Noodler's Navy

[mhphoto]

Here's a review of my go-to dark blue, Noodler's Navy.

 

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Definitely one of my favorites.

[saskia_madding]

I own a lot of blues, and this one is among my favourites! Thanks for the great review.

[saintsimon]

I really like the colour, but not the nib creep. Also, the lubrication is not the best. In my Sailor Pro Gear F the original Sailor Blue provides the necessary lubrication while the Navy feels insufficient.

[mhphoto]

Wow, just realized how bad the Brause sample is. I've got shaky hands today, it had to be blotted a few times to dry, and I think I see a cat hair…

 

I really like the colour, but not the nib creep. Also, the lubrication is not the best. In my Sailor Pro Gear F the original Sailor Blue provides the necessary lubrication while the Navy feels insufficient.

 

You're right about the lubrication, although I've run into worse inks in that regard. I didn't experience any nib creep that I remember, but I'll keep it in mind and try to include it in future reviews.

Edited May 1, 2012 by mhphoto

[inkstainedruth]

Is it my imagination (or my monitor)? I'm seeing a hint of teal (maybe more than a hint) in this.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[mhphoto]

Is it my imagination (or my monitor)? I'm seeing a hint of teal (maybe more than a hint) in this.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Nope, it does have a faint teal tinge to it, and I think that's one of the reasons I like it so much more than PR Midnight Blues.

[WendyNC]

That bit of teal is one of the things I really like about it. This has been the dedicated ink in my Divina Desert Springs and they are a very happy combination. I haven't had any appreciable nib creep with this ink in the particular pen in which I use it.

[wastelanded]

It's a gorgeous blue, but makes my nibs creep and drip like they have the pox.

 

Keep the reviews coming.

[mhphoto]

It's a gorgeous blue, but makes my nibs creep and drip like they have the pox.

 

:roflmho: :roflmho: :roflmho:

[sadiemagic]

Thanks for the review, I may try a sample because I like the teal undertone. You have gorgeous handwriting!

[inkstainedruth]

How does it compare to De Atramentis Sherlock Holmes? I have a sample of that and noticed a teal cast in it on some types of paper.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[mhphoto]

How does it compare to De Atramentis Sherlock Holmes? I have a sample of that and noticed a teal cast in it on some types of paper.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

I actually don't have any De Atramentis ink so I couldn't tell you. Hopefully someone here will have tried it though.

[tawanda]

This is my absolute go-to BB. It does have some teal tones but they are quite restrained. (More pronounced in Diamine BB if that is your kind of thing). I use it as my manuscript ink when writing the first draft of my novels because I find the colour muted enough not to cause me eye strain during hours of writing, and I also like the smei-permanent quality - don't worry too much if the odd cup of coffee gets spilled (as it often does if I'm still writing at 3am!)