Private Reserve Ink: Sherwood Green

[Signum1]

For some odd reason, I have a very strong liking toward the darker green being offered by Private Reserve Ink (Sherwood Green).

 

After a few of these reviews, I'm noticing three things that affects the overall writing experience. They are the nib, the ink, and the paper.

 

I would like to hear from other members the type of paper they are using that "avoids" bleed-through with a broad cursive italic nib. If you can provide details like the weight or gsm and the type of paper, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Below is the Sherwood Green.

 

[Geoff V]

Excellent review of a beautiful ink!

 

I use both Rhodia #16 (A5) pads and 120 gsm HP Laser Copier paper with Noodlers, Aurora and Visconti inks in Lamy Safari pens fitted with 1.1 mm Italic nibs. There is no feathering or bleed-through with any combination. Hope this helps.

 

Regards

 

Geoff V

[Signum1]

Geoff V,

 

Thank you for the information regarding the paper. I really appreciate it. I'll make a note of it on my moleskine.

 

Signum

[Mongo]

The Staple's "eco-friendly" paper, made from bagasse (the stuff that's left after the sugar's been extracted from sugar cane) is very resistant to bleed through and has a very smooth surface. It is, however, quite thin (15 lb.) and only available with a lined surface (filler paper, notebooks, and composition books). I use it both for taking notes at the office and for "messing around" with at home. It's not something I'd use for a personal journal, nor is it something I'd use if I was sending my writing to someone else, but I find it to be inexpensive and very good for the uses to which I put it.

 

You can read about it by searching for "bagasse" on the forums.

 

-- Dave

[dizzypen]

wow... it manages to bleed through on 32 pound paper? :blink:

Edited April 28, 2009 by dizzypen

[Signum1]

dizzypen: I believe it has to do with the type of paper. The Domtar paper I'm using is smooth, but for some odd reason the ink from my broad nib is soaking through the 32 lb paper. I highly suspect it was the manner to which the paper is created for the Domtar paper. I just tried some Rhodia paper and the ink doesn't bleed on Rhodia. That's because Rhodia is a "High Grade VELLUM paper" at 80 gsm or 21.3 lb. The Rhodia paper comes at a premium. Each sheet of Rhodia cost about 11 cents. The Domtar paper cost about 3 cents per sheet. All figures are in Canadian currency. All in all, I'm going to the local art and craft shop to see if the store carries Vellum Paper and if so, how much?

[Aysedasi]

Nice review indeed, Signum - I must give the Sherwood Green a try! Thanks

 

PS And we have a similar penchant - although mine has edged towards stubs!

Edited April 28, 2009 by Aysedasi

[Signum1]

Aysedasi: A fellow broad nib-ba-roo in the pen to paper battle front. How refreshing! For a moment there, I was getting overwhelmed by the army of fine nibs in these ink reviews.