Four More Noodler's – Aristocracy, Bluewaves, Brexit And Squeteague

[NickiStew]

 

Have just treated myself to and tested four new(ish) Noodler’s inks: Aristocracy, Bluewaves, Brexit and Squeteague. I have to say, in light of all the nonsense going here in UK politically – and the long term consequences it’s going to have both here and abroad – the ink couldn’t be less exciting if it tried!!!! Blue Waves likewise. What a shame.

 

Squeteague, on the other hand, is lovely, just look at that colour and such a subtle reaction to the bleach – I will be conducting further experiments with it. BUT the outright player in the pack is Aristocracy. There are apparently 3 versions available. I think my one is the darker plum version and just look at it! A gorgeous brown plum colour washing out purple greys with pink and the bleach gives neon gold and pink! The test art, ‘Chicken and Tomatoes’ gives you an idea of what this ink can do! I can feel some hand lettering just itching to be created. It’s already on my hit list and a great find so early in the year. Check it out!

Further investigations at: https://quinkandbleach.wordpress.com

Edited February 15, 2017 by NickiStew

[WhosYerBob]

Very cool; I like the same ones as you do.

[seanruss]

i haven't heard of Bluewavees or Brexit, i'll have to check them out. I know the other two and have thought about adding Squeteage for a while.

[amberleadavis]

Great tests.

[inkstainedruth]

i haven't heard of Bluewavees or Brexit, i'll have to check them out. I know the other two and have thought about adding Squeteage for a while.

 

There have been a few reviews about Brexit on here (I think it's exclusive to the UK market, though). Bluewaves is a new one to me.

Squeateague isn't a new ink. It's been around at least a couple of years (but possibly not available in the UK before now). Not a color for me.

I've been tempted by Aristocracy, but don't like the sort of "Russian roulette" sales model -- I'd like the purple-y one, but I don't think I'd like the more brownish versions. And I *really* dislike the fact that you don't have any way of knowing which version you're going to end up with.

Oh, and I can't find *any* info about Bluewaves on the Noodler's website.... So I don't know if it's some new release, an exclusive, or what.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth