Noodler's Monkey Hanger (Uk Exclusive)

[white_lotus]

I remember when this ink first came out it seemed like some people laughed at it. The swab at the shop's online site made the ink seem somewhat light. But I never trust swabs. I can understand if someone doesn't like the color of an ink, not everyone likes every color in ink. I can understand if someone only likes bright, or saturated inks, or doesn't like them. Anyway,

 

there is nothing wrong with this ink.

 

This is an unsaturated blue ink, leaning somewhat towards green, totally waterproof, fast-drying. It's lightness value is not much different than many other inks, such as Kon-peki. It is perfectly readable, definitely not too light, nor too bright.

 

Pen: Edison Premiere (F-steel)

Papers: MvL=Mohawk via Linen, TR=Tomoe River, Hij=Hammermill 28 lb inkjet, Rhodia=Rhodia 90g ivory.

 

I'm very thankful for the inky friend that sent such a wonderful sample of this ink. I'm really happy with it. This ink is available only in the UK at Pure Pens. Currently offered for £12.95 including VAT.

 

 

 

 

 

Totally waterproof. Not one drop of the dye lifted off the paper. Minimal bleeding through to the verso.

 

 

 

[T4TEXAS]

Thanks for the review. I rather like it.

[The Good Captain]

I like it and reckon it's worth a bottle in anyone's money. As is the exclusive Brexit!

[lapis]

The Brexit is worth a bottle in my money? For me, this ink is worth more than the Brexit.

[visvamitra]

I've tried it in broad Kaweco nib and it tends to feather like crazy.

[amberleadavis]

Thank you for the review, White Lotus. How do you think it compares to North Star?

[inkstainedruth]

That looks interesting. But I'm somewhat loathe to order a US ink that has to be shipped from across the Atlantic.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[white_lotus]

Thank you for the review, White Lotus. How do you think it compares to North Star?

 

North Star Liberator is a more pure blue, warmer, and is a bit darker in value. My guess is most would prefer to North Star to Monkey Hanger on color.

[amberleadavis]

Ah hah, I found it. I did try them both in the 366+ inks last year.

 

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016_2_Ink/10-October/slides/2016-10-03_22.jpg

[amberleadavis]

http://www.sheismylawyer.com/2016_2_Ink/10-October/slides/2016-10-03_21.jpg

[white_lotus]

And your colors are different than mine.

[amberleadavis]

Interesting! Scans can also change the looks of the colors.