INK REVIEW: Omas New Gray

It's been awhile since I've added any new gray/grey inks to my Fifty Shades of Grey collection!

New Gray from Omas is a lovely shade of gray with a bit of blue in it. It's probably too light to use in a business setting and definitely lighter than the other shades of gray that I've reviewed.

It writes great. No smearing. Maybe a little dry, but not bad. Some nice shading.

You'll have to believe me when I say that it handles highlighting very well.  (What is up with me and all of the failed highlighting tests?)

The water test is pretty amazing. Even on the original, I have to squint to see where I dragged the web cotton swab across my writing.

Overall, this is a gray I dig and I could see using it on a regular basis. That is, if I hadn't already fallen in love with another gray.  Stay tuned . . .

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.