how useful is it on paper - does the ink soak through?
388361
If you are using notebook paper the ink will definitely soak through. If you use it on thicker paper it won't soak through unless you press down hard or write really slowly.
388362
I've used them to write a few quick notes on average lined paper and while you can see the words through the back, if held up to the light, it doesn't soak in and through, if you don't press super hard.
1773036
Probably a good question for Sophia Global. However, I have some unopened waiting to use, and the ink is still quite 'fluid'. Hope this helps.
197471
I do calligraphy, and unfortunately, the pilot pens is not waterproof. I have googled and seen clips on YouTube about ways to substitute different inks. I really like the pilot pen because the ink is always ready to flow!! I wish that the nib was angled for optimal Calligraphy effect, though...if they market a pen like that and with waterproof ink, this will be my go-to calligraphy pen! It would be awesome.
1099967
On regular printer paper you can see the ink on the other side but it does not bleed through. In my experience, the black pens "bleed" less than the blue/red/etc.
179005
with this product, I would suggest no as the ink can be 'leaky" it's quite moist. it really needs paper in order for it not to bleed. just my thoughts.
1369461
The print will be fine but I don't believe it will be waterproof. I think the ink will run.
1751690
Yes. The ink is junk, and so is the carbon/stencil paper. The machine works well enough for my novice needs. The tutorial movie is also junk, but there's plenty of info online.
818188
It can if you do a bit of extra work. There are inks you can purchase for printers that are waterproof. To make it have a shiny/harder cover, you can purchase clear sheets of contact paper, peel their backs off, and stick them over the sheet of paper. If the printed item is small enough, you can even use clear packing tape as an alternative to the contact paper.
1307755
Absolutely not, once it's dry. It is fountain pen ink, so it washes off the pen mechanism with water, but it has a chemical reaction with the cellulose in paper that makes it very permanent after it drys.
340215
No, no - the pages are a good thickness- Unless you are using a sharpee or something, you won't see the ink through
1399292
Yes if you click on it the ink part comes through. Not good if you don't look first to make sure it's only the rubber. I've never had a problem with it though. I guess I never use it as a pen.
142765
Hi. I printed an email and dripped water on it, and the ink held up pretty good; however, it did smear when I rubbed my finger over it, but the letters were still there. I hope this review was helpful.
1157182
Does not ooze ink even on airplanes. It does soak through thin paper found in some notebooks. No soak through on hi quality papers.
239080
This is partially dependent on the ink, but for the standard blue that comes with this, there's no bleeding *through* regular paper. I take notes with mine and it's just fine. It's a little difficult to write on the back of the page, though, because you can see the writing on the front (not much, though). Slow writing is actually better for this as long as you don't stab the paper with your pen (or otherwise apply excessive pressure).
1030503
Yes the INK works Great & actually better because it allows you to use all the ink to the end. It may not tell you when it's almost empty but I would rather use all the Ink then be warned & have it effect my printing & cutting my ink short. :-)
476631
Not waterproof; it's just regular printer paper glued to a very thin magnet sheet. You can spray or paint over the printing (after the ink has dried) with an acrylic sealer or a waterproof Mod Podge to protect your project.
875940
I've used mine for note-taking for over a year, and I haven't noticed any fading in the ink. It's not as vibrant as when it initially goes onto the page, but that's because it dries. I've used mine on copy paper and in notebooks. I love them, and actually just bought a new set for summer school.