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musing about fountain pens, inks and the like. Sailor bottles, or rather jars as I consider them: more suited to cold cream. In the greens, Herbins Vert Olive and Chiku Rin were too pale; Akkerman #28, Conway Stewart and Noodlers Cactus too bright; two of the three Birminghams were too similar to others. Have a favorite noodlers ink youd like to share with everyone you know without running out? (LogOut/ Tomoe River: more options than ever before! Check out my double review of Akkerman Chinatown Red (#21) and Voorhout Violet (#15). They are a great color reference when next I am tempted to buy ink: Ill know how they look in real life and sometimes just seeing the inks on a page takes care of that itch to buy. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I was really pleased with Montblanc Single Malt, and immediately inked up a Sailor King of Pen with it. By tilting the closed ink bottle, the neck of the bottle fills itself with ink. I should be honest with myself and get rid of these entirely. As of this week I had 185 proper bottles of ink, including a few duplicates, most 90%+ full, some never used at all beyond the initial swatch. I had probably eight turquoises and maybe 15 or 20 blue-blacks, often quite similar shades, all good performers. Even in a wet pen, it's well-behaved on cheap paper, does not feather or bleed through, and dries quickly. Thanks. The large bottles have been discontinued. First, Ive realised that there are some categories of ink that I simply dont like very much, or dont have much cause to use. Outside the EU, you pay no Dutch VAT, one bottle akkerman ink will cost 12.40. These are the "baby Akkermans," (60ml), not the 150ml bottles. Disclaimer: I purchased the ink featured in this review with my own funds, for my own collection. Unauthorized use use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this sites author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Building an interesting pen collection without breaking the bank, Two nibs that are finer than fine: FPnibs XXF, Platinum UEF. And when Id finished writing with all of my pinks, or oranges, I could compare them directly, side by side, and see which ones came up short. No ink bottle design seems to stop me from buying the ink. The two Herbins perform so nicely that I want to ink them up in something as soon as possible. In the neck of the bottle there is now a small reservoir and you can easily fill your fountain pen, even when the pot is almost empty! In the end, 71 inks were in a box to go, including Montblanc JFK, Montblanc Tolstoy, some Akkermans, some Sailors, Robert Oster, KWZ and more. The box in the background lists an address in Holland so its possible that Akkerman acquired the bottle making equipment from this company. I kind of chuckled when I saw all the blues, blacks and blue-blacks. Bigger 70ml bottle. Akkerman The Hague presents a brand new ink collection, dedicated to the great Dutch Masters. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies. Akkerman pen shop is located. At the minute Im yet to find a BB thats as allround brilliant as Aurora BB so what do I do with all the others? There are going to be some very lucky parcel receivers this week!!! https://nl.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andries_Copier, The Epic Refill Reference Guide: Rollerball, Gel and Ballpoints, A Beginner's Dive into Ring-Bound Planners: Part 2 - Planner Sizes. I would say the ink itself is slightly "dry." I rather enjoy this and find it much easier to fill if its one of those pens. I find most light green inks too pale and/or dry. The cost for shipment abroad depends on the country and weight. Oh, Pepper! Ive spent quite a while pursuing the perfect red, and ended up with quite a list of colours that I didnt like all that much. Change). (LogOut/ I havent tried Akkermans yet though. This gorgeous vintage box and bottle above is Gimborn ink from Holland as well but the design looks distinctly 50s or 60s. Great research on the bottle origins! Its the only image I could find comparing the original Akkerman large bottles and current bottles to comparable Gimborn bottles. But is that variation meaningful? (The neck of the bottle seals with glass marble!) The shipping from 1 to 5 bottles is 20,00. We have twelve characteristic colours available, each of which is inspired by paintings of Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer and other famous Dutch painters. It seems that all fountain pen lovers suffer from the same sindrome! That said Sailors faceted vase bottles are my favorite for