Anderson Pens — Oshkosh Denim — Ink Review #93

Anderson Pens - Oshkosh Denim 

 

Ink Review # 93

 

Originally posted on FPN: Nov 1, 2023

 

Ink: Oshkosh Denim (discontinued)
Brand: Anderson Pens
Country: USA
Availability: Unobtanium
Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B, 1.1), Osmiroid Copperplate semi-flex nib.

Description

This ink was graciously given to me by a FPN member.

I enjoyed using this ink at first with my trusty Lamy Safari for sketching, taking notes, etc. However, I forgot about the pen for about 2 weeks, with the converter half full. It refused to write even after priming. Finally, I just refilled the pen and it was still sluggish. It was a disappointment, to put it mildly.

The next day, I had the same startup problems, but after a little priming the pen was writing well.

I won’t tell you how excruciating it was coaxing ink from the dry Osmiroid. Given that this pen is problematic and is only tamed with wet and well-lubricated inks, this was perhaps not surprising. However, it gives you an idea about the ink’s inherent behavior.

On the positive side, for now it was well-behaved in the Pilot Kakuno.

I know many rave about the shading of this ink, but for me it’s a blessing that it is unobtanium, as it has long dry times. 

I'm sure there are many better options available.

Writing Samples

I decided to take use quotes by indigenous leaders as I assume that chief Oshkosh gave his name to the cities and the denim brand.

Rhodia

Midori

Tomoe River 68 gsm


Hammermill 20 lb

Rather well behaved on copy paper, despite what the scan wants you to believe.

Photo

Comparison


Water test

10 seconds under running water after 24 hours: decent resistance.


Artwork

Tipi



Ink Characteristics

·      What I liked: Only writing with a broad nib.
·      What I did not like: Flow issues.
·      What some might not like: Same as above, dryness.
·      Shading: Yes.
·      Ghosting: Not much.
·      Bleed through: Faint.
·      Flow Rate: Good when used, awful after two weeks.
·      Lubrication: Dry
·      Nib Dry-out: Yes
·      Start-up: Yes.
·      Saturation: Not bad.
·      Shading Potential: Good.
·      Sheen: No.
·      Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Not noticed.
·      Nib Creep / “Crud”: No.
·      Staining (pen): No
·      Clogging: I'm not so sure
·      Cleaning: Yes.
·      Water resistance: Ok

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

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