Noodlers Socrates-uk Series

[Pictrix]

Here's my first ink review, and sad to say it was a "bad handwriting day" as well.

Testing out my new scanner (well, it's been here a couple of months and I haven't had time to deal with it).

 

Ok-- can't figure out how to get the image to upload so here's a link for now.

(someone please mail me so I can get this right...)

 

http://www.riorondo.com/fpn/Socrates

http://www.riorondo.com/fpn/Socrates3.jpg

 

In general, I like this color some days, and not so much others. It is one of those inks from Noodler's that can be a bit odd. That is to say, it can have a lot of flow, but can also "gum up" pretty quickly, especially in dry writers, or cheap pens that don't have the best feed mechanisms. (IE Manuscript calligraphy pens, it will dry up on those pretty fast).

The ink on the page does not dry fast though.

In short, it's a "weird bird" of an ink. I'm a lefty underwriter, so I can get by with a slow-drying ink (as long as I don't need to skip up a few lines to make a correction.

 

I corrected the scan to look "about right" on my monitor, but your mileage may vary (as always). It's somewhere between lavender and purple, leaning a bit toward the pink (rather than blue). It rides the line between seeming a bit on the "faded" or "washed out" in terms of intensity/saturation, and being a bright vivid saturated color. I wouldn't quite call it either way, it's about in the middle of that spectrum.

 

It does have some shading, with or without flex.

 

Socrates ink is like some of the other Noodler's in that it seems to have a bit of "spread" to it, but not necessarily "feather" or bleed. It didn't seem to feather out on any of the paper I tried it on (copier paper, bagasse, and the clairefontaine the review is written on). But the ink does "spread" a bit... in that even with this fine nib, it does want to produce "fat" lines instead of razor-sharp thin ones, and it's hard to get "sharp corners" when using an italic nib. If you're writing is small, it tends to want to fill in the holes (counters) on a, e, o etc. I don't know what you'd call this characteristic in an ink, but it's different from bleeding/feathering/soaking into the paper and getting "fuzzy around the edges". Socrates is not the only ink to behave this way though.

 

At any rate, enjoy the review!

 

edited by moderator to insert review image

Edited December 3, 2009 by Ann Finley

[Pictrix]

Trying again....

 

Edit: Sorry, no go on getting this file to upload to FPN right now

Edited October 8, 2009 by Pictrix

[Signum1]

See the icon. Two icons to the right is the picture icon. When you move the mouse over the picture icon you'll see the term "Insert Image" popping out. Click it and paste the link to the web hosting server where you uploaded the image to. I use imageshack, which is free. Others have used photobucket to upload their scans or photos from their digital cameras. Photobucket is also free. Free is good.

 

Now give my instructions a whirl and see if your post will show the scanned image.

 

By the way, welcome to the ink review section. I like the "Flex Test" from your ink review because fat lines are easier on my eyes.

[Lloyd]

Thanks for the great review featuring your beautiful handwriting.

[Thornton]

Great handwriting! I'm glad somebody finally did a review of this ink. I like the color and will get it eventually as I attempt to complete my UK Eternal Series collection.

[djh]

Nice review and a great showcase for your handwriting! I haven't yet seen this ink, but it is an interesting colour- I'm sure that it will appeal to my wife.

[Triplet Mom]

"A bad handwriting day"??? You have got to be kidding. Your handwriting is BEAUTIFUL! Great first review. Lovely color.

 

Warm regards,

Lynne

[pen2paper]

like it, alot.. looks like a lavender version of Luxury Blue

[Pictrix]

See the icon. Two icons to the right is the picture icon. When you move the mouse over the picture icon you'll see the term "Insert Image" popping out. Click it and paste the link to the web hosting server where you uploaded the image to. I use imageshack, which is free. Others have used photobucket to upload their scans or photos from their digital cameras. Photobucket is also free. Free is good.

 

Now give my instructions a whirl and see if your post will show the scanned image.

 

By the way, welcome to the ink review section. I like the "Flex Test" from your ink review because fat lines are easier on my eyes.

 

 

Ok Signum1... trying your suggestion

And a bigger version for your eyes as well !

 

http://www.riorondo.com/fpn/Socrates3.jpg

Edited December 3, 2009 by Ann Finley

[Pictrix]

Yay, it worked!

 

As to the handwriting, on better days I can actually keep the characters closer to the same height and all that jazz. I haven't taken the time lately to really "practice" like I wish to, so I'm looking forward to winter just a bit, as an excuse to play with my pens! (And I'm awaiting a new custom jobbie that is to arrive next week....)

 

I've seen some absolutely fantastic writing samples on this site, and the penmanship section really is inspiring. Seeing people work at it, even just a little, to improve their style and/or legibility... I think it's a worthy pursuit.

 

Thanks to all for the compliments

 

--Carol

[Signum1]

Carol,

 

You're being very humble about your handwriting. Legible is important because if others cannot read your message, then the message is no good. I can read your ink review. Try writing on a blank graph or lined paper next time so you writing would appear well spaced out.

 

Signum