Octopus Fluids — Sepia Schwarz — Ink Review #78

Octopus Fluids Sepia Schwarz 

 

Ink Review # 78

 

Originally posted on FPN: Aug 30, 2023

 

Ink: Sepia Schwarz (Sepia-Black)

Brand: Octopus Fluids

Country: Germany

Availability: 30 ml

Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF/Stub, Kaweco (EF/F/M/B), Kanwrite Ultraflex

Description

This ink is part of the classic lineup of Octopus Fluids.

They can be easily found worldwide. 

While I gravitate mostly towards waterproof inks, I enjoy walking on the wild side with water-loving inks. 

I have a soft spot for sepia/brown inks, and this one is no exception. The ink is wet, with slightly below-average lubrication. 

Chroma

Writing Samples

My apologies for misspelling Schwarz.

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

It doesn’t like thin copy paper as you can see, but if you enjoy thick absorbent papers, it's well behaved.

Photo

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Comparison

Water Test

I poured some water with an eyedropper and dabbed it off. As you can see,quite a bit of ink was removed.

Artwork

Inktober52, 2023: Vampire.

J Herbin Lierre Sauvage and De Atramentis Document Red. Fabriano Sketchbook paper (Very absorbent paper). 

Ink Characteristics

·      What I liked: I loved almost everything about this ink. 

·      What I did not like: No water resistance. If you're looking for a water-resistant ink there are many more options.

·      What some might not like: No water resistance; slightly-below average lubrication, 

·      Shading: Yes.

·      Ghosting: On cheap paper

·      Bleed through: On cheap paper

·      Flow Rate: Good

·      Lubrication: Slightly-below average. 

·      Nib Dry-out: Nope

·      Start-up: None.

·      Saturation: No.

·      Shading Potential: Excellent.

·      Sheen: None.

·      Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Yes, if the pen is wet, primed and you insist writing on copy paper. 

·      Nib Creep / “Crud”: a bit.

·      Staining (pen): None.

·      Clogging: No.

·      Cleaning: Easy.

·      Water resistance: Vaguely

 

Feel free to share your experience, feedback, or any other comments. The more the merrier. 😊

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