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Technical Support & Feedback / Diluting Moon Palace Sumi Ink

« on: September 22, 2023, 11:51:17 AM »

I am using Moon Palace Sumi Ink with a Hunt 101 nib.
When I started this combination I felt that the ink need dilution so add a small amount of water.
The nib is cleaned and works well.
When I load the nib I tap it on the bottle neck to get rid of the excess yet the first couple of letters are 'heavy'.  Then I can get fairly good results.

How do I know when to dilute ink or when I have over-diluted?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Jack

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Introductions / Hello From Norfolk UK

« on: September 13, 2023, 05:14:24 PM »

Hello to Everyone,
   
I am calling from Norfolk UK and have to tell you that I am extremely happy to be accepted into the forum.
I tried calligraphy some years ago but found that I couldnīt give it the level of attention it required.
My work took me away to many parts of the world and didnīt leave much room for other interests.

As I am retired now I do have much more time for for more pleasant pastimes.  Learning copperplate is near the top of llist.

Although I havenīt reached the Ļshaking hands and the memory failuresĻ part of my life yet, I
donīt absorb information as quickly as I used to.  So, please go easy on me when I donīt fully understand everything that you tell me.

Best regards,
Jack