Digital BW, The Print

On 18/08/2016 12:46 AM, michael3442@... 
[DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint] wrote:
>
> Walter, I asked you to clarify the manufacture and development of the
> Cone inks. Your response seems a bit unwarranted. As I said, I do not
> have a problem with the inks being manufactured in China. And it seems
> entirely appropriate that Jon Cone would consult closely with the
> manufacturer to arrive at precisely the formulation he desires. Buying
> the resulting inks in bulk and repackaging them for the end user is also
> an appropriate business activity. The Cone inks are highly regarded in
> fine art photography and we all have much to be grateful for as a result
> of Jon Cone's dedication to arriving at such excellent products. I hope
> that you will reconsider leaving this forum and continue to share news
> and information about this highly respected and important product line.

Well said, Michael. I did not read any malice in your questions about 
the source of IJM inks.

Perhaps Walter got out of bed on the wrong side that day -- it can 
happen to any of us from time to time. I hope he will continue to 
contribute to this mailing list. I have been on this list since 2001 and 
have always appreciated the quality of the discussion here.

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Peter Marquis-Kyle
www.marquis-kyle.com.au