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I am looking for permanent brown inks that offer shading...and are reasonably well behaved and require only regular cleaning to avoid clogging and staining problems.

 

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Waterman. Havana Brown was the best brown of all time, and of course, it is discontinued. I haven't tried the new brown but you could get a sample and check it out. Before you invest in a large brown supply, check out all the ink reviews The only inks I have ever had problems with are browns, and I practice meticulous pen hygiene.

 

Not sure that Waterman is technically Permanent. Maybe you could also check out an Iron Gall Brown, hard to find. Walnut inks are wonderful but I would be very hesitant in putting them in a fountain pen. http://www.paperinkarts.com/walb10.html

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As I understand it, Havana Brown wasn't reformulated but, as with all their other inks it was just renamed.

 

Goulet recently did a 'Monday Matchup' with Waterman Absolute Brown, http://blog.gouletpens.com/2014/11/monday-matchup-21-noodlers-ebonite.html

 

If someone knows otherwise about Waterman inks I'd be grateful to hear from you.

 

AJ

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I enjoy using Noodlers #41 Brown which is 'bulletproof' and with a little dilution shades nicely. I also recommend trying samples.

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Iroshizuku Tsukushi- is a nice brown ink with some shading and seems to do pretty well when soaked in water. it is not permanent like a iron gall, but is good

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I think that Noodler's has a few brown inks that are permanent and light enough to shade, though I have no yet tried any myself. J. Herbin Lie the The is also a great shader, super low maintenance, and somewhat water resistant, as you can see below:

 

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Thanks to all for your comments. I'll check the reviews and order a few samples.

 

I do have a bottle of Lie de The and have a pen loaded with it. I like it a lot, so looks like it may be a prospect for permanence.

 

Any other suggestions? Any Iron Gall brown inks?

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