On March 19, 2022 my Blue Diplomat Aero (Extra Fine) joined its comrades when it was filled with Noodler's Blue. I refilled it once; the last refill was on July 6, 2022. The pen was in use for 10 months and was emptied and cleaned on January 22, 2023, saying good-bye to its fellows.

Thoughts Before Filling

My Pilot Custom Heritage is just about out of ink, and I’m wanting to use my Diplomat Aero and a blue ink. I don’t think I’ve ever actually filled a pen with Noodler’s Blue, and I like the color. I use this ink when grinding nibs, dipping the nibs into the bottle and testing the experience. It’s time to be a bit more intentional and just use the ink.

Thoughts After Cleaning the Pen

This has actually been empty for a while…I forgot to update this entry. I still enjoy this blue. It’s not special, it doesn’t stand out, but it is BLUE. I also still enjoy this pen. The nib is smooth, the pen itself is comfortable in the hand. I’m glad to have both the ink and the pen in my possession.