There's no question that these are waterbased fountain pen ink. I've used the cartridges a number of times and always been pleased by the color and performance. The cartridges are on a large green background cardboard backed blister pack, with no information about the source or manufacturer. The color range is limited: blue, black, red, brown and green. They sell calligraphy pens much like the Sheaffer sets, and sell ink in standard international cartridges 12/$2.95. In many of the art supply and drugstores here (Northern California) there's a brand called Manuscript that sells for very reasonable prices. I was going to raise the topic of Manuscript brand ink one of these days. There are examples out there of stuff labeled calligraphy/fountain pen ink that contain either shellac or acrylic paint, both of which will clog a pen permanently (or at least until it's taken apart and all of the "set" ink is scraped off!). You should check the label carefully to see if there is a hint of the real maker somewhere (it's surely relabeled ink, not specially made for Hobby Lobby). If it's relabeled or private label Skrip, it will have been made in Slovenia. Only reason I suggest care is that something labeled "fountain pen ink" not made by any of the recognized manufacturers could well not be fountain pen ink. If it does dissolve and wash away, it's real fountain pen ink and you can use it with abandon. Not good for the pen, or your pocketbook. I would be wary - check carefully by allowing the ink to dry on some plastic sheet of some sort and then wash it off - if the ink stays put, it definitely should NOT be used in a fountain pen, it's gonna dry on the nib and become totally insoluble, just like India Ink. I've not seen the ink you describe, I may have to make a trip. Unless your's is a much better one that ours here, you didn't find Skrip except in cartridges.
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