Anderson Wood Violet

[white_lotus]

Recently I learned that the inks made for Anderson Pens were being discontinued. Their original marker, Scribal Workshop, wasn't going to make them any longer, and Anderson couldn't find a replacement producer to their satisfaction. So with the encouragement of another FPN member I picked up a bottle of the remaining inks (except the black). This is a review of the Wood Violet, a nice violet/purple color. The color in reality if not quite as dark as shown in the images; it's definitely more soft.

 

These inks had gotten a reputation for being "dry", and even on the web site it says "Some people have found these inks to be dry". Well this IS NOT a dry ink. It's an ink of normal wetness. Perhaps if you are comparing this ink with certain brands known for being especially wet, you may well think this ink was dry, depending on the pen and paper used.

 

In fact, I found the ink to be a slow drier. This could be a problem for some people. The color was good, it was shady on some papers. Perfectly good handling and behavior. The ink is not very water resistant, but that wasn't expected. The ink blot isn't very exciting, just a single color dye. But a good color nonetheless.

 

At the time when the review was written, this ink was available from Anderson Pens, and was on sale at $9 for a 2 oz. bottle.

 

Usual papers for me: MvL=Mohawk via Linen, Hij=Hammermill 28 lb inkjet, TR=Tomoe River.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cleosmama]

I would love to see how this compares to R & K Cassia.

[white_lotus]

Unfortunately, I don't have that ink.

[cleosmama]

Thank you for the review anyway. And thanks for the Yeats. I take it his work is a favorite of yours?

[saskia_madding]

Such a pretty purple! Thanks for the review.

[white_lotus]

Thank you for the review anyway. And thanks for the Yeats. I take it his work is a favorite of yours?

 

Yes Yeats is great. After writing two full reviews sheets, doing something else is needed. Poetry fills the bill.