Caran D'ache Saffron

[MicheleB]

I have a Goulet sample of this ink in a Pel 150 Binderized cursive italic. To me the ink is dry. This is not a wet nib, but relative to other inks in this pen, seems to write very dry, but I don't see that comment anywhere. Just me?

[Penache]

Thanks for the review. I had Noodlers Habanero on my list but now I am seriously considering Saffron. I love the name and the shading is breathtaking.

[penandbeyond]

... I was so impressed of your hand writing. It is so beautiful.

 

Is there any chance to learn how to write like this?

[Crewel]

... I was so impressed of your hand writing. It is so beautiful.

 

Is there any chance to learn how to write like this?

 

Thank you for the kind words. I apologize for the late response. As for your question, I feel that anyone can learn to write italics as long as you have the patience and the willingness to practice. You just need a straight edge (or italic) nib pen and an instruction book. Some good resources can be found on IAMPETH. The main points you want to practice on are the strokes, and once those are mastered, everything else is relatively easy. Also, do not get discouraged. Have fun with it and be open to developing your own style. With all the various inks at your disposal, I would use that as a great incentive to try your hand at calligraphy and be amazed at the results.

[Danisidhe]

I would echo karinh's comments in that Orange Indien does shade, but you would not get the variation that Saffron provides. At the least I highly recommend people to try it out. Mine was a sample from Brian Goulet (no affiliation, just a very satisfied customer) as well as Pear Tree (no affiliation, etc.) would love to provide a sample. Too bad I have to get a bottle for myself soon. :roflmho:

 

This is exactly the decision I'm trying to make at the moment, Orange Indien or Saffron (though my samples came from Pear Tree Pens) I'd agree there is less shading from Orange Indien but also that Orange Indien shading is really just what you get from a buildup of the ink with a wet nib, where as the Saffron shading is clearly a gradation from light orange to a red. Obviously they are caused the same way but the Saffron shading has a depth and subtlety the other doesn't. I must say, though, that mine looks a little more ochre/brown-toned than the original scan in this thread and the Orange Indien is very much the colour of a ripe orange fruit. I'll probably end up with them both eventually.

[Crewel]

This is exactly the decision I'm trying to make at the moment, Orange Indien or Saffron (though my samples came from Pear Tree Pens) I'd agree there is less shading from Orange Indien but also that Orange Indien shading is really just what you get from a buildup of the ink with a wet nib, where as the Saffron shading is clearly a gradation from light orange to a red. Obviously they are caused the same way but the Saffron shading has a depth and subtlety the other doesn't. I must say, though, that mine looks a little more ochre/brown-toned than the original scan in this thread and the Orange Indien is very much the colour of a ripe orange fruit. I'll probably end up with them both eventually.

My thoughts exactly!

[drgoretex]

I picked up a bottle of this recently, mostly on impulse while in a hideously expensive pen shop in Vancouver. Cost me $28 CDN, but what the heck, it is a beautiful ink, as noted in the review and comments (I continue to be thoroughly impressed and inspired by the beautiful script...).

 

Only problem I have come across with it is - when will I use it? My wife asked me this, and was answered by confused silence (there has to be purpose?) - the same one she encounters when she asks me why I need another fountain pen Well, I will find a use. If I don't, I guess it'll show up in the sell/trade forum.

 

Thanks for the beautiful review!

 

Ken

[cocojj]

Wow, beautiful!

 

Until recently, I would never have taken a second look at orange ink. Orange is one of my least favorite colors and I always thought it was too light for easy reading, but a few weeks ago I plugged in a Diamine Orange cart into one of my pens and I was stunned! I appreciated it for being a true orange and precisely because it had no red, but now I see writing like this and someone else's sample of Habanero and I begin to think, hmm...red-orange is also pretty if it shades like that...

 

I wonder if anyone can compare the colors mentioned here--Saffron, Habanero, Apache Sunset and Orange Indien--and their behavior (feathering, showthrough, etc.) For those of us who can't afford to buy all of them. :embarrassed_smile:

Edited September 18, 2010 by cocojj

[mori45]

Thanks for the review. I'll have to remember to try this when I run out of Yu-yake.

[nicholasyeo]

I just got this ink, and I have been experimenting with my stub nib.

It seems that Saffron has a really nice red-orange-yellow characteristic!

[sebas0902]

Just using it right now. Really amazing red-orange-yellow.

However, I just compared it to Edelstein mandarine and both look quite similar. Suppose the FP used will have something to do with it.

[saskia_madding]

I love the dramatic shading you can get even when using this ink in a medium nib. Honestly, it feels like you're writing with a flickering fire. It's one of my favourite oranges!

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Ink%20reviews/DSC08225.jpg?t=1299852659

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Ink%20reviews/DSC08219-1.jpg?t=1299852660

[nicholasyeo]

Wow, writing with a flickering fire!

[inkspot]

Gorgeous ink and equally lovely review!

[fabiana]

Oh my! What a wonderful review! Thank you, guys! :clap1:

 

Beautiful ink, I must have to buy a bottle.

 

Wonderful calligraphy, Crewel! :clap1: Love the shading of this ink. So unique.

[shopperella]

Hello

 

I am new on this forum and I was wondering if somebody could help me out with something.

I need saffron ink made of real saffron so it cannot be or contain a chemical substance.

I searched all over the internet but I cannot find real detailed information about the substances of Caran d'ache ink

 

 

I was wondering is Caran D'ache Saffron made of real saffron? Or is it a chemical substance? And what about the other colours of Caran d'ache?

 

Thank in advance

 

Angela from the Netherlands

[bridgettt]

If you want an ink made of real saffron then I'm not sure where you would go to find that other than making your own. Saffron is an expensive way to get an orange color. If you want a naturally sourced ink, the J. Herbin's aforementioned Orange Indien is made of vegetal dyes. (To be really picky, regardless of how it is made all inks are made of chemical substances but I'm assuming in this case you mean not man-made chemicals.)

Edited April 5, 2011 by bridgettt

[shopperella]

If you want an ink made of real saffron then I'm not sure where you would go to find that other than making your own. Saffron is an expensive way to get an orange color. If you want a naturally sourced ink, the J. Herbin's aforementioned Orange Indien is made of vegetal dyes. (To be really picky, regardless of how it is made all inks are made of chemical substances but I'm assuming in this case you mean not man-made chemicals.)

 

 

Hi Bridget

 

Thank a lot for your reply

Yesterday I also Emailed to the company itself and this was their reply:

 

Dear Angela,

 

Unfortunately our inks are synthetic dyes based and therefore may not be considered as 100% natural.

 

We hope you will find a real saffron based ink.

 

Best regards

 

...

 

So I am going to make it myself

 

Thanks again!!!

 

Angela