?
If you use an inkwell to store your ink and refill your pens, post a pic and tell us the pros and cons of the design.
I'm only really interested in glass wells right now, and my observations and surfing have led me to the conclusion that there are two major types available now. The first are basically just very small bottles, usually square, or something similar, but the interior generally follows the shape of the exterior. The second is basically a block of glass or cut crystal with a smaller, oblong round bottom chamber to hold the ink.
My question is, which type is better suited to refilling a modern fountain pen using a converter. What would you consider the minimum inside diameter at the neck for a bottle used to refill a modern fountain pen section? Another question would be, does an inkwell used with modern inks and not opened very often (as in used to refill a converter, as opposed to used with a dip pen) need to have a air tight lid? If said lid was turned from wood, would a CA finish on the bottom be sufficent to keep it from absorbing moisture, or would it need to have a glass or plastic bottom glued on? Would a cast pr bottom be better? Would a groove and O-ring be good enough for a seal?
If you use an inkwell to store your ink and refill your pens, post a pic and tell us the pros and cons of the design.