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    Cool Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight Tide

    Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight Tide
    Kala pinks are made in Taiwan. As of this day, there are 4 series of inks:
    This, I believe is my 167 review
    1) The grey scale Nostalgia Gemstone (12 pigment inks)
    2) The subtle Abstraction (12 pigment inks)
    3) The punchy Neon (12 pigment inks)
    4) Non-pigment Island N°38 Series (18 inks).

    All bottles are 30 ml.
    Kala bottles.jpg

    I have to admit, I’ve fallen in love with these inks. I like the smaller bottles and subtlety of colours, especially for artwork. On the downside, they are not easy to find, unless you live in US or the Far East and they can be quite pricey, compared to Noodler's ink for us living in North America or De Atramentis/ Octopus pigment for those who live in Europe for ex.

    This is what they’re website says about the abstraction series:

    Inspires the writings and sketching sailing in a dream-like illusion. Featuring low-chromed pigment ink with full of imagination for distinctive fountain pen users, there are 6 colors with higher saturation and 6 brighter colors to choose from”.

    Moonlight Tide is subtle dark grey pigment ink. Extremely enjoyable to write, sketch with this wet, well lubricated, waterproof ink.
    There was some bleed through on copy paper and on Iroful when I flexed the unyielding Nib creaper. Ink needs to be completely dry to be waterproof, especially for those who practice sketching with fountain pen.


    Chroma:
    Chroma-Kala Moonlight Tide.jpeg


    Writing Samples:
    I used a Hongidan M2 with an Ef nib for both ultra extra fine line ( reverse) and Chinese Ef. Hence CH EF. A Jinhao 450 with fude nib was used instead of Stub and a nib creaper with a pseudo-flex nib.
    Dry times are longer with the wet Hongdian than the dry Lamy Safari on Rhodia; they are longer on Japanese Paper. (normally double the time)
    Rhodia - Kala Moonlight tide.jpg

    Midori-Kala Moonlight tide.jpeg

    TR68- Kala Moonlight tide.jpeg

    Iroful- Kala Moonlight tide.jpg

    Hammermill- Kala Moonlight tide.jpg

    Photo:
    Iroful - Moonlight tide.jpg
    Note the contrast between Rhodia (left) and Iroful (right)
    Rhodia-Iroful-Moonlight tide.jpg
    Comparison:

    Water test:
    Left side 10 seconds under running water. After 24 hours. It seems a bit of ink has been removed. Paper is a Mnemosyne.
    Watertest-Moonlight tide.jpeg
    Art Work:
    I did a lot of artwork, most of them scrapped, and bit on the wacky side:
    Lady in Grey (rough sketch)

    Part of the Inktober yearlong challenge, the first prompt of the year was was sunrise. I made several drawings, This is one of them.
    The wacky dead tree is done with Kala Moonlight tide. The rest is a lot of mixes and dilutions of the following inks:
    Noodler's Polar Brown/Polar Green and Lexington Gray / Red Rattler Red / Jacques Herbin rue de la Verrerie.
    Talens Mixed media sketchbook.


    This take was inspired by the Sunrise, sunset song/scene from the Fiddler on the roof.
    This is an anthropomorphic depiction of the scene:

    Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight tide
    Jacques Herbin rue de la Verrerie, Noodler's Eel Red Rattler Red (diluted)


    and finally the Cat & Mouse in Sunrise:
    Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight tide
    Kala Scapolite (the supposed grass )
    Noodler's Apache sunset
    J Herbin rue de Verrerie



    · Pens used: Hongdian M2 Ef (EF reverse), Lamy (EF/F/M/B), Jinhao 450, Noodler’s Nib creaper
    · What I liked: Colour, especially in drawing, wetness and lubrication.
    · What I did not like: Not easy to find, pricey, long name. I’m not sure if these subtle greys make a dent for those who write.
    · What some might not like: AFOPI (Abnormal fear of pigment inks), price?
    · Shading: If there is some, I don’t see it.
    · Ghosting: No.
    · Bleed through: Yes, on cheap paper, and a bit on Iroful when I force flexed the nib creaper.
    · Flow Rate: Wet
    · Lubrication: Gorgeous.
    · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.
    · Start-up: Ok
    · Saturation: saturated
    · Shading Potential: Dismal
    · Sheen: No.
    · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.
    · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.
    · Staining (pen): No.
    · Clogging: Did not notice.
    · Cleaning: Like most pigment inks, the more the ink stay in your pen, the more time it takes to clean.
    · 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
    Last edited by Yazeh; January 13th, 2025 at 09:21 PM.

