Noodler's Kiowa Pecan

[mhphoto]

Here's my review for Noodler's Golden Brown Kiowa Pecan.

 

 

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http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/NoodlersKiowaPecanBrause.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/NoodlersKiowaPecanObservations.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/NoodlersKiowaPecanComparisons.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/NoodlersKiowaPecanShading.jpg

 

Okay, so they're not exactly the same, but pretty darn close. I have a feeling Nathan uses GB as a base for this ink. I didn't mention it in the review, but if you look at the flex samples you can see the same three color shading as GB (Dull Yellow ➙ Slight bit of Vibrant Orange ➙ Yellow-tinged Brown).

 

Overall, this ink is very similar to Golden Brown but not nearly as well-behaved (though they're both rather dry inks). I'd try both if you're interested in the color both offer, but I think you'll find GB to be the better pic.

[Alexandra]

That shading is off the charts!

[Earthdawn]

This is one of my favorite inks... I got a bottle about 2 months ago and love using it in my Ahab

 

 

Great review

 

Love the pictures you took. They really capture the shading well.

[PatientType]

Thanks for the informative review. It makes me want to give Noodler's Golden Brown a whirl. I enjoy the company's Habanero due to the interesting red/orange shading. It looks like Golden Brown would offer a brown/yellow alternative.

 

As browns go, I have lately been using Sailor Brown which is more of a golden brown. For more sedate writing the Noodler's Burma Road Brown, one of their V-series, works well with a variety of pens and papers and is an attractive choice in a darker shade.

[mhphoto]

As browns go, I have lately been using Sailor Brown which is more of a golden brown. For more sedate writing the Noodler's Burma Road Brown, one of their V-series, works well with a variety of pens and papers and is an attractive choice in a darker shade.

 

How's the shading with Burma Road Brown? I've been wanting to try it out but the samples I've seen have been rather drab and uninteresting.

[PatientType]

As browns go, I have lately been using Sailor Brown which is more of a golden brown. For more sedate writing the Noodler's Burma Road Brown, one of their V-series, works well with a variety of pens and papers and is an attractive choice in a darker shade.

 

How's the shading with Burma Road Brown? I've been wanting to try it out but the samples I've seen have been rather drab and uninteresting.

 

 

I'd not describe Burma Road Brown as a shading ink. The hue is pretty consistent throughout one's script even with a broad nib. I keep the color inked. Looking at a little sample I just jotted I'd describe the color as a medium-dark brown with just a hint of underlying green to it. For a Noodler's brown with more of an underlying reddish cast to it, you might also consider Noodler's Brown. I think Signum just did a review of that color. There are also some posted writing samples of the Burma Road Brown on FPN.

 

One might use the word "drab" to describe Noodler's Burma Road Brown, I suppose. The reason I like it is, partially, for that characteristic. It is serious enough that I can use it on business-related notes and signatures. At the same time, it is immediately apparent that the color is NOT blue or black and that the note is hand written. The reviews I've seen also indicate that Burma Road Brown is a very water resistant ink. Again, for business use and things like contract signatures, I want something that will not disappear or turn to a color spot if its hit with a drop of rain or a splash of coffee.

[Signum1]

The shading qualities of the Kiowa Pecan are noticeable with your flex nib on 80 g/m². Frankly, I like both the Kiowa Pecan and Golden Brown inks from Noodler. Can you attach the ink result from your 20 lbs paper? I usually wait for Sandy1 to test the inks on different paper quality, since Sandy1 has a penchant for detail paper testing.

[majorworks]

I've had a bottle of Kiowa Pecan for a couple of years. I don't use it as much as I thought I would, though, but that's not the ink's fault. I've always found it to be a great shading ink, as the review highlights. On the downside, it takes *forever* to really dry enough to not smear if you accidentally wipe your hand across it. Nice review!

[inkstainedruth]

How is the dry time for Noodler's Golden Brown, as opposed to Kiowan Pecan? Because, honestly, I think I like the slightly darker color a bit better. I had tried Noodler's Walnut, and it was a bit too dark for my tastes.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Biber]

I'd not describe Burma Road Brown as a shading ink. ... One might use the word "drab" to describe Noodler's Burma Road Brown,

 

Burma Road Brown was a great disappointment for me. It's just so saturated there isn't any depth to it. I found that if you water it down a bit you do get a little more variance but, as far as I can remember, nothing that can quite be called shading.

[mhphoto]

How is the dry time for Noodler's Golden Brown, as opposed to Kiowan Pecan? Because, honestly, I think I like the slightly darker color a bit better. I had tried Noodler's Walnut, and it was a bit too dark for my tastes.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

From my review:

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/NoodlersGoldenBrownMedium.jpg

 

Still fairly long, especially with juicy or flexy nibs.

Edited August 28, 2012 by mhphoto

[Alexandra]

I saw Golden Brown and my first thought was, "Wow." I may just learn to like browns so I can have that shading...love the shading It's like having several colors in one ink.

[oshizemi]

Oh that shading is gorgeous. I might have to pick up a sample and try it myself now.

[inkstainedruth]

How is the dry time for Noodler's Golden Brown, as opposed to Kiowan Pecan? Because, honestly, I think I like the slightly darker color a bit better. I had tried Noodler's Walnut, and it was a bit too dark for my tastes.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

From my review:

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/NoodlersGoldenBrownMedium.jpg

 

Still fairly long, especially with juicy or flexy nibs.

 

Hmm. Seems like I'm going to have to try one or the other of these. Or both. The long dry times are a problem, but the shading is just yummy....

Sigh. More to add to the list for the next time I order ink....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Pira]

Here's my review for Noodler's Golden Brown Kiowa Pecan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, so they're not exactly the same, but pretty darn close. I have a feeling Nathan uses GB as a base for this ink. I didn't mention it in the review, but if you look at the flex samples you can see the same three color shading as GB (Dull Yellow ➙ Slight bit of Vibrant Orange ➙ Yellow-tinged Brown).

 

Overall, this ink is very similar to Golden Brown but not nearly as well-behaved (though they're both rather dry inks). I'd try both if you're interested in the color both offer, but I think you'll find GB to be the better pic.

 

Super review and a much needed one I think, as these inks are very similar but there are definite differences in performance. Like yourself, I lean toward the Golden Brown....

 

Here the big tree is the Golden Brown and small one is Kiowa Pecan.

 

Noodlers Golden Brown and Kiowa Pecan by Pira Urosevic, on Flickr

[mehandiratta]

Golden Brown looks better to me...

[wastelanded]

Love this ink, it's the Apache Sunset of browns.

[Grafji]

I love this ink. I think it is one of the Noodler's inks that doesn't get mentioned enough.