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    Cool De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    This ink belongs to the Artist series and is slightly less archival than the Document series.

    In a nutshell: I would recommend this ink only to those who either used broad nibs, wet medium/fine nibs without feedback and excellent smooth paper. For those who don't use these options, mindfulness is obligatory. 😇


    Longwinded version:
    This is a high maintenance ink in a nonconventional way: It demands the right nib/paper combination!
    The Pilot Kakuno Ef wrote with a smoothness of fingernails on chalkboard. The perfect self-torture implement. The Stub like a blunt knife.

    With Lamy Safari F/M, while the line was nice and juicy, I recoiled each time I reached for the pen. Some one had mixed sand in the ink. It’s a good option for those who have serious pen /ink addicts. You will be pen sober in no time.

    However, writing with a Pilot M/Safari B/Kanwrite was surprisingly enjoyable. And with the fude nib acceptable.
    So be forewarned.

    Chroma

    Ink comparison:

    Writing samples:
    Rhodia
    Rhodia.jpg
    TR 68gr
    Tr68.jpeg
    Midori
    Midori.jpeg

    Cheap/ absorbent paper
    Cheap paper.jpg
    Back
    Cheap paper - back.jpg
    Photo: TR 68gr
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    Close up:
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    I challenge myself with the yearly inktober. This sketch was done with the Ef nib. I can blame the mediocrity of my talent to the ink... but surprisingly the experience was acceptable... The left to right motion worked fine.
    Sketch - Angel 1.jpeg
    Water test: A bit of excess ink is removed, but other than that respectable.



    · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno (Ef/M/stub) Lamy Safari (Fine/ /Medium /Broad) / Kanwrite Ultraflex (wet) / Jinhao 450 fude (wet)
    · What I liked: Writing with a broad nib, and Kakuno M and sketching
    · What I didn’t liked: Writing with Ef, F, medium and stub. It needs a wet pen and a smooth nib.
    · Shading: From medium to broad
    · Ghosting: Yes, On cheap paper
    · Bleed through: Yes, with absorbent papers.
    · Flow Rate: Good
    · Lubrication: If you write with wet nib.
    · Nib Dry-out: Not noticed.
    · Start-up: No problem.
    · Saturation: Dark.
    · Shading Potential: Bleak.
    · Sheen: Nonexistent
    · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Not noticed
    · Nib Creep / “Crud”: No
    · Staining (pen): No
    · Clogging: No.
    · Cleaning: Easy. Though it might stain transparent sections.
    · Water resistance: Excellent
    · Availability: 50 ml bottles


    Comments appreciated but not obligatory

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    Default Re: De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    I love the kitties on your swatch cards, @Yazeh! And now that I think about it, I'm rather surprised by the lack of lubrication. De Atramentis inks, in my experience, tend to be wet and well-lubricated - even in EF nibs. It's too bad this one is an exception.

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    Default Re: De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    I love the kitties on your swatch cards, @Yazeh! And now that I think about it, I'm rather surprised by the lack of lubrication. De Atramentis inks, in my experience, tend to be wet and well-lubricated - even in EF nibs. It's too bad this one is an exception.
    Thanks! I love them kitties too
    Yep, I was surprised too. In retrospect and struggling with the equally dry, mystery ink #48, I'm thinking maybe it has to do with the amount of pressure I exert. When writing I apply more pressure, when sketching I don't. So maybe that's the key

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    Default Re: De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    Such a shame for such a nice colour.

    I also love the kitties - and everything else about your reviews Yazeh

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    Default Re: De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    The color is right up my alley. But not the properties! Thanks for the review, Yazeh. 😊
    My other pen is a Montblanc.

    And my other blog is a tumblr!


    And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD

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    Default Re: De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    Such a shame for such a nice colour.

    I also love the kitties - and everything else about your reviews Yazeh
    You're too kind

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    Default Re: De Atramentis Artist Sepia

    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    The color is right up my alley. But not the properties! Thanks for the review, Yazeh.

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