R&k Alt-Bordeaux And Iroshizuku Yama-Budo

[lgsoltek]

I've got a bottle of Alt-Bordeaux today and I'd like to compare it with Yama-budo, so here it is.

 

The camera does a better job at capturing the red hue of Yama-budo than my eyes. With my bare eyes the two are somewhat similar, although the difference is still quite visible: Yama-budo is more vibrant, has more red hue; whereas Alt-Bordeaux is much more muted and has a vintage look. Yama-budo is like grapes (just like its name "Mountain Grapes") and Alt-Bordeaux is like red wine stain.

 

 

 

 

 

And finally, let's not forget the amazing golden sheen of Yama-budo:

 

[visvamitra]

Nice comparison. I like both these inks

[dragos.mocanu]

Great comparison, I absolutely love R&K AB!

[betweenthelens]

I've always loved yama-budo but I think I'm now partial to Alt-Bordeaux. Thanks for a nice comparison!

[amberleadavis]

Great comparison! Did you get AB to sheen on any of the papers?

[lgsoltek]

Great comparison! Did you get AB to sheen on any of the papers?

 

No, I don't think AB sheens at all.

[amberleadavis]

Good to know!

[VivienR]

Wow, for both! I know, that I will have Yama-Budo soon, but now, I need to put Alt-Bordeaux to my list too.

[DrDebG]

Sad that I missed this when you posted it. Great review!

 

I have always liked Yama-budo, but I must say that I am very partial to Alt-Bordeaux. I prefer the way it shades and the subtle notes in it.

[benjitzu]

So glad I found this - what a great comparison! Which do you prefer? Thanks for the awesome review/comparison!