Kakimori, describes their ink as such : "Soyo is like a breath of fresh air. A colour that evokes the feeling of a pleasant breeze."
Photo courtesy of Kakimori website.
Lets start with the chroma:
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This is my least favorite ink by Kakimori, mostly because of it's paleness and lack of lubrication. You would need a cushiony nib, to enjoy the writing experience. Otherwise it's scratchy with finer nibs and dry times are quite long, especially with Japanese paper.
Writing samples:
Rhodia
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For some reason, the scanner picks green (with Midori). This is a pale blue.
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Tomoe River 68gr
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It behaves well on Hammermill copy paper 20 lb
Front:
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Back
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Photo:
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I would say, its utility is for fountain pen ink art, journaling with wide or cushiony nibs preferably on thick absorbent papers.
Water test:
Left side was held under running water
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Comparaison:
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and finally a small sketch on Strathmore Drawing Paper:
This was one my doodles, for the yearly Inktober challenge, the prompt was Doctor.
I was wondering if Dr. Felix would be able to manage his speech without being distracted by the tassel
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· Pens used: Pilot Elite (Ef/Stub) Lamy Safari (Ef/F/M/B), Kanwrite Ultraflex, Jinhao fude nib
· What I liked: writing with a wide fude nib, and ironically smudging and easy of cleaning.
· What I did not like: Writing experience with all pens (very scratchy) but the very wet, Kanwrite, and Jinhao fude nib. Illegibility with most nibs. Long dry times.
· What some might not like: Same as above.
· Shading: None.
· Ghosting: Faint
· Bleed through: None
· Flow Rate: Too wet
· Lubrication: None existent
· Nib Dry-out: None.
· Start-up: None
· Saturation: Light
· Shading Potential: Only with fude nib.
· Sheen: None.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: None
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Nope.
· Staining (pen): No.
· Clogging: No.
· Cleaning: Easy
· Water resistance: Excellent
· Availability: 30 ml bottles.
Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
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