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Octopus Write & Draw Green Crane It's a one lovely murky green. It sings on Japanese paper. A few inks of this series (Green Ostrich/ Brown Seahorse), I have reviewed sport a Silver sheen on Iroful paper (artificial light only). A waterproof, lightfast green, with slightly below average lubrication and very fast dry times. Chroma: Writing Samples: I used a reverse Ef for the Ultra Extra fine line. Disclaimer: One of the side effects of reviewing inks, is having too many pens inked on the same time and then forgetting which pen is which. This was one of them, all the time, while testing I thought it was Brown Seahorse, hence all the striking out you see and the reference to horses Photo: Comparison: Here you have the 6 greens of Octopus Write and Draw. Water test: Left side 10 seconds under running water. Art Work: Both drawing are on Canson Mixed media paper. A Day in the Savannah This was more of a doodle, brainstorming idea, but in retrospect I kinda liked the childlike quality of it. Plus you can admire the quality of Octopus Brown Seahorse. The grey ink is Noodler's Lexington Gray. Bird Fight When cat and mouse were on vacation they were got into a bird fight where the two ladies were fighting over why each was wearing the other one's colour This is one joke that only ink nerds might get. The Lady Crane is "wearing" Octopus Ostrich Green, and Lady Ostrich is wearing Green Crane. Blue is Jacques Herbin Turquoise de Perse and as usual Noodler's Lexington Gray with a touch of Eel Red Rattler's Red. · Pens used: Lamy (Reverse EF/Ef/F/M/B/ Stub 1.1), vintage Sailor Deluxe flex · What I liked: Colour. Shading/ sheen on Japanese paper, drawing cranes · What I did not like: On Rhodia (I’m nitpicking) · What might some not like: It’s a pigment ink? · Shading: Gorgeous. · Ghosting: No · Bleed through: No. · Flow Rate: Wet · Lubrication: Slightly below average. · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. · Start-up: Ok · Saturation: Medium · Shading Potential: It’s there, but paper dependant · Sheen: Faint silver sheen on Iroful. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice. · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: Did not notice. · Cleaning: Surprisingly ok. But it’s a pigment ink, so YMMV. · Water resistance: Excellent. · Availability: 50 ml bottles Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
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Octopus Write and Draw – White Polar Bear I was really excited trying this ink, hoping that it’ll be better than the ever clogging De Atramentis Document white. Unfortunately, as you will see in the writing sample it became invisible after a while, and I couldn’t write anymore. I could see a wet, bluish tinge on the black paper. Thinking maybe, I had not cleaned my pen correctly, I tested the pen on normal paper, and it was still invisible. I contacted Octopus but they didn’t say anything concrete only about shaking the bottle and using dip pens So, I'm hoping that maybe my sample wasn't well shaken or stirred, but I doubt it as you'll see further on If anyone has had a better experience I'm curious to know. Writing Samples: It's very difficult to photograph clearly this page. The paper is a pure black. I didn't colour correct, as I wanted to show off the blue tinge of the ink. And finally you can see how I couldn't finish the last line but you might be able to discern a bit of invisible ink. Comparison: Note how pale it is compared to the De Atramentis Document White: I finally did a sketch with a Prismacolor white pencil. I used a water-colour brush directly in the sample bottle for the White Polar Bear. Then I used a water brush to drag some ink from the fountain pen. You can see the blush wet tinge of the cat's body. When it dried it was invisible. This is the final work, when I finally emptied the pen on the"cat's" body and spread it with the water brush, and the mouse. As you can see it's quite pale compared to the bear · Pens used: Lamy Safari (Ef/F/M/B) · What I liked: Using a brush to “paint” on the black paper. · What I did not like: I couldn’t sketch with it. · What some might not like: Same as above. · Shading: n/a · Ghosting: n/a · Bleed through: n/a · Flow Rate: wet · Lubrication: Does it really matter? · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. · Start-up: Ok · Saturation: Non-existent. · Shading Potential: n/a · Sheen: n/a · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: n/a · Nib Creep / “Crud”: n/a · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: Did not notice. · Cleaning: It seems easier than the Document White. · Water resistance: There was nothing in the first place. · Availability: 50 m Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
