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What experiences exist with Montblanc Loveletter Ink regarding cleaning, scent and ink residues?

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The Loveletter Ink (Je t'aime) delivers a pleasant Bordeaux red and a rose-like scent that on paper quickly dissipates, but in the bottle is pungent. Water solubility and erasability are inconsistently stated in the trade; collector reports show, however, that red shades are basically more problematic than blues and adhere longer in the feed. A serious disadvantage is the lasting odour off-gassing of the pen: even after weeks of flushing and refilling with neutral-scented ink, the smell often persists for four and a half weeks or longer, which can be unpleasant in closed rooms. Recommended is therefore use in an only occasionally used pen, thorough flushing immediately after writing dry, and prolonged airing of the opened pen over several days.

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