Tag: brown

Diamine Ochre ink review

8 July 2014 By ian

This ink was a wonderful surprise! I wasn’t expecting to like it much but I love it. It’s a rich brown with gorgeous shading. The dry times are better than this review might suggest – the Noodler’s Konrad puts down ink like a hose. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank you to The Writing […]

Waterman Absolute Brown ink review

6 May 2014 By ian

This is a good dark earthy brown with a little shading and good dry times, from the always reliable Waterman. This colour isn’t quite for me, I prefer richer browns such as Pelikan Brown, but if you like this shade then Waterman Absolute Brown is a good choice. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank […]

Diamine Oxblood ink review

29 March 2014 By ian

This is a gorgeous red-brown ink. It’s the ink that’s most commonly commented upon by non-pen people. (Yes! Such people exist! I even consent to remain friendly with some of them.) Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thanks to Informal Scribble for sending me the sample. I liked it so much I had to buy […]

Pilot Iroshizuku Ina-Ho (Rice Ear) ink review

4 March 2014 By ian

This ink is sometimes gold, sometimes green, sometimes brown, sometimes beautiful, sometimes rather unpleasant. What it also is, is interesting. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Sometimes they pretty much draw themselves. Irene is my favourite Inkling so far. But who were her visitors??? Would you like your very own Inklings and also support this […]