Mixing Iroshizuku Inks .... Is It Ok ?

[ForeverStained]

I wanted to mix some colors of Iroshizuku inks together..... but i wanted to check to make sure

its ok to do. Its all the same brand so i assume its going to be alright but.... just wanted to make sure.

 

your comments please.

thanks

[Bill Wood]

great question Foreverstained. I wondered the same, but at the cost I treat this ink like gold. Someone will chime in. Your probably going to be asked the question - "Why?" - the ink is that good. But I must admit the line is slightly limited in it's shades and colors.

[corniche]

Hello FS & BW,

 

While I have not done any blending of the Iroshizuku inks myself; however, from a technical perspective, I do not see any problems in doing so as long as you keep the "mixing" within the Iroshizuku line of inks.

 

That way, you are just BLENDING inks, not MIXING them, MIXING occurs when you use inks of different brands; BLENDING is when you use different colors within the same brand. (This is according to the S. P. Colfer Ink Dictionary). Naturally, this definition DOES NOT apply to Noodler's inks, which use both acidic and basic solutions for their inks, blending them could be volatile.

 

All the best,

 

Sean

Edited August 31, 2013 by S. P. Colfer

[ttakacs]

I add one part asa gao to four parts of Pilot Blue Black to warm up the latter's color -- no problems (and the results are fabulous).

[ForeverStained]

Hello FS & BW,

 

While I have not done any blending of the Iroshizuku inks myself; however, from a technical perspective, I do not see any problems in doing so as long as you keep the "mixing" within the Iroshizuku line of inks.

 

That way, you are just BLENDING inks, not MIXING them, MIXING occurs when you use inks of different brands; BLENDING is when you use different colors within the same brand. (This is according to the S. P. Colfer Ink Dictionary). Naturally, this definition DOES NOT apply to Noodler's inks, which use both acidic and basic solutions for their inks, blending them could be volatile.

 

All the best,

 

Sean

yes... lol i would be blending inks.

i dont want to blend ALOT together.... maybe just one converter full.

i LOVE to change ink often ...... after a few letters.... i am bored and ready for another color.

 

and yes.... the line is limited so adding a few of my own creations would be fun.

thats all i want to do.

[corniche]

Hello FS,

 

Sounds fine to me - ENJOY! Let us know if you come across any nice looking combinations.

 

All the best,

 

Sean

[corniche]

I add one part asa gao to four parts of Pilot Blue Black to warm up the latter's color -- no problems (and the results are fabulous).

 

Hello Takacs,

 

This mix will work; they're both alkaline inks. Sounds interesting... I have Pilot blue-black.... Hmmmm....

 

All the best,

 

Sean

[lancecreeks]

I don't clean my Safari's between changing Iro and Pilot/ Namiki inks and so far nothing bad has happened. So I guess it's safe to say that it's ok to blend these: Tsuki-yo, Tsuyu-kusa, Shin-kai, Pilot blue and blue black. Not sure about the other colours though!

[Jadie]

Definitely okay! (So far I've done Yama-budo and Ku-jaku, and just recently finished up a Shin-kai/Syo-ro/Yama-budo mix.)

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/250133-iroshizuku-kung-te-cheng/

 

I know there's at least one other FPNer who's favorite purple comes from a mix of Kon-peki and Yama-budo. Go for it!

[ForeverStained]

Thanks everyone... i'm gonna do it. i dont have particular recipe in mind.... just whatever i come up with at the moment.

i am someone that likes change ALOT so i expect i will be doing it frequently.