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    Default EFNIR: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    Extra Fine Nib Ink Review: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    This is review #304 in my series. Here's the YouTube video:


    Post-recording notes: This is a very nice, dark, neutral, smooth-flowing black ink. As far as feel and behavior go, it may well be the best black ink I've used, even though I've rated others at "excellent" for lubrication, there's just something about this one that makes it pleasant to use. Flows well, well lubricated, and yet writes a fine line? Don't ask me to explain it!

    You have to go looking for the sheen (from this nib). I can't quite tell the color, maybe copper? The microscope image was dull as rocks. Cleaning was surprisingly quick and easy.

    This ink was gifted to me by a generous FPGeek.

    Zoomed in photo (The nib must have caught a piece of cat hair or something to leave those little trails behind.)


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    Scan of Completed Review


    Absorbent Paper Close-up (top is puzzle paper like thick newsprint, bottom is old 20lb copy paper)


    Line width (The "I" in "Ink:". Magnification is 100x. The grid is 100x100µm. The scale is 330µm, with eleven divisions of 30µm each. The line width for this ink is roughly 276µm. With 304 inks measured, the average line width is 297µm.) (Yep, coppery sheen.)


    Water Test Results (In real life, I see hints of green in there, though I saw none going down the sink - looked more slightly purple.)


    Other (As you can see, the void kitty is darker than the ink. )


    Previous Review: Lamy Red.

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    Default Re: EFNIR: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    Holy squeakin' peckin' cliffhanger, Batman! Sooo tempted by this black ink, even if it's got a long and inconvenient name.

    (But then I looked at the dry time. And realized I must have eleven black inks if you include cartridges.)

    And then again it's not half as black as Void Kitteh… whose expression says, 'I'm only staying here coz Meowmy asked.' So although I love the review, this black ink will not join my hordes of others.

    Liz, huge thanks once again for the inky happiness. And the story! Can't wait for the next one. 💝 👏🏻 👍🏻
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    Default Re: EFNIR: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    This is such a lovely review.
    The ink is lovely, the story twist really amazing but the star of the show is Klaw, though my Cat made a derogatory squeak, when I was saying out loud how cute Klaw is
    The copper sheen threads seem obvious in the line width photo.

    Thanks for making my day with feline fuzziness

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    Default Re: EFNIR: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    Holy squeakin' peckin' cliffhanger, Batman!


    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    Sooo tempted by this black ink, even if it's got a long and inconvenient name.

    (But then I looked at the dry time. And realized I must have eleven black inks if you include cartridges.)
    Yeah, the GvFC bit can be shortened, but not the dry time on Rhodia... I'd say that and expected a "Carbon" ink to be more water resistant are its biggest weaknesses.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    And then again it's not half as black as Void Kitteh… whose expression says, 'I'm only staying here coz Meowmy asked.'
    Cats are very good at "disdain".

    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    Liz, huge thanks once again for the inky happiness. And the story! Can't wait for the next one. 💝 👏🏻 👍🏻
    You're most welcome! And thanks!

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    Default Re: EFNIR: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    This is such a lovely review.
    The ink is lovely, the story twist really amazing but the star of the show is Klaw...
    Thank you!

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    ...though my Cat made a derogatory squeak, when I was saying out loud how cute Klaw is
    Now you owe extra treats and cuddles!

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    The copper sheen threads seem obvious in the line width photo.
    Yeah, sheen seems easiest to find under the microscope. I suppose a nice wet nib would reveal it more in writing - though dark inks don't make it as obvious.

    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    Thanks for making my day with feline fuzziness
    You're most welcome!

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    Default Re: EFNIR: Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Yazeh View Post
    ...though my Cat made a derogatory squeak, when I was saying out loud how cute Klaw is
    Now you owe extra treats and cuddles!
    No, she's used to the nice kitty at the door (sort of the reverse wolf at the door) threat

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