Yazeh
September 20th, 2023, 04:36 AM
I really enjoyed using this ink. It’s an improved version of Noodler’s Red Black with the added full waterproofness, until I reached the cleaning part. It was not as straightforward as I thought. The ink managed to stain my Lamy convertor and in the end after soaking for few hours in water, the red dye was more than tenacious. So, I simply dunked it in my Monteverde cleaning solution and the problem was solved.
However it didn't stain the Pilot CON-40 nor the cheap nonane Chinese convertor.
This is not a deal breaker for me. The worst thing is when ink smudges or refuses to dry, then bleed through. The rest I can live with, if I really like the ink.
It also doesn't like cheap thin papers.
Let's start with the chroma:
80308
Writing samples:
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It doesn't like thin copy paper.
80304
Photo:
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Comparison:
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Water-test: (Nothing budges)
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and finally an artwork. from a drawing challenge, entitled Solar System with my cat and mouse characters :)
Fountain pen inks De Atramentis Urban Grey / Red Grey
Kuretake brush pen (black)
Water colour (blue), Silver marker
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· Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, (Lamy EF/F/M/B/Stub 1.1), Osmiroid Copperplate nib
· What I liked: Well lubricated, intriguing colour.
· What disappointed me: Staining of Lamy convertor (a first for me), and cleaning.
· What some might not like: High maintenance cleaning, staining convertor, doesn't like cheap thin paper.
· Shading: Yes
· Ghosting: No.
· Bleed through:
· Flow Rate: Wet
· Lubrication: Excellent - Cushiony
· Nib Dry-out: No.
· Start-up: No.
· Saturation: No.
· Shading Potential: Yes
· Sheen: No.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: No.
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Didn’t notice.
· Staining (pen): Yes, Lamy convertor!
· Clogging: No.
· Cleaning: The red dye is tenacious.
· Water resistance: Excellent.
· Availability: 45 ml bottles.
Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier :)
However it didn't stain the Pilot CON-40 nor the cheap nonane Chinese convertor.
This is not a deal breaker for me. The worst thing is when ink smudges or refuses to dry, then bleed through. The rest I can live with, if I really like the ink.
It also doesn't like cheap thin papers.
Let's start with the chroma:
80308
Writing samples:
803058030680307
It doesn't like thin copy paper.
80304
Photo:
80301
Comparison:
80303
Water-test: (Nothing budges)
80302
and finally an artwork. from a drawing challenge, entitled Solar System with my cat and mouse characters :)
Fountain pen inks De Atramentis Urban Grey / Red Grey
Kuretake brush pen (black)
Water colour (blue), Silver marker
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/40ec5a00-e4c5-4dd3-a75c-65ad77daaf5a/dg8z4ze-bc3b24c5-e43e-4e82-9df6-49d58563c390.jpg/v1/fill/w_867,h_922,q_70,strp/deviant_art___challenge___solar_system_by_yazeh1_d g8z4ze-pre.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9 .eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZ DQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTg yMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7Imhla WdodCI6Ijw9MTM2MSIsInBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzQwZWM1YTAwLWU 0YzUtNGRkMy1hNzVjLTY1YWQ3N2RhYWY1YVwvZGc4ejR6ZS1iY zNiMjRjNS1lNDNlLTRlODItOWRmNi00OWQ1ODU2M2MzOTAuanB nIiwid2lkdGgiOiI8PTEyODAifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlc nZpY2U6aW1hZ2Uub3BlcmF0aW9ucyJdfQ.reBEkKz6nPlyyrUj qxEs9c2hDhzpa4auD8Hv6iqom3Y
· Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, (Lamy EF/F/M/B/Stub 1.1), Osmiroid Copperplate nib
· What I liked: Well lubricated, intriguing colour.
· What disappointed me: Staining of Lamy convertor (a first for me), and cleaning.
· What some might not like: High maintenance cleaning, staining convertor, doesn't like cheap thin paper.
· Shading: Yes
· Ghosting: No.
· Bleed through:
· Flow Rate: Wet
· Lubrication: Excellent - Cushiony
· Nib Dry-out: No.
· Start-up: No.
· Saturation: No.
· Shading Potential: Yes
· Sheen: No.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: No.
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Didn’t notice.
· Staining (pen): Yes, Lamy convertor!
· Clogging: No.
· Cleaning: The red dye is tenacious.
· Water resistance: Excellent.
· Availability: 45 ml bottles.
Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier :)