Yazeh Ink Reviews

Noodler's — Pushkin   Ink Review # 20   Originally posted on FPN:  Aug 8, 2021   Ink:  Pushkin Series:  Russian Series Type:  Bulletproof Brand:  Noodler's Country:  USA Availability:  Only in 90 ml bottles. Russian series inks are more expensive than the normal lineup.  Pens Used:   Noodler’s Ahab semi-flex, Lamy Safari B, Pilot Metro F, Kanwrite Desire ultra-flex Description It’s an agreeable muted green-blue. While it doesn’t capture the flamboyance of Alexander Pushkin, it encapsulates the complexities and nuances of the Russian spirit.  Pushkin is considered the father of modern Russian literature. Most of his works are poetry. He was killed in a duel at age 37.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pushkin I had difficulties with this ink. With the Ahab, it had flow issues and particularly disliked being flexed. However, with a light touch the pen glided effortlessly. Compared to similar Noodler’s inks, ...

Rohrer & Klingner — sketchINK® Klara   Ink Review # 16   Originally posted on FPN:  Jul 13, 2021   Ink:  Klara Series:  sketchINK® Type:  Pigment ink Brand:  Rohrer & Klingner Country:  Germany Availability:  50 ml bottles. Pens Used:  Noodler’s Ahab semi-flex, Kanwrite ultra-flex, Pilot Varsity   Description This is a searing green-blue, waterproof, lightproof ink, which is very difficult to scan and photograph. I recommend using sunglasses to read this review 🕶️ I would use this ink mostly for editing and annotating or mixing with other inks in the sketchINK series. I’ve used this ink in a Pilot Varsity for many years since this review. There are often startup problems.  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 water alone is not enough. Chroma   Writing Samples I amused...