De Atramentis — Document Red — Ink Review #74
De Atramentis — Document Red Ink Review # 74 Originally posted on FPN: Aug 9, 2023 Ink: Red Series: Document Brand: De Atramentis Country: Germany Type: Pigment ink Availability: 45 ml bottles. Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF/Stub, Kaweco (EF/F/M/B/BB), Kanwrite ultra-flex nib. Description This ink and its artsy (Artist) sibling remind me of watermelon juice. I’ve done a back-to-back review of both, and frankly I don’t see much of a difference between them other than Artsy being slightly darker. It’s a pinkish-red, with slightly below-average lubrication. The ink is nothing like Noodler's Fox Red, which I reviewed recently. Frankly, it's an underwhelming ink. However, if you need a good waterproof ink for editing, it's decent. Note on pigment inks: Pigmented fountain pen inks are best used in well-sealed pens that are easy to dismantle. Regular cleaning is advisable, and pen flush may be needed if w...