Rohrer And Klingner: Scabiosa + Alt Bordeux + Solfernino + Magenta

[Luma]

I've been digging through the 'Ink Review' threads and forums and I have not been able to find a comparison of the Rohrer and Klingner purples. Would preferrably like to see the difference between Scabiosa and Alt-Bordeux but figured it wouldn't hurt to include the Solferino and Magenta. If anyone has writing or swab samples for these inks, would you mind posting a photo? Thanks.

[amberleadavis]

We may need to actively recruit here.

[amberleadavis]

Scabiosa

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Colors/Iron_Gall/slides/2013-Ink_524_Scabiosa.jpg

[amberleadavis]

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Colors/Purple/2013-Ink_820.jpg

[Luma]

Amber, you are darling indeed.... thanks.

[amberleadavis]

I recently tried R&K magenta. IT WAS BORING BORING BORING. I was looking for a written sample on the page, but can't find one. Did I mention it was boring? Especially if you were expecting a beauty like Solforino.

 

As for Alt-B, I've never tried it, so I can't give you any feedback.

[Luma]

What did you think of Scabiosa?

[amberleadavis]

It's not for me. I like vibrant inks that write wet. Scabiosa is dry and though it is pretty, if I'm using an IG, then I'm buying one from Konrad.

[PaperQueen]

The only one I have a sample of is Alt-Bordeaux, but here are three others to help put it in perspective (sorry for the chicken scratch handwriting---didn't think about anyone else seeing my swatch cards at the time).

 

Overall, it's pretty flat and dull. :::meh:::

 

Glass pen on Mnemosyne Word Cards:

 

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh628/paperqueen1/Alt-Bordeaux%20card.jpeg

Edited August 17, 2015 by PaperQueen

[PaperQueen]

Amber, that might be the best ghosty avatar yet....

[amberleadavis]

Amber, that might be the best ghosty avatar yet....

 

Thank you, I try and change them every other day or so, and repeat some of my favorites. That one is from Napalm.

[Luma]

Thanks PaperQueen.

[PaperQueen]

Thanks PaperQueen.

 

Happy to help.

 

BTW, LuMA, your library of ghostly avatars have been a-ma-zing to peruse in the "ever-changing avatar" thread. Talk about talent...wow!

[Luma]

Thanks

[lgsoltek]

Also check out Visvamitra's R&K comparison:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/274622-rohrer-klingner-18-inks/

[Luma]

*smacks forehead*... thanks Lgsoltek. I looked everywhere for these but couldn't find them. Just what I needed.

[lgsoltek]

Also some R&K warm colour splashes.

Please beware that the splashes show the inks much more saturated than they are in writing.

 

[amberleadavis]

Thanks for the splashes!

[ENewton]

I love Scabiosa and use it every day. It shades wonderfully and looks so different on different papers that one might as well be using several different inks.

 

I haven't yet tried Alt Bordeaux but am tempted, given the samples I've seen. Does it shade?

[DrDebG]

The only one I have a sample of is Alt-Bordeaux, but here are three others to help put it in perspective (sorry for the chicken scratch handwriting---didn't think about anyone else seeing my swatch cards at the time).

 

Overall, it's pretty flat and dull. :::meh:::

 

Glass pen on Mnemosyne Word Cards:

 

 

 

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh628/paperqueen1/Alt-Bordeaux%20card.jpeg

 

 

Thanks for the comparison! I have a sample of Alt-Bordeaux, and I love it particularly in my stub nibs. It shades very nicely ranging from a deep burgundy to a pale wine. I also like the way the ink flows. It is a very well behaved ink. I actually just purchased a bottle of it.