Kingdom Note Jellyfish Crysaora Helvola Sheen

[mk2579]

Here is a quick shot of Kingdom Note's Jellyfish ink Crysaora Helvola's wicked silver sheen;

 

 

The sample is on Original Crown Mill silver line white card using Omas 18ct gold Medium nib.

[Tinjapan]

Hmmm! I might have to get this then. Thanks! I think...

[mk2579]

I actually really like this colour. I'm not normally a yellow/honey ink person but this is very bright and legible. I have it loaded up in my Omas Extra Lucens- those Omas nibs really let the sheen shine!

[gylyf]

That's really pretty, thanks!

[bstnnyc]

Thank you for posting this one! I got this ink at the same time as the Usagiya #15 Sunflower Field Yellow and although they are different shades of golden yellow, I preferred the Usagiya. I'm away from my inks and notebooks this week, so I don't remember all of the differences, but I think this one looked a little flat in comparison to the Usagiya. Both had the same silvery sheen, but (for both) it took a little evaporation and a very wet nib for me to get enough of it to come through on Rhodia. If you haven't tried the Sunflower Field yet, and you are enjoying yellows I definitely recommend it!

[mk2579]

I have been looking at the Usagiya inks as well (it truly never ends!)....

 

I was thinking the Setouchi Marine (which is sheeny I believe), and Setouchi Sunset- hadn't thought of the sunflowers but will definitely add it to my order if I go ahead. I only have 2 other yellows- Montblanc golden yellow and KwZ Honey so the added sheen of the usagiya sounds very tempting- thanks for the recommendation : )

[bstnnyc]

You're welcome! I can post the photo that shows the comparison of the two inks next week in case you don't place your order before then.

 

PS As a side note, while submitting your Usagiya order, if you get tempted and decide you want a blue from the cerulean/sky family, I would recommend skipping the #14 Usagiya blue and getting the Hougado Bocchan Blue instead. It's a much more interesting ink!

[mk2579]

Thanks- yet more inks to track down! ...this is nice and sheeny but I feel I have a few similar blues in the Souten vein, I guess Setouchi Marine is also in a similar vein...

 

I thought usagiya Pione and a few of the other purple/ grey/ blacks also looked cool if you have any recommendations there. Also are these inks safe for piston- fillers? I read somewhere might need to watch out for a few of them.

 

Would love to see a comparison sample of the sunflowers if you have time to post up next week. I'm quite looking forward to getting this ink!

[bstnnyc]

Hi Kunju,

 

I'm back in Cambridge and as promised here is a comparison of the KN and Usagiya inks! The paper is Rhodia an the photos were taken indoors under artificial light:

 

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/emrys1221/FullSizeRender-1_zps0zylhsuz.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/emrys1221/FullSizeRender_zpsa8cpsslf.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/emrys1221/FullSizeRender-2_zpsgl752foe.jpg

[inkstainedruth]

Wow. That silver sheen is pretty nifty.

Thanks for the review... and, well, not....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[amberleadavis]

Thank you for sharing these!