De Atramentis Ginkgo

[Jan2016]

Ginkgo tree is a living fossil, and has always attracted me.

So when I was strolling through the de Atramentis inks and i saw Ginkgo I had to try it.

Could not find anything about it so here is my post.

I just started with calligraphy so it is not for the looks

 

Noodler's Ahab converted to a Rose nib

 

Paper is just Staplers premium print paper 80

 

Didn't have this kind of feathering with other inks on this paper. No sheen. No real shading.....

 

I would call it Ginkgo with Feathers

[visvamitra]

I wonder how it would like in regular pen. Dipping pen doesn't always tell much about ink behaviour in regular use.

 

Thank you for entry and if you'll be able to try it in another pen and post some review I would be interested to see it.

[fugel]

In my short experience with fountain pen inks, De Atramentis has been the most disappointing brand of all I tried so far (three De Atramentis bottles, one of them a permanent black). A very low quality pricey ink, a brand that I won't try anymore.

Edited August 2, 2016 by ubezahn

[visvamitra]

I have mixed experiences with their inks - some are excellent (Maroon, International Blue, Jules Verne), some are mediocre (Khaki, Yellow Ochre), some are disappointing (document inks). I generally enjoy De Atramentis inks, but don't know most of them. I've tried maybe twenty?

[lgsoltek]

I have only four of them. I won't say they are bad, but they are prone to feather. But on the other hand they are wet enough for my taste.

[lapis]

I agree. I like some... I dislike some... but who cares? That applies to all of the inks of each company I know and use.

I really like this ink because it reminds me of CdA's Amazon and MB's White Forest.

 

Mike

[Jan2016]

@MIke: if I look at pictures on internet it resembles Caran dAche Amazon more then MB's White Forrest

[Jan2016]

Some Rhodia is on its way, I will post the results on Rhodia later...

[lapis]

@MIke: if I look at pictures on internet it resembles Caran dAche Amazon more then MB's White Forrest

Right! White Forest is much bluer (and has a great scent) but Amazon does have a touch blue, too. Main thing -- completely negative -- is that both of those are no longer made.

[inkstainedruth]

This is not a green I like, but overall I've really liked most of the De Atramentis inks I've tried, except for the Document line. The regular inks tend to be fairly wet, so that may be a consideration. The Document inks seem to tend to spread a lot more even though they're "thicker" inks.

Thanks for the review. I might have bought this just on the basis of the name (I like ginkgo trees). But most of the green inks that De Atramentis inks are either shades I don't like or are scented (and my experience with the scented inks have been hit or miss odor-wise).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[fugel]

The problem I have with De Atramentis inks is that they feather a lot and the colors are really dull to my eyes. Maybe I should give a try to some more (Jules Verne and/or Maroon -thx Visvamitra-) but I don't know if it doesn't worth. There are so many good inks and colors out there.

Edited August 3, 2016 by ubezahn

[Cryptos]

Having seen the title I was rather surprised to see a green ink. When I think of gingko trees two things spring to mind: the glorious autumn colours (it's sometimes called the flame or candle tree I believe), and the awesome smell of the fruits.

 

So I was expecting a yellow or orange based colour.

 

Expectations, eh? The mother of all disappointments.

 

 

Nice review and thanks.

[wastelanded]

I find DA inks to be good quality. They certainly are wet, but we're lucky to have so any choices. Aubergine, Ebony, Plum and especially Pigeon Blue I like very much.

 

This ink looks like a nice, lively green. I too would like to see a writing sample from a fountain pen.

[Jan2016]

Thanks for the advice. When I have the Rhodia I will load a fountain pen with it

[amberleadavis]

I like how vibrant the ink is, I actually like a lot of the De Atramentis inks, but I understand that not all of the De A inks are perfect. I didn't expect such a vivid green with this name. Now I really want to try the ink. Thank you.

[Jan2016]

It took some time... but new review is coming up....

[Jan2016]

Voila:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/329978-de-atramentis-ginkgo-compact-review/?p=3956175