Rubinato - Burgundy

[6pound]

A disappointment.

 

 

 

 

 

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[bluemagister]

I had never heard of this ink, but it looks more like a dark sepia to me.

[DanF]

The uneven deposit of ink you speak of appears to be just really good shading to me, which is something that some folks crave, and others detest.

 

However, as it is listed as a calligraphy ink, it's probably not meant for fountain pens, and it might be best if you flushed it out of the pen right away, before something bad happens.

 

Chances are this ink is more viscus than a fountain pen ink, as fountain pen inks are generally too thin to work well in a dip pen. That probably explains the slow drying and messability of this ink.

 

Dan

Edited December 30, 2009 by DanF

[Ondina]

Dan F is correct, is an ink meant for dip pens, not for fountain pens; http://www.thewritingpenstore.com/FrancescoRubinatoCalligraphyInk-BURGUNDY8ml.aspx As you say is not a very good idea to keep it for long inside your pen/s. The sooner you flush it out and clean the pen thoroughly, the better.

[Ed Ronax]

I had never heard of this ink, but it looks more like a dark sepia to me.

 

Thanks for sharing and I agree looks more Sepia than Burgandy.

[Ann Finley]

Rubinato inks are fountain pen safe per ads by various sellers. See here: FPs are the 1st type of pen listed. But I first heard of Rubinato inks while reading Paper & Inks Arts catalogs for years. They have a small calligraphy supply business and test their products, and they list whether or not an ink is safe for FPs. They listed Rubinato inks as safe for FPs. But in case they make more than one type of ink, it's a good idea to check the label before buying.

 

I notice in the review that the ink shades dramatically and looks watery. I don't know that it would be an ink I'd choose for either dip pens or FPs!

 

Best, Ann

[welfvet]

Looks like those bottles of burgundy (aka Pinot Noir) that I've left maturing for too long. They go that brownish colour!

[georges zaslavsky]

I think inks must be protected from any kind of sunlight

[6pound]

I, too, had read that Rubinato was ok for FP's... I checked with the store clerk where I purchased it, and unfortunately they had nothing to offer in this regard. I flushed the ink from my pen only moments after writing the review, not so much because I was concerned about pigments gumming up the pen, but simply because I don't enjoy the ink at all! It's lubricative (if that's even a word) qualities impressed me, but at the same time concern me; what's in it?

 

One of my pet peeves with ink manufacturers is that they usually don't offer very much information on, or in, their packaging. It would be nice to read a leaflet or somewhere on the box/bottle that the ink is intended for this or that, safe for this or that, etc... just as a matter of informing the purchaser. It might also help the vendor or their employees a bit when it comes to answering such questions from their customers. An utter lack of understanding and knowledge of a product they are selling is not only unprofessional, it's a bit annoying!

 

Thank you all for your replies!

[tonybelding]

I was digging through my ink collection today and found a boxed set of four Rubinato inks that I got quite a few years back: blue, red, metallic green, metallic purple. I remember quite clearly when I bought them, the box said the blue and red were OK for fountain pens, and the green and purple with metal-flake glitter were for dip pens only.

 

Incidentally, all four inks are quite attractive. The blue is a really strong, dark turquoise, and the "red" actually comes across like a bright blaze orange to me! The glitter effect is noticeable on the green, not so much on the purple.

[Ondina]

Francesco Rubinato is an Italian ink, pen and accessories manufacturer that makes a very broad range on products, and probably you have bought big name ink brands that are actually made by it. Some of their ink lines are suited for fountain pens. Some for dip pens.

http://www.rubinato.it/

The specific one reviewed here is clearly classified and sold as calligraphy ink for dip pens;

http://www.treasures2remember.com/ecom-catshow/we_ink.html

http://www.thewritingpenstore.com/FrancescoRubinatoCalligraphyInk-BURGUNDY8ml.aspx

[markers]

Rubninato - Burgundy Quill Pen has a metal calligraphy nib. You can gift this pen to your loved ones and they really love it

[markers]

you can buy different types of chalk markers at discounted prices here

 

http://www.chalkink.com/