(I C U) Ink Review - Susemai - Black Balled

[Sinistral1]

It did not impress me as a black black, but rather as a very dark black with a pronounced brown/sepia undertone. It is well behaved on that paper, unlike some of the other blacks I compared it to.

[msun]

My review of Black Balled at 16% dilution. I thought it was well behaved, but certainly not black, more of a brown-black. Still a nice color. The scan doesnt capture the color exactly, and not sure how to fix that.

 

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/kikosun/Susemaiblackballed_zpsf799fba0.jpg

[amberleadavis]

The inconsistent ink flow is a new observation. Thank you for sharing.

[amberleadavis]

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[vossad01]

I have posted an Exponential Inky Gradient of Black Balled for those wondering about different concentrations.

[amberleadavis]

I'm kind of sorry that Black Balled and Blue Balls didn't make the short list... seriously, I giggle everytime someone says... "I love blue balls" ... and as a Las Vegan, being Black Balled is a serious condition. Thank you Adam for those gradiants!

[TheRealScubaSteve]

I'm bummed too because I really liked this color.

 

[vossad01]

 

Remarks copied from the Inky Gradient

 

 

Remarks:

In the more concentrated forms this one takes on a red/brown/sepia color. This is very apparent at 16% and can still be noticed a little bit at 8% though how apparent it is is impacted by the paper. I could see it being marketed for this quality, but if it is market just as a black it would probably be a problem due to the red color and the fact it really is not that black.

[amberleadavis]

I'm bummed too because I really liked this color.

 

 

 

Hey, you never know when you might need a lawyer.

[TheRealScubaSteve]

I know. I'll have to memorize your number, especially if I get black-balled in Vegas.