Dry writing Parker 51

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Here's a comparison between a parker 51 I sent for repair to fix the breather tube and dryness issue and a pilot vanishing point fine nib with the same ink. Should I send it back to get the nib adjusted? I'm worried without removing the hood I'll scratch up the bottom of the nib inserting a brass shim or feeler gauge. The hood was re-shellaced when assembled after fixing too I believe. I'm disappointed in how pale it is with pretty much all inks I've tried so far, blue blacks become cloudy greys. IMG_20201108_185500912~3.jpg


Actually, my mistake. The vanishing point has tsuki-yo in it, which should be a lighter color than shin kai.