beauty, form and function. I have Pharmacist's Purpura Imperialis, which is nice, but the IG formulation is a little too high maintenance for my routine use. Throughout the process, I tried to be ruthless. On the wetness/dryness scale, Akkerman #28 is perfectly balanced. Colorverse Inks The Red Planet Season 5. I do a lot of writing in fountain pen (I find the first draft of scripts reads better when it starts in longhand and then gets transcribed onto a screen), but even at my rate of writing, a bottle will last c. 3 months. Even the pen nib on the label on the bottle is similar in placement. There are slight differences in fluting and sizes but its fascinating to see, isnt it? The TenRules. I do like the 30ml Diamine bottles. The faceted inkbottle is characterized by the long-neck, in which there is a glass marble. I dispatched a fair few. Gimborn still exists as a company, however they focus their production on the manufacturing of pet-related products. The first is a bottle everyone hates, except me. Gourmet Pens Shop is owned by Gourmet Pens Industries Inc. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (CAD $). Looks familiar? document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); FREE USA shipping on all orders $50 or more! To mark our 100 years of existence, PW Akkerman introduced in 2010 his own ink line. The image above was culled from the internet. Your email address will not be published. I think Sailor Kin-Mokusei remains my favourite, though. Theres a reason to keep empty bottles like Pelikan, or especially Waterman: the latter is in my opinion the most practical with its many facets, and looks nice on the desk. I must give KWZ Monarch another go. That was a fun read, with your always excellent pictures. (converted at the current rate is this about $ 18.38)You can order your inks on the Akkerman website: akkermandenhaag.com, the Akkerman website: akkermandenhaag.com. I decided that the amber-orange colours were not my bag, so I ditched Herbin Ambre, KWZ El Dorado, Diamine Autumn Oak. This clipping from a book (unknown details) indicates the Waterman bottle is from France circa 1930s. For my pro gear at least, the entire nib doesnt need to be submerged for it to fill. Im shipping them in batches to save my sanity, and the first set goes tomorrow. Nice to roll the crazy names on my tongue Spider Web Grey, Point Park Fountain Turquoise, Ruby, Ama-Iro, Waterfront Dusk. Im always searching for THAT ink. My ink sample sheet from the DC Pen Show. I spent all of last week editing a 75-page report and went through two fills of this color in my Pelikan M600 EF. Even though the Chinatown Red flows more freely, it is still well-behaved and does not bleed through or feather too much on copy paper. So, Im going to play date, marry or kill with a few ink bottles. So thats going on the list to try again in a pen. I love Sailor ChuShu but where do I fit it in, and do I really want to buy a 20mL bottle for the price of a second hand car. Pepper is playful and unphased by anything. I usually scroll right thru the ink sample posts here, but the Akkerman bottle (and their wonderful inks) are a fan fave of mine, and I am glad it caught my eye. I'll recommend this ink as a just-plain-fun writing experience, as well as one of the best annotation inks I've used. Pingback: Fountain Pen Quest Trail Log -July 14, 2019 | Fountain Pen Quest, Pingback: Forever inks | UK fountain pens. This brings me on to the how. And when you use an ink, youre actually consuming it a used pen is still complete, but who wants to buy a half-full bottle of ink? This past week though, I stumbled across some vintage ink bottles on Pinterest that look quite similar. More information about the similarities between the Gimborn and Akkerman bottles can be found in this thread as well. Xx, BUT I will cherish the images of your ink swatches forever. Even though the theme is classical, the box is vibrant and fresh. Also in D.C., I picked up a small 15ml bottle of Iroshizuku Chiku-Rin. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Thats such a good idea to bring your collection down a bit! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I didnt know it was an artful copy or homage to a bygone ink company but I am not in the least surprised that the bottle may have french origins! 