99 BOTTLES OF D'YO ON THE WALL

BS"D


Take one down, pass it around - I've finally emptied my first full bottle of sofrut ink! After repairing & writing Megilot, Mezuzot, Sifrei Torah, & writing a good part of this Torah as well, the bottle is empty! It only took 5 years...
...now I understand why it's so expensive. Not only is it labour-intensive to make (I'm starting my first batch), but it lasts forever. Even for someone like me who lays the ink down generously.
YAY!
Bottle number two is a slightly different recipe, called "Nahari", which both the sofrim who trained me recommended. It will be a joy to get to know its texture & viscosity.
& in all this time, I have not completely worn down any of my kulmusim (quills). Even though I sharpen them at least once per day while in use.
These materials have staying power, B"H.