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I'm running low on my only bottle of Omas Sepia, which is my absolute favorite brown ink. Since Omas is now defunct, I have resorted to hunting for another bottle on Ebay but to no avail.

 

Does anyone know of a good replacement, one that comes very close or closest to Omas Sepia? Many thanks in advance.

 

Edit: I don't want to rely on ink scans to pick out a replacement because they are very often unreliable. I instead seek opinions from those who have hands-on experience with both Omas Sepia and its similars.

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That thread is great but the scans are very deceiving. You would think, for instance, that Visconti Brown is probably close enough (if a little lighter) yet in truth the two inks are not even remotely similar in colour and appearance. I too would love to hear of any actual suggestions of inks that are similar as I've been slowly making my way through my only bottle of Omas Sepia, which is indeed a very beautiful ink.

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Maybe J. Herbin Terre de Feu? Could be too red. GvFC Hazelnut Brown.

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Look at Kobe. I’m partial to #3, but they offer a couple more sepia variants. Behavior exemplary.

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That thread is great but the scans are very deceiving. You would think, for instance, that Visconti Brown is probably close enough (if a little lighter) yet in truth the two inks are not even remotely similar in colour and appearance. I too would love to hear of any actual suggestions of inks that are similar as I've been slowly making my way through my only bottle of Omas Sepia, which is indeed a very beautiful ink.

 

 

I second this. One's own eyeballs are the most reliable measure. Scans can be useful but are more often unreliable.

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Look at Kobe. I’m partial to #3, but they offer a couple more sepia variants. Behavior exemplary.

 

 

Yes, I think that's the closest I've found although it isn't quite the same. I thought Smoky Quartz might come close too, but it turned out to be far too grey. The Herbin Terre de Feu is too red.

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I'm running low on my only bottle of Omas Sepia, which is my absolute favorite brown ink. Since Omas is now defunct, I have resorted to hunting for another bottle on Ebay but to no avail.

 

Does anyone know of a good replacement, one that comes very close or closest to Omas Sepia? Many thanks in advance.

 

Edit: I don't want to rely on ink scans to pick out a replacement because they are very often unreliable. I instead seek opinions from those who have hands-on experience with both Omas Sepia and its similars.

 

i'm also on my one and only bottle of Omas sepia. not sure how i'd feel when i finish this whole bottle. need to search for the best alternative. if Kobe#3 really is the best potential substitute, i'd go hunt for it on my next trip to japan next year.

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The PW Akkerman Bekakt Haags is a darker brown. It might be an ink to consider. It's been reviewed on FPN.

The color is a rich brown but with nice shading. I've taken to using it for personal writings and letters. It's a bit pricey but comes in a lovely and very functional bottle.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/269960-akkerman-bekakt-haags/

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Omas Sepia has been one of my favorites for years. I found that Montblanc Toffee Brown, although not a replacement, is pretty nice.

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Don't hesitate to try samples AND check out the brown thread in the signature below.

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

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Here are some samples from Tas that he included in the Brown thread.

 

Tas: I've chased that "perfect" brown for ages . . . :blush: :blush:

 

In order of preference, I think.

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_mocha_swatch.jpg http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_deep_dark_brown_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_sailor_doyou_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_rk_sepia_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_kiowa_pecan_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_lie_de_the_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_macassar_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_havanna_brown_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_mb_toffee_brown_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_cacao_de_brazil_swatch.jpghttp://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_yama_guri_swatch.jpg

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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A possible approach.

 

Look at scan from qualified reviewers on a calibrated monitor to get a rough generic image, and then order samples to test yourself. Only way to find out what works for you.

 

For me qualified reviewers include: amberleadavis, crahptacular, Jan2016, Lgsoltek, mhphoto, namreshsnom, Sandy1, Signum1, and visvamitra.

 

There are probably others I have yet to discover. This, of course, is my non-definitive, subjective view. Their reviews do not have murky colours. The white paper is white. Not yellowish, pinkish, blueish, grey, etc. Given that, I feel it's safe to assume that the inks are presented colour correct. Then I do as suggested in the first paragraph to confirm.

 

 

Add lightness and simplicate.

 

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@ Kar, thank you!

 

@OP, you can also do this a CRV - write with your current ink on half the page (leave the other side blank) and write 10 or more of these half pages. Send 2 of the pages to five friends (more if you have more friends and more sheets). Ask them to write back with possible replacements. If you like, they can keep one of the sheets with the same inks and send you back one sheet. Then, you can compare side by side.

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 have a bottle of Omas Sepia, but I am not a big brown ink person so I have little to work with for in-person comparisons.

 

Omas Sepia is however a beautiful brown ink, so it is sad it is no longer available.

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Check out Diamine's Music Collection Bach. Cult Pens in the UK sells single bottles of that for a great price. If all else fails, I've got a couple extra Omas Sepia bottles I could sell B)


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