30 bottles is the maximum number of bottles that we will fit in 1 box. I have the same problem. Thats a hilarious topic, Laura. When the closed inkbottle is tilt, the neck of the bottle fills itself with ink. Horizontal again the marble will fall back and prevent the ink to flow back into the bottle. I have about ten empty ink bottles, some of which I used up all of the ink and some that I bought as empty ink bottles. I have them all filled with different food coloring and have them placed in a really wide window seal in our back room. This is a fascinating post with gorgeous pictures of those lovely bottles and ads, thank you! Will come with a funnel for easy filling, so you can get every last drop. The faceted ink bottle is characterized by the long-neck, in which there is a glass marble. For bright oranges I kept the Montblancs and Sailor Kin-Mokusei; for dark oranges I kept the Graf and KWZ. Perhaps more importantly, Ive rediscovered a load of inks in every colour category that Im inspired to try again. Digital Divide Media, LLC, 2014-present. Shes our little girl who loves playing string toy and hanging out with her brothers. I hate the Sailor bottles but love the ink. Nice to look at the different bottles, picking the next shade to fill, nice to flip through the swatches. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details. This site is supported by sales from the T.G.S. It's a bright red with orange undertones. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. But its just for fun. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. By tilting the closed ink bottle, the neck of the bottle fills itself with ink. To Clean or Not to Clean? We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Ill skip over the obvious reasons space and money. When the bottle is put on a flat surface again, the marble will fall back and prevent the ink from flowing back into the bottle. Chinatown Red and Voorhout Violet were the two colors I had come for, so I snapped them up and took them out to my car for safekeeping. So I ignored the problem, and continued buying exciting new inks every month or so. I needed no reminding that I am not a saint. But as said above, the Akkerman bottle is of course the ne plus ultra of ink containers. (LogOut/ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Can I settle on, say, half as many bottles? Special attention has been paid to the packaging. And, of course, when I got back to the hotel that night, they were the first two that I inked up. Nothing like the triumph of style over substance! So, its been a pretty time-consuming exercise for sure, and I hope I remember that when it comes to my next temptation. KWZ Cherry lost to Herbin Encre Rouge; Lamy Vibrant Pink lost to Graf Electric Pink; Sailor Oku Yama lost to Colorverse Andromeda. Thank you for a very interesting and amusing article. Change). Bottles are glass and come in a set of primary color in 65 ml and secondary matching color in, Bottles are glass and come in a set of primary color in 65 ml and secondary color in 15. Akkerman #28 looks especially gorgeous on Tomoe River. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. While I plan on giving that ink another try in a broader nib, I could barely see the ink coming out of my Sailor Pro Gear with a fine nib. This ad for Waterman ink features a bottle similar to the Dutch Masters bottle shape, complete with the marble in the neck. I was surprised how much I liked Montblanc Chine Red, since I remember thinking it was too neon and pale when I first tried it. Beautiful! But the real opportunity, and the hardest one to tackle, is inks that I quite like, particularly in a colour-category that I am drawn to. The same goes for Pilot Custom heritage, some Montblancs and even an Esterbrook I have had the hole in the feed by the nib tip so you dont have to submerge half the pen. I tried to link to the FPN thread where it appeared but it seems the original image is no longer available so I have to make do with a screen shot. Learn how your comment data is processed. But Im down to a little over 100 bottles (which lets face it is still a lot of ink), and feeling like Ive achieved something. I shouldn't have worried! My first stop at last weekend's Atlanta Pen Show was the Vanness Pens table. Wish I could have taken advantage of that big sale. You can see here that it stands up to the bright red dots of the Hobonichi Techo paper. Written on an Exacompta Index Card. Akkerman #28 is available from Vanness Pens. Currently, this ink sits in my Franklin-Christoph Model 45 orange demonstrator (Masuyama Needlepoint) and my Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black. Heres a pic of my blue drawer from before the cull: Do I really need to keep Iroshizuku Ama-Iro, Montblanc UNICEF, Pelikan 4001 Turquoise, Akkerman Treves Turquoise and half a dozen similar shades? I knew I didnt want to sell this many bottles individually. I've