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    Super5- Delhi

    I personally would not appreciate receiving a letter with this ink with an Ef nib, however, I enjoyed using this ink for art projects.
    It is my understanding that the inks were originally made by Roherer and Klingner and used the same bottles, but the packaging has changed and now the inks come in 30 ml bottles.

    What surprised me was the amount of ink stuck in the transparent section of pilot Kakuno, which I had forgotten in water for 3 days. It needed a pen flush to remove it.
    It’s no biggy in my book, but it might be for some.

    Ink is very well behaved and works well on copy paper with most nibs.
    If you want a slightly reddish waterproof orange go for Carmen, which is easily available in North America and cheaper.
    Chroma
    Chroma Super5 - Delhi.jpg
    Writing samples:
    Rhodia - Super5 Delhi.jpgMidori- Super5 Delhi.jpegTr68gr Super5 Delhi.jpeg
    It really well behaved on Hammermill, the only bleed though was with heavy handed flexing
    Hammermill - Super5- Delhi.jpg
    Photo:
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    Comparison:
    Orange comparison.jpg
    Watertest: (Nothing budged)
    Watertest Super5 Delhi.jpeg



    And finally an artwork: Castle, This was part of the inktober challenge, it gave me the opportunity to use Super5-Delhi (rigtht) and R&K Sketchink Carmen (Left)
    The idea was of walls we built around our selves...
    The blue ink is Herbin Bleu Nuit....



    · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B/1.9), Kanwrite with an Ahab nib
    · What I liked: Nice bright orange colour.
    · What I did not like: Price, availability in North America, and cleaning, dryness
    · What some might not like: Same as above.
    · Shading: No, only with very wide nibs…
    · Ghosting: No.
    · Bleed through: No.
    · Flow Rate: Medium
    · Lubrication: Slightly below average, especially with Ef nibs.
    · Nib Dry-out: No.
    · Start-up: No.
    · Saturation: No.
    · Shading Potential: Dismal.
    · Sheen: No.
    · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: No.
    · Nib Creep / “Crud”: No.
    · Staining (pen): No.
    · Clogging: No.
    · Cleaning: It needs a cleaning solution.
    · Water resistance: Excellent
    · Availability: 30 ml /Cartridges

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

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    Default Re: Super5 - Delhi

    "Ohmmmmm," said the kitty.

    "Ohmmmmm," replied the mousey.

    Love it!

    Thanks for the review, Yazeh. I like the color and shading, but am not going to go hunting overseas inks, so I'll survive without it. Lucky you - no chance I'll write you an EF letter with it.

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    Default Re: Super5 - Delhi

    Lovely review (and lovely kitty).

    I've been tempted by the super5 range, but never got any as it was all such a faff from here as none of my European suppliers that don't charge a huge postage premium ever seemed to have it.

    Now I see the comparison, I'm not worried!

    I think it might just be the time of year, but I seem to be suffering from ink ennui, and haven't found anything much I want to get recently. Either that, or perhaps I've reached saturation point!

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    Default Re: Super5 - Delhi

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    "Ohmmmmm," said the kitty.

    "Ohmmmmm," replied the mousey.
    Love it!
    Thx!

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Thanks for the review, Yazeh. I like the color and shading, but am not going to go hunting overseas inks, so I'll survive without it.
    Carmen is quite close

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Lucky you - no chance I'll write you an EF letter with it.
    Such a blessing

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    Default Re: Super5 - Delhi

    Love orange in clothes and inks! And the shading this exhibits in a fat nib. I don't think I would like its staininess, though, and it might be hard to read.

    Beautiful sketch. Kitteh and Mousie seem to be enjoying themselves, lucky pair.

    Thanks, Yazeh, for continuing with these reviews and comparisons. Caran D'Ache Electric Orange might be an ink I'd actually use!
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    Default Re: Super5 - Delhi

    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    Lovely review (and lovely kitty).
    🙏

    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    I've been tempted by the super5 range, but never got any as it was all such a faff from here as none of my European suppliers that don't charge a huge postage premium ever seemed to have it.
    A blessing is disguise I guess
    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    Now I see the comparison, I'm not worried!
    Then I achieved my goal!
    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    I think it might just be the time of year, but I seem to be suffering from ink ennui, and haven't found anything much I want to get recently. Either that, or perhaps I've reached saturation point!
    That's the beginning of enlightenment 🙏

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    Love orange in clothes and inks! And the shading this exhibits in a fat nib. I don't think I would like its staininess, though, and it might be hard to read.

    Beautiful sketch. Kitteh and Mousie seem to be enjoying themselves, lucky pair.

    Thanks, Yazeh, for continuing with these reviews and comparisons. Caran D'Ache Electric Orange might be an ink I'd actually use!
    🙏 for your kind words. Electric orange is a pricey bottle of ink but with the cartridges it's manageable
    Last edited by Yazeh; October 20th, 2023 at 01:16 PM.

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    Default Re: Super5 - Delhi

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    "Ohmmmmm," said the kitty.

    "Ohmmmmm," replied the mousey.

    Love it!

    Thanks for the review, Yazeh. I like the color and shading, but am not going to go hunting overseas inks, so I'll survive without it. Lucky you - no chance I'll write you an EF letter with it.
    No EF letters with that ink. They'd be too EFing hard to read.

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