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Rohrer & Klingner Helianthus Thanks @Lithium466 for the sample. This is a happy orangish yellow or vice verse, legible, wet, low lubrication and fun to use. Not suitable for copy paper, unless you use UEF, or EF nibs. Cleaning was easy. I prefer this J Herbin Bouton d’or. Colour is difficult to scan. The photo is closest to the real deal Chroma: Writing Samples: Photo: Comparison: Water test: Left side 10 seconds under running water The writing and sketch was done with a glass nib, hence the thicker lines. Art Work: A couple of art works: Will it rain? Other inks used: Noodler's Lexington Gray, a mystery purple and blue black ink. The light blue is Faber-Castell Aquarelle pencil Paper is Fabriano Sketchbook (super absorbent) This one was inspired by the ink itself, Helianthus is sunflower. It's entitled Shyness Paper is Talens pocket sketchbook. Other inks used: Noodler's Lexington Gray/ Eel Red Rattler's Red Kakimori Kurun The centre of sunflower is a mixture of Helianthus and Lexington Gray · Pens used: Kaweco (Reverse EF/Ef F/M/B, BB), Conway Stewart 330, Oblique flex (very wet) · What I liked: Gorgeous legible orange yellow. · What I did not like: Not waterproof · What some might not like: Not suitable for wet pens. · Shading: Some · Ghosting: Yes, on cheap paper. · Bleed through: A bit on on cheap paper. · Flow Rate: Wet · Lubrication: On the dry side. · Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. · Start-up: Ok · Saturation: Pastel · Shading Potential: It’s difficult to see shading with this colour. · Sheen: No. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice. · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: Did not notice. · Cleaning: Easy · Water resistance: Dismal · Availability: 50 ml bottles. Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier