Inks With A "sheen"

[xiewadu]

That's really wild, Jadie! Have you noticed any sediment by mixing the two?

 

- Jen

[mhphoto]

Here's the oft-mentioned Diamine Sargasso Sea.

 

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t595/fivecatpenagerie/CA40012A-62E1-4C14-BBC3-6EFC0B864718-5657-000000CE6897518A_zps7a5184a7.jpg

 

The paper is some unknown brand I picked up at an estate sale.

[Newjelan]

If you mix Noodler's BSIAR with a touch of J. Herbin's Rouge Hematite, you get funky red writing with dark GREEN sheen.

 

Kinda like a Christmas tree ink! I'll post pictures when I have time to upload them from my camera...

Love it! What are the approximate proportions?

[Jadie]

Hello, xiewadu----yes, there was definitely some sediment, enough to make the feed of my Ahab sparkly. ^^; That's probably why I won't try this in pens that are hard to clean.

 

And Newjelan---er, I'd have to say it was Chinese cooking proportions (a dash of this, a pinch of that). Fact is, my Ahab had R.H. first, and when it was nearing the end (1/6th of the ink barrel, I believe?), I had a craving to go vintage and syringe-filled it with BSIAR instead. Who knew crazy things would happen? There was definitely more BSIAR (at least 3x) than R.H.

 

This is with the old formulation of R.H., though, which was chock full of golden sparkles. (Super Concentrated Shine!) I've heard they've reduced the dough in the newer bottles, so it might be harder to get the same effects.

[Newjelan]

Newjelan---er, I'd have to say it was Chinese cooking proportions (a dash of this, a pinch of that). Fact is, my Ahab had R.H. first, and when it was nearing the end (1/6th of the ink barrel, I believe?), I had a craving to go vintage and syringe-filled it with BSIAR instead. Who knew crazy things would happen? There was definitely more BSIAR (at least 3x) than R.H.

 

This is with the old formulation of R.H., though, which was chock full of golden sparkles. (Super Concentrated Shine!) I've heard they've reduced the dough in the newer bottles, so it might be harder to get the same effects.

 

Thanks Jadie, I have the original RH, so I think I might have a go...

[lovementos]

I was playing with Tomoe River paper and Iroshizuku inks earlier and saw this:

In this one, the Kon-peki doesn't show the sheen, but while I was writing random stuff, it did show a bit.

 

I used an iPhone camera for this, so I can't zoom in as much as I'd like to.

 

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y529/lovementos/IMG_6257_zps754ea345.jpg

 

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y529/lovementos/IMG_6258_zps36146ad8.jpg

Edited August 7, 2013 by lovementos

[terminal]

Man, in that picture, the Kon-peki looks a lot like Ama-iro but WITH a sheen (actually I think KP is a bit darker IRL).

[cybaea]

Did anybody mention Diamine Sepia already? Apologies for the bad sample and worse photography

 

[terminal]

That doesn't even look real. Is it like... silvery?!

[cybaea]

nah, sparkly gold. Bad photo.

[plc123]

It is rare to see brown colored ink with sheen. Love it! (and adding to my list of inks to buy!)

[TLab3000]

I always wondered why no one ever mentioned Waterman Bleu Sérenité. Okay, there's usually only a little bit of sheen, but with a wet pen and the right paper, this is what can happen:

http://www.bibu31.de/tmp/flosheen.JPG

I have to admit, I haven't used the pen for a couple of days.
The photo has been taken with my new camcorder and I don't know yet how to override auto exposure. Sorry for the poor quality.

[cybaea]

I always wondered why no one ever mentioned Waterman Bleu Sérenité. Okay, there's usually only a little bit of sheen, but with a wet pen and the right paper, this is what can happen:

 

 

Gorgeous! What is "the right paper", please? I want this

[lovementos]

Gorgeous! What is "the right paper", please? I want this

Tomoe River paper displays sheen very well.

[TLab3000]

 

Gorgeous! What is "the right paper", please? I want this

This is sigel Bright White InkJet Paper 100g IP 150. Bought 500 sheets as a special offer for 5€ at a consumer electronics store because it can be used for duplex inkjet printing (fast drying, no show-through). It's 12.57€ at amazon.de. The paper is so smooth that I can't use it in one of my two printers - the ADF can't grab it. Brings out the sheen in every ink.

[cybaea]

This is sigel Bright White InkJet Paper 100g IP 150. Bought 500 sheets as a special offer for 5€ at a consumer electronics store because it can be used for duplex inkjet printing (fast drying, no show-through). It's 12.57€ at amazon.de. The paper is so smooth that I can't use it in one of my two printers - the ADF can't grab it. Brings out the sheen in every ink.

 

OK - I have a ream on order. Better be good!

[AnUprightMan]

Nice handwriting!

[cybaea]

This is sigel Bright White InkJet Paper 100g IP 150. Bought 500 sheets as a special offer for 5€ at a consumer electronics store because it can be used for duplex inkjet printing (fast drying, no show-through). It's 12.57€ at amazon.de. The paper is so smooth that I can't use it in one of my two printers - the ADF can't grab it. Brings out the sheen in every ink.

 

 

 

OK - I have a ream on order. Better be good!

 

Oh, it is good! Fountain pen friendly inkjet paper. Thank you TLab3000!

[terminal]

Is this the paper you're talking about?

 

SIGEL PAPER IP150 100G/500 SHEETS A4

http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/995482/SIGEL-PAPER-IP150-100G500-SHEETS-A4

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigel-A4-Office-Paper-Bright/dp/B000SO1WK0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377444603&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=SIGEL+PAPER+IP150+100G%2F500+SHEETS+A4

 

Has anybody tried the 150g version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigel-A4-InkJet-Paper-Bright/dp/B000SNYJG0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377444603&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=SIGEL+PAPER+IP150+100G%2F500+SHEETS+A4

[cybaea]

Is this the paper you're talking about?

 

SIGEL PAPER IP150 100G/500 SHEETS A4

http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/995482/SIGEL-PAPER-IP150-100G500-SHEETS-A4

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigel-A4-Office-Paper-Bright/dp/B000SO1WK0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377444603&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=SIGEL+PAPER+IP150+100G%2F500+SHEETS+A4

 

Has anybody tried the 150g version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigel-A4-InkJet-Paper-Bright/dp/B000SNYJG0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377444603&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=SIGEL+PAPER+IP150+100G%2F500+SHEETS+A4

 

Yes, that is the paper I got. I have not tried the 120 gsm version - let us know (probably in another thread) if you do.

Edited August 25, 2013 by cybaea