Noodler's Gruene Cactus

[SamCapote]

Ann, your writing just makes me happy. I don't care what you write, and the green is beautiful too.

[bluemagister]

How is the Eel version of this ink different in terms of color? I know the review database says that they're extremely similar, but I can't help thinking that the OP specified that the ink reviewed isn't the Eel version for a reason.

 

Thank you for the great review, BTW!

 

I'm giving this a bump in the hopes that someone can answer this question..I'm curious too if there really is a difference.

many thanks

leo

 

I own a bottle of this ink, use it daily and love it. The "Eel" notation simply means that it has been formulated to provide extra lubrication for older pens that might have piston systems that squeak, stick or otherwise need a shot of "oil". In a modern pen, the "Eel" versions of ink simply flow wetter and better than usual. They also have a soapy smell to them. If you have a DRY writer, Eel ink will make it into a luscious wet writer, but an already wet writer will become a puddle maker with Eel ink in it.

[Lyssa]

Green is a great color for copyediting & marking up papers--it avoids the dreaded "sea of red ink" thing that many people apparently find traumatizing, and it's easy to see and read.

 

Thanks for this review--I've been eyeing GC for some time.

I don't know why so many people find red ink tramautizing, but even as a student,I quite didn't mind seeing red ink on marked paper. Or was I conditioned?

 

I never minded having my papers marked up either; I actually loved having lots of marks on my paper, but perhaps I was a weirdo.

 

Great review; I love this color.

[bjcmatthews]

Oh man, this green looks good enough to eat....except for the cactus bristles of course:D, looks like it would complement Sag Wine superbly. which I have. I'm to the level of impatience that I'm gnawing furniture awaiting my bottle to arrive of this green. Great review too.

[drmom777]

I like this ink. The color is not my favorite green, but it grows on you. The reason I like it so well is that it shades so beautifully in my Pelikan Souveran 800. I think the shading is even better than the famous apache sunset, and the results are considerably easier on the eyes for reading.

[Ann Finley]

Oh man, this green looks good enough to eat....except for the cactus bristles of course:D, looks like it would complement Sag Wine superbly. which I have. I'm to the level of impatience that I'm gnawing furniture awaiting my bottle to arrive of this green. Great review too.

 

Actually, it does look nice paired with Saguro Wine, IMO. I only stopped using it ( & Saguro) because of my smearing problem on most papers, as a lefty. Then Phil at Diamine helped me out by making Kelly Green, which is a mainstay for me and close in color to Gruene Cactus.

Ann

[nujak]

That is a wonderfully vibrant green.

[ildbig]

Since Sheaffer removed its Emerald Green, this is my new favorite ink color, too!

[Chouffleur]

Since a "slippery" ink was recommended to me for my Parker 61 capillary-filler I've used this. I'm happy with the color and the ink behavior.