[PrintOwners] Ink

[David Charleson]

I know I'm going to get a lot of different responses to this, but i have 
to ask anyway.
What seems to be the best brand of ink to use on small presses? I've 
been using Van Son Quickson for a while, its ok except when i have a 
PMS187, 5 # container
i seem to have a hard time maintaining a good ink/water balance.  Even 
when using meatl plates, I usually have to "doctor" the ink with Aqua 
varnish to get some consistancy out of the ink. After a lot of messing 
around and a good deal of wasted make ready sheets and time it settles 
down and can run.Maybe im getting old and dont want to have to mess with 
the ink straight out of the can. Any other ink manufactures you use that 
you would recommend, ive got some Braden Sutfin Base inks coming, i will 
mix up 1# of PMS187 and try that and see if there is a noticeable 
difference. Ive been running presses for 30 yrs and this one is driving 
me batty. Is there that magical ink out there that works the way it is 
supposed to?

Thanks
David Charleson
President
Commercial Press Inc.
216 Cowan Rd
Canton NY 13617
P 315.386.3431
F 315.386.5259
cpress at northnet.org
www.commercialpressink.com