Thursday 11 August 2011

Return of the Green Ink Brigade

I'm looking at a mid-green ink, to go in my Pilot Capless. I want something in between the two greens I currently own: Diamine Woodland Green (too dark) and Diamine Kelly Green (too light).

The front-runner so far is J. Herbin Lierre Sauvage, followed by Caran d'Ache Amazon and perhaps Waterman Green in third.

I would be grateful for any views on the relative pros and cons of these inks. I can get Pelikan Brilliant Green locally, but only as a last resort.

3 comments:

  1. Caran d'Ache Amazon is a great green - I got it as part of the Goulet Pens "ink drop" and I loved the way it performed. I've considered buying a bottle, but I don't use greens that often.

    The color truly makes one think of a tropical forest - bright and rich at the same time. It shades nicely if you have a wider nib, but even if not, I think you will be pleased. That's my recommendation.

    That being said, I have not tried the Lierre Sauvage, and generally like Herbin inks as well. You probably can't go wrong between the two.

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  2. I've used the Lierre Sauvage, but not the Amazon. Lierre Sauvage is a lovely mid-value green. It makes me think of St. Patrick's day. Last year I used it for Christmas Cards, but it really is more "leprechaun" than "elf." Like most Herbin inks, it has excellent handling characteristics.

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  3. Well, I like Lamy Green which gets a bad wrap on FPN (Fountain Pen Network).Its a lovely mid Hookers Green in colour and behaves very well with my Lamy Safaris.

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