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[tntaylor]

Right, so I'm looking for a red, now. Ink that is.

 

I need a vibrant, in-your-face red ink for editing and marking up computer printed text as well as hand-written text.

 

I'm not too keen on reds that lean towards an oranginess, as orange really doesn't thrill me.

 

My intention is to dedicate one pen to the use of this red ink (nope, I don't know which pen that will be, yet, but I'm sure it will have a fairly fine nib).

 

So, what I'm looking for is a red that is both vibrant and deep in color AND will maintain its strength of color through a fine nib (I know that some inks can look nice and rich in a thick line, but pallid and wan when thin).

 

Any suggestions?

 

t!

[Titivillus]

Right, so I'm looking for a red, now. Ink that is.

 

I need a vibrant, in-your-face red ink for editing and marking up computer printed text as well as hand-written text.

 

I'm not too keen on reds that lean towards an oranginess, as orange really doesn't thrill me.

 

My intention is to dedicate one pen to the use of this red ink (nope, I don't know which pen that will be, yet, but I'm sure it will have a fairly fine nib).

 

So, what I'm looking for is a red that is both vibrant and deep in color AND will maintain its strength of color through a fine nib (I know that some inks can look nice and rich in a thick line, but pallid and wan when thin).

 

Any suggestions?

 

t!

Private Reserve Fiesta is a bright red that in a fine line telds a little toward a bloos red but still looks red.

 

Kurt H

[southpaw]

Might I suggest Noodler's Devil Red, which also happens to be one of their eternal inks, so you don't have to worry about coffee spills, sweaty hands, or condensation from drinks making a mess of your notes. Here's a sample written with a fine nib on a Prelude - excuse my chickenscratch. Color is a bit brighter than scan shows, but IMHO, no orange tint. HTH, southpaw.

Edited August 30, 2005 by southpaw

[pvdiamon]

On Noodlers site, or the Pendemonium color chart, I don't see Devil Red. Also, although all Noodlers inks are NOT waterproof, their web site says they are ALL ARCHIVAL quality. Does that mean they last for a long time if NOT wet?

[Yuri]

I would like to suggest to try Noodler's Red.

 

Recently I attended Washington, DC Pen Show. I tried quite a bit of reds. Many nice colors, but what I liked about Noodler's Red, it is just plain saturated, bright red, just a hint darkish, but no any color shifts like orangish or pinkish or anything else. It is not waterproof though if you expect that from Noodler's inks.

[Larry T]

I am currently using Levenger Cardinal Red in a Sheaffer Prelude with a broad cursive italic nib from Pendemonium (great nib work, by the way) Even with a broad line this ink remains opaque and RED. I also have PR Fiesta Red, very nice red, but it doesn't have the pop of the Levenger Cardinal red.

 

Larry

[KCat]

i use Diamine Claret for editing - if you can still find it. I find it's not too pink but definitely jumps out of the page. I use it in one of my Esterbrook 9128 nibs. This is an XF flex (or semi-flex depending on your POV) which gives me the ability to write either tiny little edits in tight spaces or add some pressure and put a significant swath of ink down. The color is consistent in both cases. It has very good flow - maybe a bit too good on cheap paper.

 

I also like Noodler's Saguaro wine but it is definitely more in the pink range. actually, I'd call it Magenta because the color of the ink matches the Magenta on my Telekom 200 perfectly.

[southpaw]

Noodler's Devil Red is a proprietary ink of Swisher Pens (usual disclaimer).

[tntaylor]

Thanks for the suggestions. I've googled them all to get a variety of views of the colors. Some of them appear too pinkish, some too aubergine-y, and none of them are cruel enough. That's what I'm after - a cruel red. Something that fair shrieks, "No! No! No you fool! That's wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Fix it! Fix it like this! Fix it now!"

 

I haven't been able to find online written samples of Levenger's Cardinal Red, but I have seen it described as "stop sign red", which sounds along the right lines.

 

Anyone know where I might find an example of Cardinal Red online? I realize computers show up colors quite differently and I'm probably passing over some prime reds simply because they look a little off on my monitor, but there you have it.

 

So, any Cardie samples floating about?

 

t!

[KCat]

hi T.

 

I have about 15 mls left of Cardinal Red that I will probably never use. It is one of the very few "true" reds to my eye - neither pink nor orange. I find Fiesta Red too orange. Anyway - I can send you what I have. it's a Nalgene worth. if you don't like it, pass it on.

[beaker606]

I would like to suggest to try Noodler's Red.

 

Recently I attended Washington, DC Pen Show. I tried quite a bit of reds. Many nice colors, but what I liked about Noodler's  Red, it is just plain saturated, bright red, just a hint darkish, but no any color shifts like orangish or pinkish or anything else. It is not waterproof though if you expect that from Noodler's inks.

I will second Yuri on the Noodler's Red. I've been using it in a fine point Wing Sung cheapie with no problems. I use it to make corrections and edits to various papers that come across my desk and I like it very much. It reminds me of the "School Teacher Red Ink" of days gone by, though my homework rarely had red markups on it....

 

Kevin

"Beaker"

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Just use a bloody red called Noodlers Antietam. There is also an orange called Pelikan Brilliant red that is good for editing.

 

Dillon

[Ann Finley]

Hi T,

 

Below is an example of the red I use...Waterman, which I chose because it is a nice and bright true red to my eyes.

http://img289.imageshack.us/img289/3741/watermanredsample9zs.jpg

 

Best, Ann

[smudgy]

On Noodlers site, or the Pendemonium color chart, I don't see Devil Red.

 

You can find it at Swisher Pens, Inc.

 

It's a Noodler's Waterproof Bottled Fountain Pen Ink. I tried to link the actual page, but it won't work. Go to accessories --> bottled ink --> page two of bottled inks, at the top.

Hope that helps!

[smudgy]

btw, someone wrote me a letter in Noodler's red, and I really liked the color.

[woodwindmaster06]

What about the parker red?????????

[tntaylor]

What about the parker red?????????

Parker Red? Do describe...

[woodwindmaster06]

I don't have it but was hoping someone else might have the parker quink red, because of the scans it looks like a very good red.

[TheNobleSavage]

If you are looking for an "in your face" red then I would have to suggest Noodlers Widow Maker. I just filled my Bexley Sheherazade with a broad nib the other day. Writing with this ink has always been a pleasure but this was the first time using this ink in a broad nib and I have to say that I was completely blown away. This is a true red and it looks just like blood. There is no hint of orange to this ink!! When you think of a true deep red, this is it!!! I did a review of this a while ago. Here is the link. Noodlers Widow Maker The scan is a bit brighter and has a tad bit of orange, so it is a bit off but not by much!! Hope this helps!!

 

TNS

[tntaylor]

If you are looking for an "in your face" red then I would have to suggest Noodlers Widow Maker...snip...This is a true red and it looks just like blood....snip...When you think of a true deep red, this is it!!!

That does look an impressive red! But is it as "Have at you!" through a Fine nib? Love the name, btw; perfect for the black lace-like texture of the Platinum it would be intended for.

 

t!