Black - Papier Plume

[visvamitra]

Papier Plume is s stationery shop situated in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The company began its business in 2001 however the shop was opened in 2007. From what I see on google maps the shop looks quite nice.

 

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Some time ago the company started to offer fountain pen inks. They're supposed to be hand poured and bottled right in the shop. The inks are water based and described as french inks (imported? anyone knows french private label maker?). At the moment the inks are available in 15 colors and are sold in three bottles: small (15 ml), medium (30 ml), big (50 ml):

 

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I've received samples of fourteen colors and I'll review them soon. The full line consists of:

 

1. Black
2. Burgundy
3. Denim
4. Forest Green
5. Forget-me-not Blue
6. Lover's Red
7. Ivy Green
8. Midnight Blue
9. Moss Green
10. Oyster Grey
11. Peacock Blue
12. Pecan
13. Red
14. Violet

I'll start with Black that isn't particularly thrilling as it's black. The ink behaves well, it dries rather fast and is fairly water resistant. Lubrication is average but the inks flow well.

 

 

Software ID

 

 

Tomoe River, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

 

 

Leuchtturm 1917, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

Oxford, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

Comparison

[swanjun]

Thanks for starting this series! I've been curious about these inks for a while.

[lapis]

Nice review. Flow and drying time are really good IMO. Good brand, great store, I found their service outstanding!

 

Mike

[Tas]

Excellent.

Looking forward to your thoughts on their full line up and especially the lovely Oyster Grey.

[visvamitra]

Oyster Grey is really nice. I'llpost review today, later in the evening. I think it's my favourite in their line. Recently I've developed taste for greys.

[Tas]

Oyster Grey is really nice. I'llpost review today, later in the evening. I think it's my favourite in their line. Recently I've developed taste for greys.

 

 

Glad you like it too. I was sent a sample and instantly fell for it.

[lapis]

Ditto, my favourite in their line... plus... a favourite in my line...

 

F'y'knowwhatImeanasay

[DrDebG]

Thank you for the great review, Vis. I'm really not a huge "black" fan, so this really doesn't do anything for me.

[J85909266]

This is black looks very nice in the review photos.

[drrusso]

Hi Visvamitra!

 

This black, for me, it looks better, blacker than pelikan 4001 brilliant black.

 

Any inputs shall be appreciated.

 

Thanks.