Scarlet Red - Camlin Kokuyo (Camel)

[visvamitra]

In May 2011, Kokuyo and Camlin came together to create Kokuyo Camlin Limited. They continue to offer inks and pens.

 

Scarlet Red is decent, vivid red ink that I enjoy using from time to time.

Ink splash

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Drops of ink on kitchen towel

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Software ID

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Waterproof?

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Oxford recycled, satynowany, 90g, Kaweco Sport Classic, stalówka B

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Comparison

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[Morbus Curiositas]

Cool very bright red....

 

It unfortunately is not so good friends with water though

[Cyber6]

WOW that IS BRIGHT!!!!!...

 

and it SHEENS!!!!!!

 

 

 

C.

[vijaydavid]

Is it available in chennai,India

[hankosaurus]

Hello Forum.

 

I have been using Camlin-Kokuyo's Camel Royal Blue for some time with no surprises. I decided to try their Scarlet.

 

I bought a bottle of this ink, Camlin-Kokuyo (Camel) Scarlet ink, from a lot packed in 04/2018, and marked as B No. 05.

 

At first I was really pleased with it. However, within the past year I noticed some coagulation within the bottle. Specifically, a film formed at the bottom. This film formed a sheet which could be lifted up off the bottom of the bottle with a syringe which I have been using as a sort of eyedropper to fill cartridges and converters.

 

I removed the film, poured the remaining ink into a clean container, washed out the original container, and put the remaining ink back into it. I hoped that this would be the end of the surprise. Unfortunately, it wasn't.

 

Within the past weeks, I noticed some irregularity in the feed of a pen. I looked at the pen's ink cartridge under very bright light. I saw some coagulation, a blob, sliding along the length of the cartridge as I tilted it. The blob was heavier than the ink, so when writing, it would go to the feed end of the cartridge. I emptied the cartridge and washed it out. I cleaned the pen and changed to another ink. The pen works as expected with Parker Quink.

 

Now I am looking for a bottle of good red or scarlet ink. I am afraid to buy more scarlet ink from Camlin-Kokuyo. So, I am casting about to see what Members here think of various red inks.

Edited July 9, 2020 by hankosaurus

[XYZZY]

 

Now I am looking for a bottle of good red or scarlet ink. I am afraid to buy more scarlet ink from Camlin-Kokuyo. So, I am casting about to see what Members here think of various red inks.

 

I think a good way to get started on that is to go through the Inky TOD for Red at https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/279273-inky-t-o-d-color-swatches-red-please-post-your-pictures-and-tell-us-your-thoughts/page-1. Then, for inks that look interesting, do a search for the ink name and you'll probably find some reviews.

[hankosaurus]

 

I think a good way to get started on that is to go through the Inky TOD for Red at https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/279273-inky-t-o-d-color-swatches-red-please-post-your-pictures-and-tell-us-your-thoughts/page-1. Then, for inks that look interesting, do a search for the ink name and you'll probably find some reviews.

 

Thank you for the guidance, XYZZY. That is very useful information.

Edited July 15, 2020 by hankosaurus