Franklin-Christoph: Olde Emerald Ink

[cybaea]

As with the other (non-black) Franklin-Christoph inks this is a colour I can really get to like and the shading is lovely. I call it dusty green, the F-C marketing department call it “like writing with old money”.

 

A pleasant ink with a colour that is useful both for personal notes as well as being at least acceptable for business writing. The colour may be a little “dusty” and lacking in vibrancy for some, but to me that just makes it more versatile. I would have liked it better if it was more water-resistant, but I guess Noodler has that corner of the market. I will be using it again.

 

There are now additional details on the F-C web site and this is what they have to say about the ink:

 

You'll think you are writing with old money with this ink. A dignified green, on the dark side but showing touches of lighter green in the thin spots, giving your handwriting a special flare.

 

Details:

Lubrication - Slightly.

Flow - 7 out of 10.

Saturation - 6 out of 10 (good shading).

Waterproof - only slightly.

Permanency - 8.5 out of 10.

Dry Time - average (always dependent on paper).

ph level - approx 8.5

 

 

I think it looks even less vibrant in the scan compared with the actual writing, but hopefully it gives you an idea about what to expect.

[mcg1355]

Nice review! I've been eyeing this ink since I saw the announcement on FP Geeks. I just might have to pick up a bottle soon.

 

-Nick

[cybaea]

Because you like ink on paper (you do like ink on paper, don’t you?) some more examples. I try to make up for my poor handwriting with the sheer density of ink on the page Pen is TWSBI Vac 700/1.1mm stub in all instances.

 

 

On Rhodia dot pad:

 

 

On Rhodia R:

 

 

Hope this helps someone.

[Inguz]

Just got this at the Chicago Pen Show and it is indeed a lovely ink. Your scans are pretty spot on regarding color. I was thinking of reviewing this one but you saved me the trouble.

[amberleadavis]

Thank you for the review and the links from other thread.

[revbyrd1]

Thank you for the excellent review.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Thanks for the review...not quite for old eyes...but an interesting gray-green.

[Muncle]

Hmm...I quite like the look of this one! It looks very distinguished.

[Heliotrope]

I got a bottle of this about a month ago. It's an interesting "dollar bill green" color. I like the color, and it cleans up easily.

 

The only thing I would note is the low lubrication. The description on the Franklin-Christoph web site is pretty accurate. (Thanks for posting that info in your review.) The ink flows freely, but the medium steel nib in my tester pen had more friction with the paper than I generally like. It's usually a smooth, easy writer. I'll try the ink in different pens as the weekly pen rotation chugs along.

 

Thanks for the nice review!

[TheGreatRoe]

I picked up some of this at the Triangle Pen Show this past weekend. I've now put one fill through my TWSBI mini.

 

Notes:

1. While I didn't have any skips, and the ink flowed well, this ink does feel dry.
2. This is not an ink with which to write quickly. Although I didn't have skips, the ink thins out and becomes rather flat. Writing on the the slow side of average produced a better line with nice shading.
3. The "e" in Olde bothers the hell out of me.
4. With their other names (Black Magic, "Syrah, Syrah", and Dark Denim) I can't help thinking that their own description "Old Money" would have been a much better name than Olde Emerald.

[amberleadavis]

 

I picked up some of this at the Triangle Pen Show this past weekend. I've now put one fill through my TWSBI mini.

 

1. With their other names (Black Magic, "Syrah, Syrah", and Dark Denim) I can't help thinking that their own description "Old Money" would have been a much better name than Olde Emerald.

 

 

O' I agree!

[Heliotrope]

 

1. While I didn't have any skips, and the ink flowed well, this ink does feel dry.

 

 

Well said!

 

This ink is great for pen/paper combinations that feel too slippery or for writers who prefer more feedback.