Noodler's 54Th Massachusetts

[arkgray]

I figure it is about time that I contributed a review since I have benefited from so many other reviews, so here it goes.

 

 

 

 

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Noodler's 54th Massachusetts

2ml sample (purchased from Goulet Pens)

Lamy Safari 1.1mm

Rhodia Dotpad 80g white

 

Dry time for me is probably right around 30 seconds or just under the 30 second mark. Give or take.

 

-It does remind me a little bit of Legal Lapis, but tends a little more towards gray then it does green.

 

-Does have the bulletproof "smell" to it.

 

-54th does not budge when it comes into contact with water. Unless you rub it while it is under the water. (This does cause it to smear though to be honest I have never tried this with other bulletproof inks and have no idea why this would ever make a difference anyways.)

 

-Soaking in bleach then rinsing did cause some movement, but nothing I would worry about. Coffee then rinse had no effect. (You can see these tests below.)

 

Overall: I will but a bottle.

 

 

 

 

 

(What might look like ink is just wrinkles from the paper getting wet.)

 

 

 

(What might look like ink is just wrinkles from the paper getting wet.)

 

 

 

 

 

I really do like this color now that I have worked with a bit. I wasn't quite sure when I put it on the page. It looks like it holds true to a blue-black though. I am sure many people will love the color and the bulletproof qualities of the ink are outstanding. It also has good flow and no feathering on the papers that I tested it on. You can also see in the scans that there is some shading present with the ink. I tested with a TWSBI 540 1.1mm, Kaweco Sport Fine, and Lamy Safari 1.1mm. Paper used was either Rhodia dot or Staples Sugarcane. Hopefully this ink is one that is around to stay for a long time.

Edited November 17, 2012 by arkgray

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

Congratulations on your first Ink Review! :clap1:

 

Unfortunately, the ink itself just doesn't jangle my bangles, despite your depictions using various pen+paper combos.

 

While I certainly appreciate low-chroma inks that are subtle, this one just doesn't seem to have that property. :hmm1:

 

Bye,

S1

[lapis]

Yes, your first review is a great one. But, like Sandy, this ink unfortunately doesn't fill my bill either. No, I don't find it watery (I don't think any Noodler's are) but for me, still too chalky.

 

Mike

[oshizemi]

I'm loving this ink.

[jandrese]

Good review, thanks for posting. Answered some of my questions about this ink actually. Cheers!