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    Cool Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    This is my 2nd pigment ink review from this brand. The first one is here.

    Kala inks are based in Taiwan and make mostly pigment inks.


    According to https://geology.com/minerals/hematite.shtml:Hematite is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth's surface and in the shallow crust and the most important ore of iron.


    For what is worth Hematite (which means blood red) is one for the oldest pigments and was used for the cave painting by our ancestors
    These are some modern Hematite pigments:



    Kala Hematite resembles the top right (Blue Ridge Violet Hematite). It is dusky dream grey, purple, not as wet as Scapolite, but slightly sluggish. It is pleasing, soothing colour, especially with broad and fude nibs.
    Lets starts with the Chroma:
    Kala Hematite - Chroma .jpeg


    Comparison
    Kala Hematite - Comparaison.jpg

    It has also a beautiful green/ gold sheen on Mnemosyne paper under artificial light:
    4B3535E3-DF7D-4347-909D-1C2801690E00_1_201_a.jpeg

    Writing samples:
    Midori
    Midori.jpg




    TR 68gr
    TR 68gr.jpg
    Photos


    Rhodia
    Rhodia.jpg
    Maruman

    Maruman.jpg
    Cheap paper front and back
    Cheap paper.jpg
    Cheap paper - back.jpg
    Water resistance:
    Note: under running water it was fine, but the moment I dried it with a paper towel, this happened



    and finally a fun sketch:

    Owl -.jpeg







    · Pens used: Lamy Safari (Reverse Fine/ Fine/ Medium /Broad) / Kanwrite Ultraflex / Pilot Plumix
    · What I liked: Very easy to clean. Pleasing / tender colour. A pleasure to write with.
    · What I didn’t liked: It’s iffy water resistance. If you spill water, you’re ok, however, if you try to dry it up you will make a mess.
    · Shading: Only wide a fude nib.
    · Ghosting: Yes, On cheap paper
    · Bleed through: Yes, with absorbent papers.
    · Flow Rate: Good.
    · Lubrication: Good.
    · Nib Dry-out: Not noticed.
    · Start-up: No problem.
    · Saturation: Dark.
    · Shading Potential: Only with a fude nib
    · Sheen: With some papers, like Mnemosyne.
    · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Not noticed
    · Nib Creep / “Crud”: No
    · Staining (pen): No
    · Clogging: No.
    · Cleaning: Easy to clean
    · Water resistance: See for yourself
    · Availability: 30 ml bottles

    Comments appreciated but absolutely not necessary

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Thanks, Yazeh! Awww... Cute little owl. And who's that hiding in the tree?

    The inks green sheen is nice. This ink might be too dark to see any color from an EF, but I really like the color of the background in the owl sketch. Looking forward to trying it.

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Thanks for the review Nice colour and sheen. A shame it's a pigment ink. Not for me.
    Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Thanks, Yazeh! Awww... Cute little owl. And who's that hiding in the tree?
    A very shy hen
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    The inks green sheen is nice. This ink might be too dark to see any color from an EF, but I really like the color of the background in the owl sketch. Looking forward to trying it.
    The sheen is only on Mnemosyne paper. I wonder how it will look with your EF. Is yours dry or wet?

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by Chrissy View Post
    Thanks for the review Nice colour and sheen. A shame it's a pigment ink. Not for me.
    Much appreciated Chrissy. I would call it pseudo pigment ink. It's nothing like sketchInks or De Atramentis document inks, in case you're tempted

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    A very shy hen


    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    I wonder how it will look with your EF. Is yours dry or wet?
    I'd say it's middle of the road, neither particularly dry nor particularly wet.

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post



    I'd say it's middle of the road, neither particularly dry nor particularly wet.
    I would say Scapolite will be µ330 , Hematite 300 µ, if it makes any sense

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    I would say Scapolite will be µ330 , Hematite 300 µ, if it makes any sense
    'twill be interesting to see how close you are!

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    I would say Scapolite will be µ330 , Hematite 300 µ, if it makes any sense
    'twill be interesting to see how close you are!

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Hematite

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    I would say Scapolite will be µ330 , Hematite 300 µ, if it makes any sense
    'twill be interesting to see how close you are!

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