De Atramentis Document Orange

[Yazeh]

De Atramentis Document Orange

I reviewed it’s sibling ink a few weeks ago, this is a paler version, watery and lacks lubrication.
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread...-Artist-Orange


When I first tested this ink few years ago, it didn’t leave a good impression. It still has not changed. If you're addicted to fountainpens and looking for a cure, this ink it is. My hand refuses to reach for the pen, I'm cured

On the plus says it’s good on copy paper, and for those who love shading it does, but the legibility becomes compromised.

If you absolutely need a waterproof orange, I will go for the Artist version (it’s cheaper and more lubricated) or try one of the numerous Octopus Write and Draw oranges. I would say this ink is only useful for art, ink washes and mixing.

Note the images are harsh so you might need sunglasses 😎

Chroma:
Chroma - Documet Orange.jpeg


Writing Samples:
It's impossible to scan and difficult to photograph. I added full page comparison with De Atramentis Artist Orange, so you can make up your mind:
I didn't use a flex pen, I dipped a Brause rose dip pen nib.
Scan:
Midori -Document.jpeg
Photo:
These were photographed with the northern light
Rhodia.jpg

Midori- Document Orange.jpg

TR 68 gr Document :Artist Orange.jpg
It didn't bleed through copy paper

Hammermill Document Orange.jpg
This was done 3 years, on HP 32 paper with my impressions:

HP32.jpg
Comparison:

Comparison - Artist -Document Orange.jpg

Water test:
Was done several years ago, so kitty is safe



And finally a humorous art work, entitled Fred & Ginger
Inks used: Platinum Carbon Black and an unidentified Greenish ink (probably Diamine Dark Forest)


· Pens used: Pilot Kakuno Ef, Lamy (EF/F/M/B, 1.1), Brause dip pen nib.
· What I liked: Writing on copy paper, but most of all emptying my pen.
· What I did not like: Almost everything.
· What some might not like: It’s a pigment ink, it's pale.
· Shading: Yes
· Ghosting: No.
· Bleed through: No.
· Flow Rate: Watery
· Lubrication: Dry
· Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.
· Start-up: Ok
· Saturation: Pastel
· Shading Potential: Surprisingly yes.
· Sheen: No.
· Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.
· Nib Creep / “Crud”: Did not notice.
· Staining (pen): It stained the feed with orange after soaking all night in cleaning solution.
· Clogging: Did not notice.
· Cleaning: Like all pigment inks the more it stays in the pain the more difficult the cleaning.
· Water resistance: Excellent.
· Availability: 45 ml bottles.

Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier

[Sailor Kenshin]

Pale? Weak? Watery? Lacks lubrication?

Sign me up! 😹

But I do love the sketches! And the fact that the chroma looks like a candle flame. And your descriptions!

So keep it up, Yazeh! Can't wait to see the next; I always like it when it's an ink I've actually used. Thanks! 👍🏻

[Yazeh]

Pale? Weak? Watery? Lacks lubrication?

Sign me up!

But I do love the sketches! And the fact that the chroma looks like a candle flame. And your descriptions!

So keep it up, Yazeh! Can't wait to see the next; I always like it when it's an ink I've actually used. Thanks!

Thanks, @Sailor Kenshin
Now I was always under the impression that you "never" used pigment inks. What happened ?

[LizEF]

A most encouraging introduction to this ink... Nonetheless, I'm going to be brave and slog through to the treasured artwork at the end...

No idea where my sunglasses are, so, squinting as I scroll.... Ooooh, nice candle flame. I'll bet Artist Orange is embarrassed to be seen in public next to Document Orange... Gaaaaah, Electric Orange laser beam strikes again! My eyes! My eyes! I see that the kitty rejected testing the orange for fear its citrus oil would leak. (There are now 2 kitties between me and the keyboard. Almost impossible to type....) Ah, Fred and Ginger - We could have fun making up stories about this scene.

Thank you for enduring long enough to bring us an informative, cautionary, and fun review, Yazeh!

[Yazeh]

A most encouraging introduction to this ink... Nonetheless, I'm going to be brave and slog through to the treasured artwork at the end...

No idea where my sunglasses are, so, squinting as I scroll.... Ooooh, nice candle flame. I'll bet Artist Orange is embarrassed to be seen in public next to Document Orange...

I wonder their dialogue:
"Don't walk with me"
"I'm more permanent than you. You should be proud"
"Permanently ugly"

Gaaaaah, Electric Orange laser beam strikes again! My eyes! My eyes! I see that the kitty rejected testing the orange for fear its citrus oil would leak. (There are now 2 kitties between me and the keyboard. Almost impossible to type....) Ah, Fred and Ginger - We could have fun making up stories about this scene.

Yep. That's the fun thing, about the name, so many stories and possibilities. If I get my act together, I might do another one, just to finish the ink

Thank you for enduring long enough to bring us an informative, cautionary, and fun review, Yazeh!

A pleasure!

[LizEF]

I wonder their dialogue:
"Don't walk with me"
"I'm more permanent than you. You should be proud"
"Permanently ugly"