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Recently I reviewed the full (short) line of Super 5 inks. They're something new (pigmented, waterproof, lightfast) but they're produced by well known company Rohrer & Klingner. Does it mean there's no place for new ink producers? Well... I believe many of you will be thrilled to know there's new ink maker on the market.Octopus Concept GmbH. http://www.octopus-office.de/uploads/pics/Fountain_Pen_Ink.jpg The company has web shop selling printer ink and toner, It seems one of their chemists thought he'd enjoy creating fountain pen inks too. The inks are produced in ten colors and can be purchased in Pelikan style no-nonsense 30 ml bottles , 40 ml bottles and huge 250 ml bottles. The colors are: Burgunder Flieder Karamell Karibik Konigsblau Pinie Purpur Rot Schwarz Tiefgrun What caught my attention was good price per ml and interesting and intense shading. Besides I enjoy novelties. I just couldn't resist myself. Hopefully I'm in good, lenient companionship here. Anyway I'll review the full line. Actually I've already done it but there's no haste, is there? Tiefgrun (Deep Green) is nice and well saturated. I enjoy using it although I'm more into murkier greens. Bottle http://imageshack.com/a/img903/8739/lv6bDs.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1121/4bVv38.jpg Ink Splash http://imageshack.com/a/img909/586/ssOd8M.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img537/8251/j5Ivpy.jpg Software ID http://imageshack.com/a/img540/5710/FH6JX2.jpg Color range http://imageshack.com/a/img537/2079/OznHIR.jpg Oxford recycled, 90 g - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, B http://imageshack.com/a/img538/8535/3pn5YC.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/9805/gOEBwH.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img910/5406/2taRau.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9606/ncmzyC.jpg Compared to some other greens http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5660/B37nqc.jpg
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Recently I reviewed the full (short) line of Super 5 inks. They're something new (pigmented, waterproof, lightfast) but they're produced by well known company Rohrer & Klingner. Does it mean there's no place for new ink producers? Well... I believe many of you will be thrilled to know there's new ink maker on the market.Octopus Concept GmbH. http://www.octopus-office.de/uploads/pics/Fountain_Pen_Ink.jpg The company has web shop selling printer ink and toner, It seems one of their chemists thought he'd enjoy creating fountain pen inks too. The inks are produced in ten colors and can be purchased in Pelikan style no-nonsense 30 ml bottles , 40 ml bottles and huge 250 ml bottles. The colors are: Burgunder Flieder Karamell Karibik Konigsblau Pinie Purpur Rot Schwarz TiefgrunWhat caught my attention was good price per ml and interesting and intense shading. Besides I enjoy novelties. I just couldn't resist myself. Hopefully I'm in good, lenient companionship here. Anyway I'll review the full line. Actually I've already done it but there's no haste, is there? Let's take a look at Schwarz - decent black for those of you who - for whatever bizarre reason - use black. Bottle http://imageshack.com/a/img911/4169/CwWpLK.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img910/4936/n0Houf.jpg Ink Splash http://imageshack.com/a/img911/4766/kvTyZp.jpg Drops of ink on kitchen towel http://imageshack.com/a/img673/5535/xPJNYs.jpg Software ID http://imageshack.com/a/img910/70/xzHbS8.jpg Color range http://imageshack.com/a/img903/1371/ZgWUHB.jpg Oxford recycled, 90 g - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, B http://imageshack.com/a/img908/3464/SPUJur.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/8373/PO7Uhj.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/4843/kiMloG.jpg Compared to some blacks http://imageshack.com/a/img537/9104/KnhSp5.jpg
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This is a very well behaved waterproof black ink. The more I used it the more I enjoyed it. It’s well lubricated, well behaved and a lovely shiny black. If you’re looking for a waterproof black ink this could fit the bill. Octopus has a host of warnings and does not recommend you using it in your favorite shiny fountain pen. And recommends a well-sealed pen, which is a no brainer. They also suggest that the shelf life of their ink is two years, which is a bit surprising. This ink is ISO 12757-2 and DIN ISO 14145-2 and it's vegan in case you want to drink it Here is the list of complete line up: https://www.octopus-office.de/shop/en/creative-inks/write-draw-ink/?p=1 Let's start with the chroma: Writing Samples: There was a hint ghosting and bleed through with the B nib Photo: Comparison: Watertest: Nothing came off. Impressive. and finally an artwork: I sketched this from a black and white photo. · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef,/Stub, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B/), Osmiroid with a copper plate nib · What I liked: Almost everything. It’s an understated black that grew on me. · What I did not like: Nothing much. · What some might not like: There’s a list of warnings, not to be used in expensive pens. · Shading: No. · Ghosting: Only with B nib on Hammermill paper. · Bleed through: Same as above. · Flow Rate: Nice and wet. · Lubrication: Excellent. · Nib Dry-out: No. · Start-up: No. · Saturation: Saturated · Shading Potential: Dismal. · Sheen: No. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: No. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Not noticed. · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: No. · Cleaning: Relatively easy · Water resistance: Excellent · Availability: 50 ml Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
