Noodler’s La Reine Mauve

[Yazeh]

Noodler’s La Reine Mauve

This ink could be the doomed sister of Kung Te-Cheng. They have the same distinct scent, viscosity, and behavior. The colour is not "mauve" in my book

Ink comes in 1 oz/30 ml bottles and is thus more expensive, it's supposedly guillotine-proof, though I won't dare to test it, in the regard

It isn’t as bad as I thought, but I won’t recommend to people who are not used to permanent inks. I recommend it for well-sealed pens that can be easily dismantled and cleaned, and dunked in a c leaning solution for 30 minutes.

It is pen/nib/paper dependent. It bled through TR 68 gr/ Mnemosyne and copy paper with all nibs. It’s best for Midori, Rhodia and thick absorbent paper (like Peter Pauper) notebooks.

I had to prime my pens a few times, but in general it was a pleasant writing experience. At one point I had to change my Kakuno’s EF nib to M. In Lamy it behaved reasonably well, I enjoyed journaling with a Stub as much as with the Ef nib.

Let's start with the uninspiring chroma:
Chroma - Noodler's La Reine Mauve.jpeg

Writing Samples:

Rhodia - Reine Mauve.jpg

Midori- Reine Mauve.jpeg

Tr68gr Reine Mauve.jpeg
Note this famous quote is apocryphal
Hammermill - Reine Mauve.jpg

Photo:
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Comparison:

Purple - Comparison.jpg

Water test:
Watertest - LaReine Mauve.jpeg

and finally an artwork: La Reine Mauve inspired by a portrait of Marie-Antoinette:

The background is Noodler's Socrates.





· Pens used: Plilot Kakuno Ef, Lamy Safari (EF/F/M/B, 1.1), Osmiroid Copperplate nib
· What I liked: Gorgeous colour, short drytimes.
· What I did not like: Scent, and some flow issues and bleed through.
· What some might not like: It stains and the scent can induce headaches.
· Shading: None.
· Ghosting: Yes, on copy/ TR 68gr/Mnemosyne papers
· Bleed through: Same as above
· Flow Rate: Medium, viscous
· Lubrication: Above average
· Nib Dry-out: Not really.
· Start-up: Did not notice.
· Saturation: Very
· Shading Potential: Nope.
· Sheen: No.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Didn’t look for it.
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Didn’t notice.
· Staining (pen): It stains be forewarned.
· Clogging: No.
· Cleaning: Not as bad as I thought. I rinsed and soaked with water and then let the feed/section rest in cleaning solution as a safe measure.
· Water resistance: Excellent.
· Availability: 1 oz, 30 ml bottle.



Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier

[LizEF]

Thanks, Yazeh, for a fun and suspenseful ink review! I don't know why one would sell an ink that has such a tendency to bleed, but, whatever. The chroma is boring, but a nice purple. It actually looks nicer than the color of the writing samples, suggesting it's an ink that wants to be slathered on (so it can bleed through more, I guess). The De Atramentis Artist Violet looks nice and saturated - will look forward to seeing that review.

And as always, your sketches are the best part: water test drawing reaction: - that hair on kitty is fabulous!! And Kitty-Antoinette is looking regal and just a little mysterious. Perhaps she's thinking about salmon-flavored cake...

Fabulous review!

[Sailor Kenshin]

I actually do like the color (though what is 'mauve' anyway?) but the JH Violet Pensee seems close enough for me. The comparison is great!

I love the water test and Kitteh Antionette. Please keep your Ink-splorations coming, Yazeh, and thanks!

Oh, and PS, yeah, I can do without headaches.

[mizgeorge]

Thank you as always Yazeh - what a fab review! I actually quite like the colour (given that it's a part of the spectrum that doesn't usually excite me), but I'm thoroughly untempted!

I am completely smitten by Marie Catoinette and her amazing gown. I want to treat her to all the things that a kitty would find regally delicious and groom her beautiful curls - wonderful!

[Yazeh]

Thanks, Yazeh, for a fun and suspenseful ink review! I don't know why one would sell an ink that has such a tendency to bleed, but, whatever.

Me neither! But there are quite a bit of inks like that!

I did a c
The chroma is boring, but a nice purple. It actually looks nicer than the color of the writing samples, suggesting it's an ink that wants to be slathered on (so it can bleed through more, I guess).

I did a few portrait with it. It was fun and relaxing to do. And the lady had purple head of hair

The De Atramentis Artist Violet looks nice and saturated - will look forward to seeing that review.

Wet and well lubricated in a nutshell

And as always, your sketches are the best part: water test drawing reaction: - that hair on kitty is fabulous!! And Kitty-Antoinette is looking regal and just a little mysterious. Perhaps she's thinking about salmon-flavored cake...

Fabulous review!

Thank you so much. It means a lot

[Yazeh]

I actually do like the color (though what is 'mauve' anyway?) but the JH Violet Pensee seems close enough for me. The comparison is great!

I like the colour too

I love the water test and Kitteh Antionette. Please keep your Ink-splorations coming, Yazeh, and thanks!

Thank you. I'll do my best

Oh, and PS, yeah, I can do without headaches.

Me too

[Yazeh]

Thank you as always Yazeh - what a fab review!

🙏🙏🙏

I actually quite like the colour (given that it's a part of the spectrum that doesn't usually excite me), but I'm thoroughly untempted!

I had to admit, I was smitten too

I am completely smitten by Marie Catoinette and her amazing gown. I want to treat her to all the things that a kitty would find regally delicious and groom her beautiful curls - wonderful!

Thank you. It was one of those quick sketches that worked out

[LizEF]

The De Atramentis Artist Violet looks nice and saturated - will look forward to seeing that review.

Wet and well lubricated in a nutshell

Man, you'd think it was a De Atramentis ink...