Noodlers General Of The Armies

[themadstork]

First off I apologize for my egregious juvenile handwriting and the fact that a small bit of the scan is cut off. However I Didn't see any other reviews of this ink yet so I figured why not give my opinion. Also thank you to Mezzie for the PIF I received some months ago for 3 months of ink drop, the two inks I compare General of the armies to were received in those ink drops.

 

I got this bottle of General of the Armies back in march. I filled it once before the fill I used to review the ink. On the first fill the ink was substantially darker and seemingly a bit more blue, the dyes may have settled in between fills causing this but I'm not sure. Overall though, I liked both colors and I think this is a great addition to Noodler's stable of bulletproof inks. Hopefully you can read my bad cursive and chicken scratch

 

 

[Frank C]

Thanks for the review. This ink is on my buy list, I just haven't bought it, yet. Don't worry about the handwriting, most of us are not—and never will be—copperplate masters. Do you have a scan of the first time you filled up with this ink? Did you shake the bottle before filling your pen? Noodler's inks tend to be saturated and often have a little sediment in the bottom of the bottle.

[WaskiSquirrel]

I bought a sample of this ink to play with. I do like both colors. I'll admit, however, that the reason I finally ordered a full bottle was the Chemistry of this ink. I have no practical use for its unique properties, but they were the reason I finally purchased a bottle.

[pyramidValley]

Somebody likes their green inks . Also I Agree with Frank, if you contact Noodler's about a problem like this they'll tell you to shake the bottle as some things in the ink can settle.

[themadstork]

Thanks for the review. This ink is on my buy list, I just haven't bought it, yet. Don't worry about the handwriting, most of us are not—and never will be—copperplate masters. Do you have a scan of the first time you filled up with this ink? Did you shake the bottle before filling your pen? Noodler's inks tend to be saturated and often have a little sediment in the bottom of the bottle.

 

Somebody likes their green inks . Also I Agree with Frank, if you contact Noodler's about a problem like this they'll tell you to shake the bottle as some things in the ink can settle.

 

 

I shook the bottle on the first fill, but forgot to on the 2nd. I figured that was what caused the change, but wasnt sure, I'm not upset about it or anything, just thought it was kinda odd. Here is a scan of the original fill vs the 2nd fill side by side on some bad notebook paper

[Frank C]

 

I shook the bottle on the first fill, but forgot to on the 2nd. I figured that was what caused the change, but wasnt sure, I'm not upset about it or anything, just thought it was kinda odd. Here is a scan of the original fill vs the 2nd fill side by side on some bad notebook paper

 

I would guess that's what happened. This is just one of those fountain-pen-idiosyncrasy-learning-experiences that add to the fun and fascination of fountain pens. They are not for the "I want to pick it up and write immediately" folks. Let's face it, if it were easy, everyone would still be using fountain pens. Most people are willing to sacrifice creativity for convenience.

[amberleadavis]

Also, if you find old paper - be ware - it will not change color on the acidic paper.

[Pira]

Fade test 001 by Pira Urosevic, on Flickr

 

I don't 'do' writing samples...rather I draw them. Thought it might be appropriate to show how the colour of this ink changed for me over time (stored in the dark)...for those interested in such things. *paper is Stillman & Birn, Zeta*

Edited June 21, 2015 by Pira

[Cyber6]

I do love your trees.... Please don't stop doing them... They are a work of art.... :wub: :wub:

 

 

C.

 

 

Fade test 001 by Pira Urosevic, on Flickr

 

I don't 'do' writing samples...rather I draw them. Thought it might be appropriate to show how the colour of this ink changed for me over time (stored in the dark)...for those interested in such things. *paper is Stillman & Birn, Zeta*

[amberleadavis]

I too love the trees.

 

BTW, I didn't expect such a loss of the green over time in the dark.

[Pira]

I do love your trees.... Please don't stop doing them... They are a work of art.... :wub: :wub:

 

 

C.

 

 

 

 

Thank-you No chance of my stopping any time soon.

 

The *acid* green faded fairly quickly. I should have taken a photo when I looked at it a few months ago. It was distinctly teal at that point! It has continued to shift.