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Octopus Write and Draw Petrol Axolotl This belongs to Octopus' Write and Draw line of nano pigment inks. They are waterproof, light fast, and ISO certified. The complete line up the 38 inks are here: https://www.octopus-office.de/shop/en/creative-inks/write-draw-ink/?p=1 Octopus has a host of warning on their site, basically recommending their inks only in cheap, well-sealed pens. In my limited experience they have been much more well behaved than many other waterproof inks. https://www.octopus-office.de/info/en/write-draw-ink/ The naming of the inks is whimsical, the colour followed by an arbitrary animal. The ink is well behaved, wet, and well lubricated teal. Surprisingly it looks paler with Ef / B nibs (Maybe the ink level was low) and darker when I tried it in the Kakuno with a Medium nib. I'm a bit ambivalent about the colour. Let's start with the chroma: Writing Samples: Not bad with Hammermill: Photo: Comparison: Water test: My apologies for the art work. I was not so inspired: The prompt was Forrest for the yearly Inktober challenge: The red ink is J Herbin's Rouge Caroubier. · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef/ Stub, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B), Osmiroid Copperplate nib · What I liked: Intriguing colour, well behaved ink. · What I did not like: Nothing, but the name. Petrol associated with an endangered amphibian, is a bit of a bad taste. · What some might not like: It’s sold out on Vanness, so I guess we’ll see. · Shading: Yes · Ghosting: Only with a flex nib on Hammermill · Bleed through: Same as above. · Flow Rate: Wet. · Lubrication: Good. · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. · Start-up: Did not notice. · Saturation: Nope. · Shading Potential: With medium /broad nibs. · Sheen: Did not notice. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice. · Staining (pen): Did not notice. · Clogging: Did not notice. · Cleaning: It’s a pigment ink. But in my experience so far, Octopus inks can be easily cleaned with water and a bit of soaking · Water resistance: Excellent · Availability: 50 ml bottles. Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
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Octopus Write and Draw Red Koala This belongs to Write and Draw line of nano pigment inks. They are waterproof, light fast, and ISO certified. The complete line up the 38 inks are here: https://www.octopus-office.de/shop/en/creative-inks/write-draw-ink/?p=1 Octopus has a host of warning on their site, basically recommending their inks only in cheap, well-sealed pens. https://www.octopus-office.de/info/en/write-draw-ink/ The naming of the inks is whimsical, the colour followed by an arbitrary animal. It's a well behaved, lubricated and wet coral red ink. It's not a colour I really appreciate. Chroma: Writing Samples: Color seems off on Hammermill. Photo: Comparison: Water test: à and finally an uninspired artwork: There's a hint of Platinum Carbon Black and Akkerman's Delfts Blauw · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, Stub, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B/Stub 1.9), Kanwrite with an Ahab nib · What I liked: Waterproofness · What I did not like: The colour. · What some might not like: Same as above. · Shading: Nope. · Ghosting: Yes on copy paper, depending pen, nib, pressure. · Bleed through: Same as above. · Flow Rate: Wet. · Lubrication: Good. · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. · Start-up: Did not notice. · Saturation: What do you think? · Shading Potential: Mmmm! · Sheen: Did not notice. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice. · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: Did not notice. · Cleaning: It’s a red pigment ink. Emphasis on both colour and type. However, it was quite easy to clean. · Water resistance: Excellant · Availability: 50 ml bottles. Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
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Octopus Write and Draw Brown Penguin This belongs to Write and Draw line of nano pigment inks. They are waterproof, light fast, and ISO certified. The complete line up the 38 inks are here: https://www.octopus-office.de/shop/en/creative-inks/write-draw-ink/?p=1 Octopus has a host of warning on their site, basically recommending their inks only in cheap, well-sealed pens. https://www.octopus-office.de/info/en/write-draw-ink/ The naming of the inks is whimsical, the colour followed by an arbitrary animal, unless there are brown penguins and red Koala’s roaming about. The ink is well behaved, wet, and well lubricated, yet I am underwhelmed by the colour. I would recommend you getting a sample before investing in a whole bottle. The reddish tinge is obvious in the chroma: Writing samples: It's alright on copy paper. But don't flex on it or use a wide/wet combo. Those brown smudges are not bleed through. Photo: Comparison: Water test And finally, an artwork. Note the ink had stayed for two week in the pen, so it became darker. Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, Stub, Kaweco Sport (EF/F/M/B/Stub 1.9), Osmiorid Copperplate What I liked: The colour, very fast dry times. What I did not like: Not much. But I’m not in love. What some might not like: Shading: It seems there is Ghosting: A tiny bit on copy paper. Bleed through: A tiny bit when the needle tip of the copper plate pierces the paper. Flow Rate: Good. Lubrication: Slightly below average. Nib Dry-out: Only once during nib exchange. Start-up: No. Saturation: No. Shading Potential: No. Sheen: Same as above. Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Nope. Nib Creep / “Crud”: No. Staining (pen): No. Clogging: No. Cleaning: Easy Water resistance: Excellent. Availability: 50 ml bottle. Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier
