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Papier Plume is s stationery shop situated in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The company began its business in 2001 however the shop was opened in 2007. From what I see on google maps the shop looks quite nice.

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Some time ago the company started to offer fountain pen inks. They're supposed to be hand poured and bottled right in the shop. The inks are water based and described as french inks (imported? anyone knows french private label maker?). At the moment the inks are available in 15 colors and are sold in three bottles: small (15 ml), medium (30 ml), big (50 ml):

 

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I've received samples of fourteen colors and I'll review them soon. The full line consists of:

 

  1. Black
  2. Burgundy
  3. Carmel
  4. Denim
  5. Forest Green
  6. Forget-me-not Blue
  7. Lover's Red
  8. Ivy Green
  9. Midnight Blue
  10. Moss Green
  11. Oyster Grey
  12. Peacock Blue
  13. Pecan
  14. Red
  15. Violet

Papier Plume's Red isn't most interesting red on the market. It leans toward pink and is rather pale.

 

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Drops of ink on kitchen towel

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Tomoe River, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

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Leuchtturm 1917, Kaweco Classic Sport, B

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Thank you for the nice review. I agree with you. This isn't the best red.

"Today will be gone in less than 24 hours. When it is gone, it is gone. Be wise, but enjoy! - anonymous today

 

 

 

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Seems more than a little on the pink-y side.

It's hard work to tell which is Old Harry when everybody's got boots on.

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Papier Plume is even better in person...If you are in New Orleans, drop in and visit...Super nice people and knowledgeable about all pens and ink

Thomas
Baton Rouge, LA
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Check out my ebay pen listings:   tbickiii's Vintage Fountain Pens

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Thanks for the review.

This is one I can definitely pass on -- the color is like a cross between De Atramentis Document Red (which I hated) and De Atramentis Dante Alighieri/Ruby Red (which I like and have, and think I would definitely like better than this one.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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Papier Plume is even better in person...If you are in New Orleans, drop in and visit...Super nice people and knowledgeable about all pens and ink

The one time I was in the Big Easy, I was going to Restaurant Depot. Period.

I'd love to go down there someday when I am NOT dealing with running a food booth and on a really tight timeframe.... And this would be an added bonus. But it's unlikely anytime soon. :(

Oh great, now I'm going to be earworming the song "Old Bourbon" for the rest of the day.... :crybaby:

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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I saw on their site that they will mix an ink color for you.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hello Visvamitra!

 

Nice insight & review.

Thanks

Arvind.

Best regards,

Arvind.

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I have what they are calling Cherry-Red, which look very, very much like their "just plain red" in the "reviews." Cherry-Red is not listed, but Lover's Red is, which is a very dark red. It seems to me that there are only two Reds ----- One they call just Red, ---which is believe is the same as Cherry-Red, ---- and Lover's Red. ----- Cherry-Red does not now appear on their site, unless I missed it.

 

What is going on here?

 

C. S.

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I have what they are calling Cherry-Red, which look very, very much like their "just plain red" in the "reviews." Cherry-Red is not listed, but Lover's Red is, which is a very dark red. It seems to me that there are only two Reds ----- One they call just Red, ---which is believe is the same as Cherry-Red, ---- and Lover's Red. ----- Cherry-Red does not now appear on their site, unless I missed it.

 

What is going on here?

 

C. S.

 

Only a guess, but I'm thinking they took red and renamed it Cherry Red.

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