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I have enjoyed using the formula for Noodler's Inkyman Sapphire for the last several months. I always have a pen loaded with this ink and I'm very pleased with the color.

 

In November, I saw a post by DCWaites with a formula for Faux Penman Sapphire #10 made with Iroshizuku inks. I recently discovered Iroshizuku inks and have become a great fan-- I was surprised to find that I adored Yama-Budo a color that I wouldn't normally consider.

 

I wonder DCWaites or any other users would be kind enough to share their thoughts on the merits of the two formulas?

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I haven't tried Noodler's Inkyman Sapphire. I was happy with the FPS #9 mix without extra water. It compared favourably against my bottle of PPS.

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OK, I have just done a quick comparison with FPS #10, NIS and the original PPS.

 

On poorer paper (Lihit Lab unlined binder refill)

  • all three inks look virtually identical
  • they all spread to the same degree (a bit, but not a lot)
  • they all bleed through to the same degree (not much, just tiny dots)
  • there is little shading visible

On good paper (Kokuyo Campus binder refill)

  • all three inks look virtually identical
  • there is no spreading
  • there is no bleeding
  • PPS and FPS#10 show a bit more shading than NIS

In summary

  • all three inks are virtually identical in looks and behaviour
  • NIS is the cheapest per ml
  • your results will depend on your pen, your paper and your lighting. Inks will look different under natural sunlight, incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting. FPS#10 may show a purply tinge under some lights due to the rose dye used to make Asa-Gao.

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  • FPS #9 looks a little duller and a tad more greenish than the others
  • it bleeds through more than the others on the Lihit Lab paper
  • with the original recipe (water added) it is the cheapest of all the inks considered.
  • FPS #9 is usually the ink I put into a new pen because it looks good, it behaves well and, because of the low dye concentration, it is quite safe.
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David, you really are the great PPS expert.

 

OC, I'm thrilled to learn that others enjoy my ink-cidental discovery.

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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I don't have the components to make NIS, and am not sure how easy it is to get the correct version of the purple ink, as I remember some people didn't get the right shade.

 

Living in the UK I don't want to risk getting the wrong bottle. I suppose I could always wait until I'm in the US though. :)

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Chrissy, that sounds like a great reason to visit.

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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David, you really are the great PPS expert.

 

OC, I'm thrilled to learn that others enjoy my ink-cidental discovery.

 

Big thanks to Amberleadavis for her discovery and HUGE thanks to DCWaites for conducting this comparison and doing it so quickly!!

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I don't have the components to make NIS, and am not sure how easy it is to get the correct version of the purple ink, as I remember some people didn't get the right shade.

 

Living in the UK I don't want to risk getting the wrong bottle. I suppose I could always wait until I'm in the US though. :)

You probably already know this but FPS#9 is made with Diamine inks that I imagine are easy for you to get in the UK.

 

OOPs. sorry Chrissy I just read that you are already using FPS#9.

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I don't have the components to make NIS, and am not sure how easy it is to get the correct version of the purple ink, as I remember some people didn't get the right shade.

 

Living in the UK I don't want to risk getting the wrong bottle. I suppose I could always wait until I'm in the US though. :)

 

When I ordered mine from Goulet's, I asked them to make sure I got a purply bottle. Which they did.

Honestly, the trouble they go to just to make a customer happy. :) :wub: :) :wub: :bunny01: :bunny01: :bunny01: :notworthy1: :notworthy1: :notworthy1:

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