ALMOST WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: Noodler's #41 Brown

Noodler's #41 Brown Ink Review

Well, hello, #41.

I'm just going to say it:

It's not terrible and there's nothing special about it.

Instagram friends may know that I actually have fallen in love with a brown ink. More on that another day.  Do you have a favorite brown? Which is it?

INK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Diamine Sepia

Handwritten Review - Diamine Sepia

Happy Wednesday!

Today, I'm giving away a full-sized bottle of Diamine Sepia Fountain Pen Ink.  I know, I know you were hoping it was the pen. Sorry.   #sorrynotsorry

When I learned that Goulet Pens was sending me the Fall 2014 Edition of  Edison Nouveau Premiere and a bottle of ink, I suggested that they could also send me a sample of the same ink. "I'll use the sample and giveaway the bottle."

I had no idea which ink they were sending, but when I saw that it was sepia, I was so glad I was only getting the sample-sized.  Brown inks are a waste on me. Ick.

At least they used to be. And then I fell in love with J Herbin's Lie de The. 

And now this:

Diamine Sepia Ink Swap

Let's dive in . . . 

A beautiful golden brown - with perhaps a bit of red?

No green or gray to muddy things up.

Shading makes me happy.

cRaZy shading makes me crazy happy.

I love this ink. The color is great, saturation is good, there is definitely shading. No bleeding, minimal show through (ghosting).

Water resistance isn't super-important to me. Good thing, too . . . .

You'll also note on the full review (click here for full-size version) that the color seems to be less saturated as I get further down on the page.  Totally user error. I was having trouble filling from the sample bottle and ended up with ink clinging to the converter. A small twist of the converter got me going again.

Here's the review I wrote for the pen review. Click here for the full-size.

Bottom line?  I've added this ink to my wish list so that I can keep my word and give you this full-sized unopened bottle.

Leave a comment below to be entered to win. Remember to tell me how to get in touch with you. Open to US mailing addresses only (so sorry, international friends). Entry must be received by Wednesday, September 17. Winner will be announced on Friday, September 19.

Of course, you can always order Diamine Sepia from Goulet Pens.

Good luck!!

xo

EDITED TO ADD: After you've entered to win this ink, run on over to Ink Nouveau and enter to win the pen! I'm catching up on my blogs and just saw that you enter to win until the end of today!

PEN REVIEW: Edison Nouveau Premiere Autumn Harvest (Fall 2014 Special Edition Fountain Pen)

Edison Nouveau Premiere

Fall 2014 Special Edition Fountain Pen

Hello Fall!!!

The Fall 2014 Edison Nouveau Special Edition fountain pen has been released.

Edison Nouveau Premiere 

Fall 2014

Screw Cap

They are calling it Autumn Harvest.

I was thinking the fall edition might be conservative and concerned that could mean that it wouldn't have been. . . uh . . . as wonderfully special as those two.  CraZy!

Shades of brown mixed with hues of gold - light mixed with dark - flecks and flakes mixed with discreet swirls.

This is a fountain pen that can go anywhere with anyone and fit in comfortably. It can be dressed up with a business suit or go casual with jeans.


Gold-tone trim (fancy people call this the pen's "furniture"). Two-toned steel nib (mine is a broad and I think you should go broad, too).

Convenient Converter Fill

It has an almost vintage feel to it, yes? Vintage, but not old. The design is so modern.

This isn't your grandpa's fountain pen (not that there's anything wrong with that!).

OK, so it's pretty handsome, but how does the Edison Nouveau Premiere Autumn Harvest (Fall 2014 Special Edition) Fountain Pen write?

Swoooooon

Click here to see the full-sized handwritten review.

Things to know . . .

. . . . Goulet Pens graciously sent me this pen in exchange for my honest review. As a special edition, they are predicting that the pen will be available through November 2014. If sales are greater than expected, they could be out of stock sooner. You can get yours for $149 right here.

. . . . I have a giveaway (and more pictures of this beauty) coming up on Wednesday - hoping you'll come back and check it out.

Your turn . . . love it? hate it? Does it make you look froward to fall?

INK REVIEW: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi

Ink Swab - Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi

With the start of autumn, I thought it would be fun to review a fall color. I reached into my bag of brown inks and pulled Pilot Iroshizuku's Tsukushi.

I'll start by saying - it writes wonderfully.

Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi Writing Sample

I'm just not a huge fan of brown inks.  And brown inks with red undertones? Not for me, thank you.

Tsukushi is not a super-saturated ink

Tsukushi - does it shade well? Yes, it does!

It's really a terrific ink in many regards.

Bottom Line: If you like the color, you can't go wrong with this ink. It's fabulous in all regards.

Oh, and in case you want to see it next to Diamine Chocolate Brown, here you go and here's another look at some brown inks.

QUICK LOOK WEDNESDAY: Two Brown / Two Gold

Super-duper quick look today.

I love Diamine Chocolate Brown - the deep, rich saturation - yum. It seems to have less red in it than Private Reserve Chocolat and I like that.

I usually love Pilot Iroshizuku inks, but neither of these are doing it for me.

Which is your favorite from above?

INK REVIEW: Delta Brown

Delta Brown, what's that flower you have on?

I couldn't stop singing while preparing the handwritten review. Poor Mr. Pentulant - the things he puts up with!

It's brown.

That pretty much sums up my review. And coincidentally, the final score is 50 - right in the middle of the pack.

It's nice looking, well-behaved in the pen. Not water-resistant (not a surprise).

The remarkable thing about the browns in the Compare Squares? Delta Brown, Stipula Sepia, and Omas Sepia are all kinda the same.

If you're looking for a good solid brown, this could be your ink. I can see using it in a professional setting as easily as some blues or grays. I could really see drawing with it. If you're into matching your inks to your pens, you might love brown. But I won't be buying a full-sized bottle.

Dear Brown,

I'm just not that into you.

Love,
Pentulant

P.S. You do know the song Delta Dawn, yes? Here's a link to it on iTunes if you're in the mood to get your 1970s on.

INK REVIEW: Private Reserve Chocolat

Well.

You know what I love? An ink that has a great name. Chocolat from Private Reserve. Yum. I can practically taste the cocoa.

And even with the swab above, it's easy to see that this is one glossy shiny ink. I love that, too. Love.

Maybe just a tiny bit too red.  And not water resistant, though I'm not surprised by that.

A little smeary. 

Bottom Line:  I dig it! If I wanted a brown, I'd probably buy a full bottle.