Tintenlabor Barrique — Ink Review #259
Tintenlabor Barrique Ink Review # 259 Ink: Barrique Brand: Tintenlabor Country: Switzerland Availability: Tintenlabor website : https://tintenlabor.mycommerce.shop/products Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno Orange EF, Lamy Safari Red (EF, F, M, B and 1.1 stub), Osmiroid Copperplate EF semi-flex Bottle size: 30 ml and 50 ml. Type: Ultra-light iron gall ink. Tintenlabor is a small Swiss company specializing in iron gall inks, and it discloses the iron content of each ink. The lower the iron content, the easier the upkeep. The higher the iron content, the more water-resistant the ink becomes, the more dramatic the oxidation, and the more care is needed when cleaning the pen. Nothing drastic, though. Cleaning Note: Like all IG inks, flush with water first. For stubborn residue, use a small pinch of pure ascorbic acid in water, then rinse thoroughly. Avoid ammonia-based cleaners with iron gall inks. An ultrasonic cleaner...