Organics Studio return!!

[SIR]

Muahahahahaha

http://purepens.co.uk/acatalog/Organ...udio-Inks.html

[urushi4u]

Whatever happened to nitrogen? Is it no longer made?

[SIR]

Whatever happened to nitrogen? Is it no longer made?

"One thing I would like to mention is that we have made well over 40 different colors over the past 5 years or so, and we have phased them out for various reasons throughout that time. We are going to address this large collection of colors by continually reintroducing past colors and phasing out new colors based on a few factors: demand primarily, followed by dye and component availability. Some inks require dye that is not easily sourced that will unfortunately dictate availability. We will try to make this known as each ink is released and reissued so that you can come across a bottle if you’ve been searching for a while. Most recently, we have reintroduced around 100 bottles each of Mercury (Hg) Red, Potassium (K) Lavender, and the cult favorite Arsenic (As) Gray. Due up next for a brief rerelease after will be Boron (B) Brown, and Mark Twain’s Halley’s Comet Blue as we phase out Lewis Carroll’s Queen’s Rose and Neon (Ne) Orange. In the next month, we will also be releasing two new sheening inks."

http://www.organicsstudio.com/2017/0...her-stuff-too/

[Chrissy]

I brought a bottle of Thoreau Walden Pond back from Florida at the beginning of October.

Here's a very quick swab:

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[Lady Onogaro]

I just bought Walden Pond and Nitrogen.

[migo984]

I just bought Walden Pond and Nitrogen.

I also have those two :-)

[kevmid]

I just bought Emerson Twilight Blue, Walden Pond Blue, Nitrogen, Nickel Teal and Willow Green

[Chrissy]

Someone suggested to me that Organics Studio inks should be treated with Phenol to ensure they don't go mouldy.

Does anyone know a source for Phenol (Carbolic Acid) in the UK?

[mulrich]

I picked up a bottle of Nitrogen and Walden Pond while in Houston last week and just finished my first inking of Walden Pond. This is the first ink I’ve used that may sheen too much. It’s also been a bit of a chore to clean out of the pen and cap. I keep thinking I got everything out but a short soak keeps discovering more ink buried somewhere in the cap. Even with that, the ink is really neat. I’ll remember to only use it in a CC pen.

[migo984]

I picked up a bottle of Nitrogen and Walden Pond while in Houston last week and just finished my first inking of Walden Pond. This is the first ink I’ve used that may sheen too much. It’s also been a bit of a chore to clean out of the pen and cap. I keep thinking I got everything out but a short soak keeps discovering more ink buried somewhere in the cap. Even with that, the ink is really neat. I’ll remember to only use it in a CC pen.

I agree. I also think there is too much sheen; almost as gaudy as sparkle inks. It's nearly impossible to see the true colour of the ink. And the ink takes an age to dry too. I'll be very cautious which pens I use it in. I'll probably limit it to my Serendipity and glass nib dip pens.

[mulrich]

I agree. I also think there is too much sheen; almost as gaudy as sparkle inks. It's nearly impossible to see the true colour of the ink. And the ink takes an age to dry too. I'll be very cautious which pens I use it in. I'll probably limit it to my Serendipity and glass nib dip pens.

I forgot about the smudging and long dry time. Even after a few days to settle, any moisture on my hands sucks ink of the page. This may become a Christmas card ink to go along with EoC. There are things I like about the ink but it’s definitely high maintenance.

[fountainpagan]

1 clove inside the botle can prevent mold.

[Chrissy]

1 clove inside the botle can prevent mold.

Wow, really? Does the clove itself remain intact too?

[fountainpagan]

Normally, yes.
My oak gall ink has 2 years, and the cloves in it didn't move (well, I don't move the bottle often, either).

Edit - but you can leave the clove for a month, or two, and take it out after. There will sufficient antiseptic for a good moment.

[Chrissy]

Normally, yes.
My oak gall ink has 2 years, and the cloves in it didn't move (well, I don't move the bottle often, either).

Edit - but you can leave the clove for a month, or two, and take it out after. There will sufficient antiseptic for a good moment.

Thank you for the good idea.

[urushi4u]

Ink hacks!

[Marsilius]

I should not have read this post before getting to work. I don't think I will be able to focus on other things now. The ink is amazing looking, and I am back onto thinking about how I can ever turn my own two trash bags of galls into ink.

[fountainpagan]

Normally, yes.
My oak gall ink has 2 years, and the cloves in it didn't move (well, I don't move the bottle often, either).

Edit - but you can leave the clove for a month, or two, and take it out after. There will sufficient antiseptic for a good moment.

Thank you for the good idea.

You are welcome

[TSherbs]

I picked up a bottle of Nitrogen and Walden Pond while in Houston last week and just finished my first inking of Walden Pond. This is the first ink I’ve used that may sheen too much. It’s also been a bit of a chore to clean out of the pen and cap. I keep thinking I got everything out but a short soak keeps discovering more ink buried somewhere in the cap. Even with that, the ink is really neat. I’ll remember to only use it in a CC pen.

I wondered about these issues. This is too much sheen for me, anyway.

[VertOlive]

Someone suggested to me that Organics Studio inks should be treated with Phenol to ensure they don't go mouldy.

Does anyone know a source for Phenol (Carbolic Acid) in the UK?

Christy, phenol is a carcinogen. Handle with care and plenty of ventilation. A clove might be safer.