Yazeh Ink Reviews

Kakimori — Torori   Ink Review #  58   Originally posted on FPN:  Apr 19, 2023   Ink:  Torori Brand:  Kakimori Country:  Japan Availability:  35 ml bottles. Pens Used:  Pilot Elite (EF/stub,) Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B), Jinhao 450 with an Ahab nib. Description Kakimori is a stationery shop in Tokyo Japan. They have a range of inks and stationery, which epitomizes Japanese minimalism and elegance. They also different dip-pen nibs and pen holders. They make personalized inks and notebooks.  Their pigment line comes in beautiful bottles.  According to them: "A perfect omelet reveals its deliciously soft center. Torori is the color of anticipation, describing a rich consistency overflowing with flavor." This is the least beautiful ink in the bottle. It is surprising that such an unflattering colour can transform into such a light and joyous orange. The ink is very wet, has below-average lubrication, and has long dry times.  As ...

Noodler's — Lermontov   Ink Review #  57   Originally posted on FPN:  Apr 14, 2023   Ink:  Lermontov Series:  Russian Series Type: Lermontov as Bullet Proof, Fluorescent, Forge Resistant, Water Resistant, and Archival. Brand:  Noodler's Country:  USA Availability:  3 oz/90 ml bottles, Russian Series is more expensive than the traditional line of Noodler’s. Pens Used:  Pilot Elite (EF/stub), Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B), Kanwrite ultra-flex. Description About Lermontov Mikhail Lermontov (1814-1841) was a Russian poet and novelist. He came to prominence after Pushkin’s death, writing a poem in his memory. He wrote the first Russian psychological novel,  A Hero of Our Time . He himself died in a duel at age 26. You can learn about his short, but tumultuous and creative life here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Lermontov Russian does not have a single basic color word corresponding exactly to the English “blue”; it distin...

J Herbin — Larmes de Cassis   Ink Review #  56   Originally posted on FPN:  Apr 11, 2023   Ink:  Larmes de Cassis Brand:  J Herbin Country:  France Availability:  10 ml, 30 ml bottles and cartridges. Pens Used:  Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B), Conway Stewart 330 (Vintage flex oblique), Jinhao 450, (fude nib) Description Larmes de Cassis translates to tears of blackcurrant. I assume it’s a poetic reference to  crème de cassis , a liqueur added to white wine or champagne. The ink has below-average lubrication but is pleasant enough to write with. It has long dry times on Rhodia and decent water resistance.  Writing Samples All quotes are by French authors, noblesse oblige! Rhodia Midori Tomoe River 68 gsm Note:  Tomoe River used here is 68 gsm, not the thinner 52 gsm version commonly referenced in reviews. Hammermill 20 lb  I won’t recommend it for thin, absorbent paper unless you have a light touch and use a finer nib. The ...