I recently found a stash of unobtanium (Lamy Ltd Ed Dark Lilac) at a vendor in Canada, one in the Netherlands and one in the U.K. For whatever reason the prices on Lamy ink cartridges is WAY cheaper over there and you can save (depending on how many you order) a LOT. The cheapest I've seen Lamy cartridges in the USA is via JetPens dot com when your order is over $25 and you get free shipping...they end up being the straight $4.50. Appleboom, in the Netherlands, sells them for as little as $1.80 (if you order ten) and ships cheap via international envelope if it's just the cartridges.
I haven't yet taken the time to see the difference in the cost of Diamine, and other brands.
Yes...I know that per volume buying bottled ink is way cheaper. I got the Lamy Dark Lilac in cartridges only cause it's no longer made and available only at truly horrible prices.
Plus...I like to carry an extra "just in case" cartridge along if I'm out and about...and carry cartridges only when I'm traveling. Just me.
Be aware though, cartridges don't last really long term. The plastic is said to be permeable over time and will lose the liquid portion of the contents, concentrating the contents and reducing flow properties. How long do they last? Don't know.
I haven't yet taken the time to see the difference in the cost of Diamine, and other brands.
Yes...I know that per volume buying bottled ink is way cheaper. I got the Lamy Dark Lilac in cartridges only cause it's no longer made and available only at truly horrible prices.
Plus...I like to carry an extra "just in case" cartridge along if I'm out and about...and carry cartridges only when I'm traveling. Just me.
Be aware though, cartridges don't last really long term. The plastic is said to be permeable over time and will lose the liquid portion of the contents, concentrating the contents and reducing flow properties. How long do they last? Don't know.