Green ink recommendation

[Mr Rob]

I'm looking for some recommendations for a green ink. I plan to use it in rotation with PR Lake Placid Blue for a bit of variety. I want something that is medium on the lightness/darkness scale and has a bit of a "pop," but isn't overwhelmingly bright. From my research, I'm thinking about Noodler's Gruene Cactus, and would be interested in the experiences of those that have used it. I'm also happy to entertain other possibilities as well. I'll primarily be using it in a Lamy Al-Star with a fine nib.

 

Thanks!

[RayMan]

Diamine Woodland Green.

[Nikhil]

PR Foam Green

[sallywally]

I'm looking for some recommendations for a green ink. I plan to use it in rotation with PR Lake Placid Blue for a bit of variety. I want something that is medium on the lightness/darkness scale and has a bit of a "pop," but isn't overwhelmingly bright. From my research, I'm thinking about Noodler's Gruene Cactus, and would be interested in the experiences of those that have used it. I'm also happy to entertain other possibilities as well. I'll primarily be using it in a Lamy Al-Star with a fine nib.

 

Thanks!

I like Noodler's Gruene Cactus quite well. I haven't done much searching around for green inks so I don't know what-all inks will end up on my list.

 

I buy four samples at a time of a wide range of inks from The Pear Tree Pen Co, - four samples for $4.99.

 

Right now, I'm waiting for 16 samples of brown inks from various manufacturers to arrive in the mail. It's a lot of fun to be able to try so many inks. Plus, I love the tiny little bottles!

 

I had Noodler's Gruene Cactus, J Herbin's Lierre Sauvage, Herbin's Vert Pre, and Diamine Jade in my last group. I've tried each of them and find the Vert Pre and Jade too light for my current tastes. The first two, however, are fairly similar to my eyes at this point. They're dark enough without losing freshness, and they stand out on the page. Now to get over thinking green ink is a junior high school girl's fad! :meow:

[Chris Chalmers]

Diamine Ultra Green, and Iroshizuku Shinroku - the first is GREEN - the second is more sedately nearly teal.

[Ann Finley]

I love the color of Noodler's Gruene Cactus and did a review of it, because I thought such a great color deserved a review, even though I had a lefty smearing problem with it.

 

Now I use Diamine Kelly Green, which I also did a review of.

 

Both of the inks above, IMO, fit the description of being medium greens with a bit of a "pop" and neither are overwhelmingly bright.

 

Best, Ann

[ZeissIkon]

I prefer a darker green, and have found PR Ebony Green most satisfactory. Should have gotten the big bottle...

[Ondina]

I love the color of Noodler's Gruene Cactus and did a review of it, because I thought such a great color deserved a review, even though I had a lefty smearing problem with it.

 

Now I use Diamine Kelly Green, which I also did a review of.

 

Both of the inks above, IMO, fit the description of being medium greens with a bit of a "pop" and neither are overwhelmingly bright.

 

Best, Ann

 

Both are lovely greens, and your reviews always outstanding, Ms. Finley.

[thehobbit]

I'd second the Iroshizuku shin-ryoku. PERFECT greenish green!

[Nellie]

I love Gruene Cactus, but I think flowing from the pen you plan to use it might be a bit too bright/light for you. In my drier pens I have always preferred Hunter Green.

 

[MikeW]

You might also consider Parker Quink - Green or Waterman Green.

[AllWriteNow]

One more...

Diamine Umber

 

Steve

[Ink Stained Wretch]

A green I like is a mixture of 4:1 = Noodler's Standard Green : Noodler's Verdun. It's green, all right, and it has a permanent component to it.

[nickyd]

One more for Diamine Woodland Green.....

[Mr Rob]

Thanks for all the suggestions, now it's off to Pear Tree Pens for some samples. I hadn't even considered the Diamine inks for some strange reason, but Woodland Green and Kelly Green look great.

[HenryLouis]

Diamine Woodland Green.

 

+1... a great straight up green ink.

[Silvermink]

Noodler's Forest Green is nice, but might be darker than you're looking for.

[inkcoffee]

have you checked out Green Marine?

[loweevan]

I love the color of Noodler's Gruene Cactus and did a review of it, because I thought such a great color deserved a review, even though I had a lefty smearing problem with it.

 

Now I use Diamine Kelly Green, which I also did a review of.

 

Both of the inks above, IMO, fit the description of being medium greens with a bit of a "pop" and neither are overwhelmingly bright.

 

Best, Ann

I have a bottle of American Eel Grüne Cactus. It flows nicely, but does take awhile to dry (dependent on paper, obviously). It's very vibrant and has a good amount of what could be considered "pop" -- think of that green plastic grass they use to fill Easter baskets. Mine seems more vibrant than Ann's scan looks on my computer.

 

Edited to add information about UV permanence if that matters to you: I've had it on a piece of paper in my window since 17 April and it's weathered very well with UV light. There seem to be blotches in the swatch, but altogether, it's done very well. All of the J. Herbin inks on the paper (Bleu Nuit, PdL, and EdS) are severely faded.

Edited July 30, 2009 by loweevan