on saleNoodler's Manjiro Nakahama Whaleman's Sepia - Ink Sample

Loved this ink paired great with Esterbrook jr pumpkin latte fine nib

Love this color for artwork. Dries slow depending on the paper you use. Nice shade brown

I got thisas an ink sample after much thought. Many reviews of the ink complain if it drying out more easily & being a little finicky. However using it in the Noodler's Boston safety pen has made the ink enjoyable to write & draw with. When used in wet writing pen it look not-black so I've put a drop or 2 of water in & it feels like to me a genuine sepia ink.

This ink goes on reddish brown, but quickly dries to a grey-brown colour. It's quite dark, but not as easy to mistake for black as some of the other very dark Noodler's inks, like El Lawrence. It's not prone to feathering, although it did spread out a bit when I tested it on inkjet paper. The dry time isn't bad for a Noodler's permanent ink - in my experience, these usually take a long time to dry. It is definitely on the wetter side. In a flex pen, it is almost too wet to get much shading. I really like the colour of this ink. Few other browns are this greyish; most have red, purple, or yellow undertones, but I would call this a very neutral sort of brown. The story behind it is interesting as well. I hope the full-size bottles come back in stock, as I'll probably purchase one when they do.

Distinctive color and look. Writes well, no skips, blobs, wateryness. High quality ink in a unique color.