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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 sample of Streetcar Green from ManofKent who's done excellent review of this ink. Thank you for sending me ink samples :)

Be sure to check Jackokun review of this ink as well. Together with mine they should give good image of what to expect from this interesting ink.

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It's not crazily saturated. I would say it's rather subdued and subtle. The color goes between green, green-grey and greyish. The ink is well and flowes nicely from the pens I filled with it (Platinum Preppy, Hero 5028, Jinhao 922) but it lacks lubrication a little bit. It will shade nicely on some papers, not so much on other. There's no sheen. The ink is fairly water resistant. Accidental spill won't blur the text.

I would say it's nice, wet-flowing ink that's easy on the eyes.

Drops of ink on kitchen towel

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Software ID

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Rhodia, Jinhao 922, fine nib

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fpn_1495956237__streetcargreen_rhodia_3.

Leuchtturm 1917, Jinhao 922, fine nib

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Linen paper, Hero 5028, stub 1.9

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Water resistance (after 24 hours of soaking in the water - it was supposed to be 15 minutes but I forgot L had left the paper in the water)

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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.

fpn_1458503073__papierplume_shop_.jpg

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):

fpn_1458503263__papierplume_shop_bottles

source

I've received sample of Streetcar Green from ManofKent who's done excellent review of this ink. Thank you for sending me ink samples :)

Be sure to check Jackokun review of this ink as well. Together with mine they should give good image of what to expect from this interesting ink.

fpn_1495956142__streetcargreen_is.jpg

It's not crazily saturated. I would say it's rather subdued and subtle. The color goes between green, green-grey and greyish. The ink is well and flowes nicely from the pens I filled with it (Platinum Preppy, Hero 5028, Jinhao 922) but it lacks lubrication a little bit. It will shade nicely on some papers, not so much on other. There's no sheen. The ink is fairly water resistant. Accidental spill won't blur the text.

I would say it's nice, wet-flowing ink that's easy on the eyes.

Drops of ink on kitchen towel

fpn_1495956156__streetcargreen_rk.jpg

Software ID

fpn_1495956174__streetcargreen_l_3.jpg

Rhodia, Jinhao 922, fine nib

fpn_1495956205__streetcargreen_rhodia_1.

fpn_1495956220__streetcargreen_rhodia_2.

fpn_1495956237__streetcargreen_rhodia_3.

Leuchtturm 1917, Jinhao 922, fine nib

fpn_1495956409__streetcargreen_l_1.jpg

fpn_1495956434__streetcargreen_l_2.jpg

fpn_1495956447__streetcargreen_l_5.jpg

Linen paper, Hero 5028, stub 1.9

fpn_1495956250__streetcargreen_stub_1.jp

fpn_1495956296__streetcargreen_stub_2.jp

fpn_1495956326__streetcargreen_stub_3.jp

Water resistance (after 24 hours of soaking in the water - it was supposed to be 15 minutes but I forgot L had left the paper in the water)

fpn_1495956344__streetcargreen_h2o.jpg

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Thank you for another nice look @ another ink from one of my favorite "bottlers." I don't really understand what is going on there, but I like each of the inks I have tried & sincerely hope for a second chance @ the Ivy Green they made as an exclusive ink for the Chicago Show. I was fortunate to share a sample & it is also a beautiful Green ink.

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Yep. Liked this "shady" beauty on first sight.

I wasn't aware ManofKent reviewed it too. Thanks for spreading the word on this lovely vintage looking ink :)

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Thanks for the review, visvamitra. It reminds me a bit of DeAtramentis Dark Reseda Green, but less saturated, and maybe a bit more shading. I like them both: they remind me of a grey-green loden material.

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I can't praise this shop enough.

Great personnel and selection.

They gave me a vial of Street Car Green (which I later ordered when it was available)

If any fountain pen aficionados ever get to New Orleans this shop should be on their itineraries.

​I hope I can visit it again

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He said they actually followed streetcars around and took pictures of them trying to get the actual shade of green. I thought that was cool.

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Great review! This color does remind me of street cars in New Orleans. As a fountain pen ink, the color doesn''t "wow" me.

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Great review. I'm glad the sample arrived safely. I think I prefer their Moss Green, but the Streetcar Green is a fairly unique colour.

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Great review. I'm glad the sample arrived safely. I think I prefer their Moss Green, but the Streetcar Green is a fairly unique colour.

 

I prefer Moss Green. Streetcar Green is a bit too grey for me.

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It looks a bit like the Vert Empire from J Herbin. Can any tester confirm?

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