Noolder's Golden Brown Ink Review

[Ambrose Bierce]

I figured the next logical move for my fountain pen hobby was to delve into flex pen, which will most likely turn into a very expensive move. With my Ahab, I figured I should get some super shading inks as well. The first up for review is Noodler's Golden Brown. I love brown inks, but usually much darker than this. This is now one of my favorite inks, the shading goes from a yellow to a walnut colored brown (which I would actually say is more drastic than Apache Sunset). The only complaint is that is smudges quite easily, other than that it is awesome!

 

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[Neon]

It's not bad, but it just doesn't speak to me. Thanks for the review.

[lgsoltek]

This thing leaves some black residual in my pen after rinsing it out. Can be wiped away with some paper towel though.

[KaB]

This thing leaves some black residual in my pen after rinsing it out. Can be wiped away with some paper towel though.

good to know. not the smartest pick for a demonstrator then?

[lgsoltek]

good to know. not the smartest pick for a demonstrator then?

 

I wouldn't. Also I think it's a bit too dry for my taste.

[musicman123]

Nice review and good color! It reminds me of a super dark orange, as opposed to a brown. Will definitely be considering a bottle of this.

[mirosc]

I haven't encountered any problems with this ink (but I don't use it in demonstrators.

Still it's an ink that is complimented very often, because it really looks unique on paper - the name is quite fitting.

[Hedgehogs4Me]

I didn't really like #41 brown because I found it a little sickly, not quite as warm as some browns, and some of the colours I see there worry me about the same sort of thing. On the other hand, I love the shading I see there. Have you tried #41? If so, how would you compare the colours?

[WaskiSquirrel]

I generally don't like brown ink, but I make an exception for Noodler's Golden Brown. It's beautiful on the page. I really want to try it in my Lamy 2000 B. (Actually, that idea never occurred to me until I read your review, and now the pen can't empty out fast enough to try it!)

 

My only complaint about this ink is that in some pens, the ink takes on a reddish-orange character if it sits too long. Otherwise, I love it!

[rudyhou]

i have this ink. it IS a very ice brown. though i prefer it in a wet pen, or at least a medium line nib, to make the color tone deeper/darker, as i do find it slightly too light/bright for an everyday writing. but it looks awesome on a yellowish paper.