Levenger Cocoa Review

[Titania]

This is a quick review of Levenger Cocoa which I initially published on my blog. I purchased the ink as part of Levenger's sampler pack, and I am reviewing all of them. To read the other, more in-depth reviews, go here.

Properties

Sheen: None

Shading: Excellent

Water Resistance: Interestingly changes to red

Feathering:High; Although I haven't used this ink on copier paper yet, it feathers on Black n' Red paper.

Drying Time: Extremely long; not a good ink for some sinistral writers

Wetness: Average

Lubrication: Well lubricated

Staining: I haven't noticed any staining.
Cleaning: The ink cleans out of a pen easily.
Nib Creep: None with my Visconti Rembrandt

Writing Sample

Pen: Visconti Rembrandt Fine

Paper: Black n'Red Notebook

To my eyes and on my monitor, this scan appears color accurate. For instructions on calibrating a monitor, follow this link. Shading and feathering can be seen more easily by zooming in on the picture.

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Cocoa has become one of my favorite inks for its excellent shading and great color. The long drying time doesn't particularly bother me because this isn't an ink I would use often or for quick notes; I only use it at home because of its color. If this ink appeals to you, you can purchase Cocoa from Levenger for $12, and it's often on sale for $10 or less. When I eventually purchase a full bottle, I'll write a more detailed review.

Edited August 10, 2014 by Titania

[visvamitra]

Cool one.

[writewright]

I purchased a bottle of the Levenger Cocoa ink; and, while I very much like the color, I found that I had flow problems using the ink in my Levenger Incognito pen. After writing about a standard sized paragraph, I found the flow slowed to the point that the pen started to skip. Since I very much like the color (and since I have a whole bottle of the ink), I would like to use this ink, but I need it to provide consistent flow.

 

I am interested to know if others have had this experience with Levenger Cocoa ink. I read good reviews of Waterman Havana brown ink, so I am interested to hear comments about any problems experienced with this ink a well.

 

I would add that I am currently using a different ink in this same pen, and I appear to be getting better results; but it may be too early to tell.

 

Please comment.

[Misfit]

I have had no problems using Waterman Havana Brown. I'm beginning to think I'll start buying more versions of brown ink, maybe green. I'm not sure yet if I want to limit ink this way, but I'm thinking about it.

[jasonchickerson]

Looks interesting. Thanks.