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February 5th, 2023, 05:10 AM
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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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