Octopus Write & Draw Green Ostrich — Ink Review #160

 Octopus Write & Draw Green Ostrich

 

Ink Review # 160

 

Originally posted on FPN: Nov 27, 2024


Ink: Green Ostrich

Brand: Octopus Fluids Write & Draw

Country: Germany

Availability: 50 ml bottles.

 

Pens Used: Lamy Safari (reverse EF, EF / F / M / B / Stub 1.1), Osmiroid Copperplate.

Description

A very nice waterproof, lightfast bright murky-ish green, with slightly below-average lubrication. If you want a darker one, go for Crane Green.


A note about ostriches. It's a common misconception that ostriches hide their head under the sand; it couldn't be further from the truth. Apparently they look for food on the ground and when they lay their eggs, they have to turn them regularly, hence giving the impression that they are hiding in the sand.

If they are in danger, they run instead and very fast. However, humans often hide their head in the proverbial sand of denial.


The scans are off on Midori and Tomoe River 68 gsm paper. The other papers are alright.


Note on Octopus Write & Draw inks: These are pigmented fountain pen inks. Octopus lists a two-year shelf life and recommends using them in well-sealed pens with regular cleaning. They also note ISO 12757-2 / DIN ISO 14145-2 compliance.

Chroma

Writing Samples (scan)

I used a reverse EF for the ultra extra fine line. As I mentioned before, the scans of Midori and Tomoe River 68 gsm are off.

Rhodia

Midori

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Iroful

Hammermill 20 lb

Photo

Midori and Tomoe River 68 gsm.

Comparison

Water Test

Left side: 10 seconds under running water.

Artwork

Walk on the Wild Side

Paper is Canson mixed media.

Octopus Write & Draw inks used: Ostrich and trees: Green Ostrich; orange: Orange Monkey; tree trunks: Brown Seahorse.

Other inks: Jacques Herbin Turquoise de Perse, J Herbin Lie de Thé (Eiffel Tower), and Noodler's Lexington Gray.

Ink Characteristics

What I liked: Colour, drawing ostriches.

What I did not like: Nothing much.

What some might not like: Fear of pigment inks?

Shading: Yes.

Ghosting: None on cheap paper.

Bleed through: A bit depending on cheap paper.

Flow Rate: Wet.

Lubrication: Slightly below average.

Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.

Start-up: Ok.

Saturation: Not saturated.

Shading Potential: Ok.

Sheen: Silver sheen on Iroful, like most Octopus Write & Draw inks.

Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.

Nib Creep / Crud: Did not notice.

Staining (pen): No.

Clogging: Did not notice.

Cleaning: Easy, but as it's a pigment ink YMMV.

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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