reviewed a couple other Akkerman inks in the past. Akkerman #28 looks awesome eyedroppered into my clear orange Franklin-Christoph Model 45 demonstrator. I had no such problems with the Akkerman. Marking up legal documents, quick notes to myself that I want to stand out on the page, reminder lists in my pocket notebooks, etc. I always have one or more shades of red (my preferred color), and the voorhout violet is dark enough to make it into my family of "business inks." What will you do with the extra drawer space?!. (LogOut/ This ink, on the other hand, is nearly perfect for work. C. Skinner. Join me, then, as I play ink bottle bachelorette. The scan below does a fairly decent job of capturing the color. In the neck of the bottle there is now a small reservoir and you can easily fill your fountain pen, even when the pot is almost empty! In addition to the long neck, the bottle has a rounded shape and wide, stable base. The unique shape of the bottle, with its long neck and marble, originates from the 1930s. Two bottles came into my possession that were extra attractive: a Graf von Faber-Castell and a J. Herbin 1670. At the same time I got three new Sailor inks, reminding me that Sailor bottles could make a saint curse. Smaller categories pinks, greens, oranges, browns were a little easier. As I said, I had a lot of blues, and this was the first group I tackled. Its a shame when the colour is nice, but these should go too. Both of these inks will make it into my general rotation. According to the research I was able to dig up, there is no evidence that Akkerman acquired the design or patent but there is a comment in one of the threads listed above that its likely that Akkerman was a fan of the iconic Gimborn bottle and found a glassware designer to remake the bottle for them. The best part about the Diamine Anniversary bottles (beside the ink inside) is that the set of 8 makes a great display. So, maybe theres hope that Akkerman might one day attempt to recreate some of the other Gimborn bottles? There is a very interesting thread on FPN about the history of early Gimborn bottles and wow! There's great shading, as you can see in the gallery photos below. What Inks to Avoid? (This writing sample is from the blank sheets at the back of the journal.). Ink Review: Akkerman #28 (Hofkwartier Groen). It feels weird getting rid of something you like, but I couldnt let that attachment be the only factor in my decision. A broader shot of the Akkerman #28 writing sample on Tomoe River Paper. The new Dutch Masters bottle holds more than 120 ml (4.0 oz) and thus contains twice as much ink as the regular Akkerman ink bottles. Imagine you order 5 bottles, these will cost (5 x 12.40) = 62,00 + shipping costs 20, making the total to 82,00. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Lamy Safari Your Team: Its NHL Hockey TimeAgain, Fountain Pen Favorites for September2019. Ive never been one to prioritize the aesthetics of an ink bottle. Akkerman 28 is an extremely bright ink, but it's not pale at all. The next two are bottles everyone loves, but I am on the fence about. The Akkerman inks have been given names related to the city The Hague. The Dutch Master collection is a must have for everyone who uses a fountain pen, and a unique gift. For me its all about the ink but the bottle design can be a niggle. In my research (AKA I went down the rabbit hole), I also discovered ties between Gimborn and Pelikan as well as this document. Vanness carries the entire line of Akkerman Ink, which includes 30 colors named after various locations in the Netherlands, where the P.W. Ive said it before that ink accumulation is a much bigger problem (at least for me) than accumulating pens. Thanks. If FPN folks can find those drawings, Im sure Akkerman was able to find them as well and show them to a designer when they designed their bottles. Here's a quick review of what's become my most-used purchase from this year's D.C. The name 1791 comes from a famous book written in 1791 in China, called The Dreams of the Red Chamber. I am glad I kept hold of Montblanc Emerald the colour has really grown on me. The Gimborn ink bottle was designed by one of the most well known Dutch glass designers: Andries Copier (https://nl.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andries_Copier). An indication of the shipping costs appears in your shopping cart when a product is placed in it.Indicative: 5 Akkerman bottles outside Europe, eg to USA Canada Australia Japan China etc. Why (and how) I just sold 70 bottles ofink, Five pens for sale: Montblanc, Visconti, Lamy, Scribo,Parker, Fountain Pen Quest Trail Log -July 14, 2019 | Fountain Pen Quest, Beginner fountain pen buyers deserve better than the Parker Jotter. And of course, hes 100% fabulous! However, I try to use up my inks, so I do care how useful and practical a bottle is. