what is the gell used in ink pens?

I would certainly hope not.It doesn't even sound appetizing to me. even if it is non toxic. How are you going to get enough out to color anything good? You know ink only comes off on shirt pockets, so you may not be able to shake it loose no matter how hard you try.I would suggest you use food ...

I use higgins ink, its cheap and it works well,there is also noodlers ink and waterman, those are nice but expensive, but whatever you do dont use india ink, its laquer basedand will bugger up your pen.

Wildflower7: I would suggest that you contact Jack Price, owner of Vintage Fountain Pens in Columbus, Ohio. He's an honest businessman who specializes in all forms of fountain pens. He can be reached by phone in the afternoons at 614-267-8468; cell 614-571-8098 or by mail at the store address ...

Imitation everything is sold on the net. The weapon to use against being " taken " is to educate yourself and be a bit or a lot skeptical about a transaction. On Ebay my history is 100% positive and although some scammers can foil these tools you at least have some help. Ask the sellers questions ...

Try hair spray to get the ink off. Hair spray takes ink stains out of clothes.

you have to have it appraised by a legitimate document examiner, appraiser or Gibson expert.