Comparison - Montblanc Ink Of Friendship : Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise

[Sandy1]

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Figure 1. Line Comparison

Rather than use the ubiquitous but flakey swab comparison, lines from the NIB-ism samples are shown below.

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Top: MBIoF

Pen: Notorious Pink Safari + B

WRITTEN SAMPLES - Moby Dick

 

Figure 3.

Paper: HPJ1124

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Left: MBIoF

 

Figure 4.

Paper: Rhodia

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Left: MBIoF

 

 

OTHER STUFF:

Smear/Dry Times.

Wet Tests. ☂

 

Figure 5.

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Note: S/DT for SST was 5 - 10 on HPJ1124; 5 - 15 on Rhodia; <5 seconds on Staples.

 

 

High Resolution Scans

 

Originals are 63x40mm.

 

TWSBI on HPJ1124:

 

MBIoF:

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SST:

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NPS on Rhodia:

 

MBIoF:

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SST:

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Observations:

 

• These are the things which are not apparent from the Images.
• These observations may differ ever so slightly from the Ink Review/s that may be in place.
• My contribution was to generate enough reasonable samples, then capture the appearance of those samples.
• If you'd like more detailed information, please send me a PM. (Within reason - you naughty FPN boys.)
• I leave it to each viewer to interpret what is seen, and/or to initiate discussion in the usual way.

Type:

• Both are dye-based FP inks.

Flow Rate:

• Both inks are OK.
• SST was slightly greater.

Nib Dry-out:

• Both inks are OK.

Start-up:

• Both inks are OK.

Lubrication:

• Both inks are OK.
• MBIoF was a bit more pleasant.

Nib Creepies:

• None for both inks.

Staining:

• None after three days for both inks.

Clogging:

• Not seen for both inks.

Bleed- Show-Through:

• Both had problems on the Staples 20lb.

Clean-up:

• Both cleaned-up thoroughly with plain water.

= = = = = =

 

NUTS & BOLTS

 

Pens

• TWSBI 530 + steel M nib.
• The Notorious Pink Safari + steel B nib.

Images

• Scans were made on an Epson V600 scanner; factory defaults were accepted.
• Written Samples were scanned at 200 dpi.
• HiRes images were scanned at 300 dpi.
• Scans went straight to the file sharing thingy without manipulation.

Fine Print

The accuracy and relevance of this Comparison depends in great part upon consistency and reliability of matériel used.

Ink does not require labelling/notice to indicate (changes in) formulation, non-hazardous ingredients, batch ID, date of manufacture, etc.

As always, YMMV, not only from materials, methods, environment, etc., but also due to differences between the stuff I used, and that you may have.

Also, I entrust readers to separate opinion from fact; to evaluate inferences and conclusions as to their merit; and to be amused by whatever tickles your fancy.

 

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Tags: Fountain Pen Ink Review Comparison Montblanc Ink of Friendship Turquoise Cyan Limited Edition 2011 Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise Sandy1

Edited February 17, 2012 by Sandy1

[Sandy1]

INK REVIEWS:

 

Montblanc Ink of Friendship

http://www.fountainp...-of-friendship/

 

Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise

http://www.fountainp...krip-turquoise/

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Edited February 17, 2012 by Sandy1

[Bo Bo Olson]

I obviously asked this in the wrong thread (in I don't see it here), but which would you say shaded the most?

 

Sigh, both look good.

[Sandy1]

I obviously asked this in the wrong thread (in I don't see it here), but which would you say shaded the most?

 

Sigh, both look good.

Hi,

 

Yes indeed - both look good.

 

I had the time to look at the ink-on-paper originals under daylight. That close inspection did not reveal any significant difference from the [HiRes] scans.

 

I've used the SST quite a bit, and have found that it offers some nice variation in tone, but does not generate strong shading. There is the bit of 'flickering' between high low density, as seen above in some of the 'n' characters. But I do not see a lot of the smooth change in density that I adore.

 

Even though I have only used the IoF for a short time, and used firm nibs, I did not see a lot of strong shading while writing. But when I did some drawing, there was more shading. So I consider that the IoF has more potential for shading, even though that was not evident on the Written Samples.

 

That said, I would not consider IoF to be capable of strong shading, just a bit more than seen here. And the usual trials with Italic nibs on upper-tier papers would be even more revealing.

 

And I suppose one should give it a fair go by pairing it with a flex nib, but that's more a matter of personal exploration - in part because I do not believe I am sufficiently competent to consistently depict the potential of an ink from a flexi. i.e. More for demonstration than comparison purposes.

 

Bye,

S1

[Bo Bo Olson]

You have a lot more potential with flexible nibs than I.

(You don't have to hire a retired English teacher to read your notes. :embarrassed_smile: )

 

I just happen to have a selection of them; semi&maxie&easy full flex, out side of noodles.

 

Some times I get very good shading in regular flex F and M nibs, occasionally even more than in B or the more flexible nibs.

 

Inks and papers is still an art form.