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If not I took some art clay and made a little filling chair that holds the bottle at an angle while I fill it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. To the extent any content may contain paid advertising, affiliate links, or sponsored content, it will be plainly disclosed by a disclaimer when/if featured. For example: KoninginneNach-Blauw, Binnenhof Blues, Shocking Blue, Parkpop Purper or/and Rood Haags Pluch. All rights reserved. I fall in love with an ink and then buy a stock when they are limited editions which I REALLY like I buy a lot (I have 9 bottles of Pelikan Edelstein Amethyst) The result is that I have something close to 100 bottles and more than I can ever use. It was a feeding frenzy, and my 14 boxes went in less than an hour. ^_^, A great read! Alas I think it will be filled by baby clothes! Its a nice orange! So when you order 5 bottles, each bottle will cost you only 16.40. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have a bottle of Edelstein Olivine even though Ive gone right off Green but thats ok, a bottle of ROS grnschwarz landed yesterday. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The new bottles will be available in the same 31 colors as before. This inks came in large 150 ml bottles, these large bottles are now completely sold out.Due to the worldwide success of this unique bottle we decided to continue, but now with a smaller sized bottle with a content of ca 60 ml. In Pursuit of the Perfect Patina: The Schon DSGN Machined Pen v2 Anniversary Edition, Pen Case Review: Lochby Quattro Four-Pen Case. One can only assume that whoever designed these bottles doesnt actually use a fountain pen and has no concept of what is required. Lisa and Wendi brought 75 bottles, which I think covered the full spectrum of colors, and while I hear the ink went fast, there was plenty of it left on Saturday morning when I got there. The Voorhout violet is definitely the most interesting of the two, at least to me. Browns that lean red; luminous greens; blurples. Dutch Masters limited color collection by P.W. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Im only recently branching out into other makes of ink. 6-14 new Akkerman ink bottles costs 30,00 and 15 up to 30 bottles (max) is 50,00 shipping. On plain, lined, or graph paper, I've had no problems. Akkerman ink bottle is only one of many reasons you should consider picking up a bottle of this ink. I suspect that if I tried to use this ink in a broader nib for longhand writing, drafting, etc., I wouldn't like it as much because it might be too loud and scream off the page at the reader. This is Tater. When I showed my dad an Akkerman bottle once, he talked about all the ways bottles used to designed to make them easier to fill from. Date, Marry, Kill: My Least Eligible InkBottles, View fountainpenfolliess profile on Instagram. If I were looking for an ink bottle with which I could happily share the rest of my life, it would certainly be the Akkerman bottle, I really enjoyed your thoughts about ink bottles! I drove down from Nashville for the day, pretty much worrying the whole way that Vanness would be sold out of Akkerman by the time I arrived. Akkerman #28, "Hofkwartier Groen," is a bright grass-green ink and a color that I thought I would hate - until I actually used it. For $28, you get 60ml of ink, and a unique reusable glass bottle. Aesthetically pleasing but useless. This image, above, is the current Akkerman bottle. Fountain Pen Follies and fountainpenfollies.com, 2015. When the bottle is put on a flat surface again, the marble will fall back and prevent the ink from flowing back into the bottle. Vanness carries the entire line of Akkerman Ink, which includes 30 colors named after various locations in the Netherlands, Akkerman Chinatown Red (#21) and Voorhout Violet (#15), Ink Review: Akkerman Chinatown Red and Voorhout Violet. For me the main point is the ink inside. That label and box is just stunning but the bottle is fluted just like the standard Akkerman bottle. A Beginners Guide to Fountain Pen Inks: What Inks to Buy? So what have I used it for? I was trying a lot of lighter green inks, but none of these popped like the Akkerman #28. Wonderful article, Ana. You can store a lot of them in a small space, and the name of the ink is on the cap. It just lets me perfect my