Caramel - 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

Caramel isn't the best ink in the line. It has no water resistance, the saturation is average. It looks good when used ib broad/wet nibs on absorbent papers (Leuchtturm) and on Tomoe (everything looks good on Tomoe) but in finer nibs and on optic papers the line is flat and boring. If, like me, you use mainly broader nibs you'll enjoy the ink and the shading though

 

Drops of ink on kitchen towel

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Tomoe River, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

 

Leuchtturm 1917, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

[Uncle Red]

Thanks for the review. I've got the Pecan and like it.

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks for the review. I wasn't familiar with this brand.

I like the color, but it seems to be a bit light on the page. Think I'll stick with Diamine Ochre or Terra Cotta.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[swanjun]

I'm picky about browns, but I kinda like this one!

[webgeckos]

Lovely ink, great review. My wallet blames you, just saying.

[swanjun]

Btw, y'all know that Vanness has Papier Plume samples now, right?

[DrDebG]

Thanks for posting another great review. This reminds me of Callifolio Inti. The color just doesn't really appeal to me, but has its place.

[Abner C. Kemp]

It really looks like caramel which is pretty cool. I like it, thanks for the review.

[visvamitra]

@webgeckos - my wallet hates me. Now it's also yours. I must rethink my actions.

[Cyber6]

This is usually my preferred hue... but for some reason, this one is not calling to me.

 

 

Thanks VIS !!!... Great review as always...

 

 

 

C.

[Charles Skinner]

A sample just arrived and in my Parker 51, it is extremely "light." Going to put it in the sunlight to see if it fades quickly. C. S.

[Charles Skinner]

The ink was "extremely light" because of a flow problem with my pen! After I realized that and made the correction, I really like the ink. It is "growing on me." When it starts "talking to me," I will buy a full bottle, but first, I must decide if it will fade over time. Not really sure how to do that. I have a sample now in the sunlight. If it does not really fade, I may buy a bottle.

 

C. S.

[Charles Skinner]

Do you think this ink will fade overtime in a closed journal? C. S.

[visvamitra]

To be frank, I have no idea It hasn't faded in my reviews notebook since march.

[mehandiratta]

love this ink....

[Charles Skinner]

I continue to be very pleased with this ink. I put some in a slightly larger (more broad) nib pen this morning, and like it even more.

 

C. S.

[visvamitra]

Yes, in broad and wet nibs it may look interesting.

[Charles Skinner]

Fading---- After almost three months in the sun, this ink is holding up really well! Really glad, because I love the ink! C. S.

[Inkquest]

... It is "growing on me." When it starts "talking to me," I will buy a full bottle, but first, ...

C. S.

 

nice to see I'm not alone with those voices... I thought I'd try to get my own realty show as the "Ink Whisperer"... This Caramel not only spoke but also sent me a caramel colored vision. Love these golden yellowy browns. The shading on this one is very nice using a semi-wide to wide italic nib. It hasn't usurped Diamine Golden Brown (thus far) as my favorite go to, but this one is definitely interesting.

[KKay]

I do wish it was a little darker. I tried a sample of this today. I have it in a medium nib. The color is caramel on the darker areas. It was darker on Whitelines, and Tomoe River paper. I found the ink to be a little on the dry side, and it could use more lubrication. I think I will test it before long in a broad cursive italic. I have tried 4 of Papier Plume inks so far. My favorite two are Pecan and Oyster Grey.