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight Tide

    Thanks for another wonderful review, Yazeh!

    This looks like a nice grey, not too dark, not too light. For some reason, the word "smooth" comes to mind, more about the look in the writing than any imagined feel.

    I love the water test sketch and wonder whose idea it was for Mousey to be "on the hook"...

    Your Lady in Grey image doesn't want to load - you may wish to check that.

    The "wacky dead tree" looks like it's ready to come to life and star in a horror movie. Attack of the Octo-tree!

    I recognized your wedding scene immediately. The colorful background seems to hint at things to come (good and bad, given the context).

    And I like how kitty's eyes reflecting the sunrise are the only spot of color in the foreground.

    Always enjoy your reviews, Yazeh!

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight Tide

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Thanks for another wonderful review, Yazeh!
    A pleasure!
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    This looks like a nice grey, not too dark, not too light. For some reason, the word "smooth" comes to mind, more about the look in the writing than any imagined feel.
    It's both smooth in writing and feel. You got it right
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    I love the water test sketch and wonder whose idea it was for Mousey to be "on the hook"...
    Unless the fist is afraid of mice
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Your Lady in Grey image doesn't want to load - you may wish to check that.
    Corrected
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    The "wacky dead tree" looks like it's ready to come to life and star in a horror movie. Attack of the Octo-tree!
    Originally it was an awful looking tree. I challenged myself to make it look like an ok tree. It sort of worked
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    I recognized your wedding scene immediately. The colorful background seems to hint at things to come (good and bad, given the context).
    It does, doesn't it. But then such is life. L'chaim
    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    And I like how kitty's eyes reflecting the sunrise are the only spot of color in the foreground.

    Quote Originally Posted by LizEF View Post
    Always enjoy your reviews, Yazeh!

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    Default Re: Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight Tide

    Kala Moonlight. (Not typin' whole name with finger in sling). Its chroma may be on the flat side, but if I could write like whoever did these ink descriptions, my ebooks would sell out.

    I love the quotes and illos, but I do hope Mousie isn't being used as bait in the fishing expedition. Kitteh lookin' a bit manic there!

    Wait, abnormal fear of pigmented ink? 😂. And who might that be?

    Yazeh, thanks once again for making life colorful with your detailed, entertaining InkSplorations! *Nobody does them like you. Keep ‘em coming!
    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: Kala Nostalgia Abstraction Moonlight Tide

    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin View Post
    Kala Moonlight. (Not typin' whole name with finger in sling). Its chroma may be on the flat side, but if I could write like whoever did these ink descriptions, my ebooks would sell out.

    I love the quotes and illos, but I do hope Mousie isn't being used as bait in the fishing expedition. Kitteh lookin' a bit manic there!

    Wait, abnormal fear of pigmented ink? 😂. And who might that be?

    Yazeh, thanks once again for making life colorful with your detailed, entertaining InkSplorations! *Nobody does them like you. Keep ‘em coming!
    Thank you for your kind comments
    With your talent/ verve, I'm sure you can write a promo that will sell out your ebooks. Think as your books as your favorite ink.
    Mousie could be used as bait...as Kitteh was in a a manic mood
    As for Abnormal fear of pigment inks, it's such a common thing. I had Noodler's Kung Te-Cheng for three years in a Kaweco. Nothing happened. So, I dunno. But then I'm not in the pen repair business
    I'll do my best to continue and hopefully improve the reviewing/drawing

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