cursing. Akkerman. While I agree the Sailor bottles are a chore, I decant a bit into a sample vial. In the Netherlands it is well known the Akkerman ink bottle is a copy of the Gimborn bottle. You should check out Ray's review over at FPQuest. Please review ourupcoming events pagefor potential shipping delays. Pen Problems: How Do You Organize Your Pen Collection? Shipping cost / ordering Akkerman inks (60 ml bottles). I've not had it hard-start in a pen (even in extra-fine or needlepoint nibs), it dries quickly on the page, and it doesn't smear. comes at 20,00 Shipping cost. I hope they arrive without any leaks. Curated Shop and donations via Patreon. An empty bottle fromPenBBS Inks.Not cleaned and has at least 1ml of ink left in it.With box. Take blue-blacks, or turquoises, for example. (And another 30+ samples). (LogOut/ I like the Edelstein bottles but dislike the ink. This slightly long haired black beauty loves anything pink and follows our giant ginger Ollie everywhere. Akkerman #28 is available from Vanness Pens. One colour may only come up short by the tiniest margin, but how many oranges, or greys, does one really need? Everybody wins. It was quite nice to heave open a drawer full of 50 bottles of blue ink, I admit. He thinks hes a righteous dude. Buy with confidence from these brands and retailers that either support the blog or I shop at personally. Instead of relying on swatches or distant memories to make my decision, I took all my inks out, Kon-Mari style, sat down with a glass pen, and wrote a line on A3 Tomoe River paper with each ink in a particular colour category, back to back. In the neck of the bottle there is now a small reservoir and you can easily fill your fountain pen, even when the pot is almost empty! Pen Show. For the love of pens, paper, office supplies and a beautiful place to work. Ink bottles were on my mind last month. I think those plastic vials were made with sailor pens in mind. (LogOut/ Ink is cheap (ish), so it hardly seems worth selling individual bottles. were they ever inventive in their bottle designs. The same thread includes schematic drawings of those bottles. Sure, some are slightly greener, others slightly deeper, or slightly brighter. The iconic P.W. But everyone would get a good value bundle, as well as the fun factor from the mystery. The marble one was common. Akkerman Voorhout Violet exhibits some nice shading properties. Of the browns, I kept Montblanc Swan Illusion unique in my collection Smoky Quartz, SBRE, Single Malt and Moonlight over Higashiyama. I felt how wet it was, how the ink looked when wet versus dry, I watched the dry time, I looked closely at the colour. He used a wider nib than I've used here - I may actually have to give that a shot. As you can see from the photo above, the neck of the bottle contains a reservoir that you fill by tipping the bottle forward, making it easier to fill your pen and allowing you to get all the ink from the dregs of a near-empty bottle. We can hope. Which ink to review first? She has a dab of white fur under her chin and a white heart on her belly. It's much more saturated, does not shade as much, and is a "wetter" ink. Someone would get a 60 bottle of Tolstoy and four other inks for 27, which I felt a little crazy about doing. Great post, Laura! All content is the exclusive property of Digital Divide Media, LLC, including The Gentleman Stationer website and trademark, and should not be reproduced without express written permission. The crux of the articles indicate that Gimborn sold off the pen portion (including inks) to Pelikan in the 1980s at which point Gimborn inks were no longer made or sold in the long-neck bottles. The last is a bottle that I loathe. And, I have some of my inks that I am using now over on that window seal too, being careful not to have the sun shine directly on them. Or maybe you never, Please allow up to 30 days for back ordered inks The inks in the Super Rich Series are a bunch. I love dark purple inks, and have been looking for a purplish black that I can use professionally on a daily basis. Its heavy and fragile, so its a pain to post. Sometimes the pairs leaped out. It will stand out on most papers. Despite this being a somewhat popular ink, I haven't seen many reviews of Akkerman #28 out there. The names of the ink are based on the colour or subject of the paintings. The accumulation was gradual, but undeniable. I've not experienced any negatives with this ink, but if you use "busier paper"(such as Doane Paper's Grid + Lines design), you may have legibility issues in a very fine nib.

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