De Atramentis Document Orange — Ink Review #127

De Atramentis — Document Orange

 

Ink Review # 127

 

Originally posted on FPN: May 15, 2024

 

Ink: Document Orange

Brand: De Atramentis

Country: Germany

Availability: 45 ml bottles.

Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy Safari (EF, F, M, B, 1.1), Brause dip pen nib.

Description

I reviewed its sibling ink a few weeks ago. This is a paler, more watery version that lacks lubrication.

When I first tested this ink a few years ago, it didn’t leave a good impression. My impression did not change. If you’re addicted to fountain pens and looking for a cure, this ink is it. My hand refuses to reach for the pen. I’m cured, hallelujah.

On the plus side, it’s good on copy paper and it does shade, but legibility becomes compromised.

If you absolutely need a waterproof orange, I would go for the Artist version—it’s cheaper and more lubricated—or try one of the numerous Octopus Write and Draw oranges. I would say this ink is only useful for art, ink washes and mixing.

Note that the images are harsh, so you might need sunglasses. 😎

Pigment Ink Note: Pigmented fountain pen inks are best used in well-sealed pens that are easy to dismantle. Some colours clean out easily, while others may need pen flush if water alone is not enough. 

Chroma

Writing Samples

It's impossible to scan and difficult to photograph. I added full-page comparison with De Atramentis Artist Orange, so you can make up your mind:

I didn't use a flex pen; I dipped a Brause rose nib instead. 

Scan

Midori

Photo

These were photographed with the Northern light.

It didn't bleed through copy paper.

This was done 3 years, on HP 32 paper with my impressions:

Comparison

Water Test

Was done several years ago, so kitty is safe. 😺


Art Work

Fred & Ginger

Platinum Carbon Black and an unidentified Greenish ink (probably Diamine Dark Forest)


Ink Characteristics

  • What I liked: its performance on copy paper, but most of all, emptying my pen of this ink.
  • What I did not like: Almost everything.
  • What some might not like: It’s a pigment ink, it's pale.
  • Shading: Yes
  • Ghosting: No.
  • Bleed through: No.
  • Flow Rate: Watery
  • Lubrication: Dry
  • Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.
  • Start-up: Ok.
  • Saturation: Pastel.
  • Shading Potential: Surprisingly yes.
  • Sheen: No.
  • Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.
  • Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.
  • Staining (pen): It stained the feed with orange after soaking all night in cleaning solution.
  • Clogging: Did not notice.
  • Cleaning: Like all pigment inks the more it stays in the pain the more difficult the cleaning.
  • Water resistance: Excellent.

 

Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples, or any other comments. The more the merrier. 😊

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