Camlin Inks

[mke]

How are they?

I saw only positive reviews, would appreciate if someone tells us why he/she dislikes the inks.

Anybody experienced ink-flow (i.e wetting of nib/feed) problems?

Thanks

Edited January 12, 2019 by mke

[whych]

I think they are Indian made inks similar to Parker inks. I haven't had problems when I have used it.

Look in the review section for more info:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/160612-index-of-ink-reviews/

[dapprman]

An Indian colleague of mine brought back a bottle of scarlet for me (on my request) when he went back to visit his family (plus a bottle of Bril Rose). I had asked as a lot of people feel it's similar to Scheafer Scrip and Waterman reds, as in a good solid colour that will not let you down. However I found it to be a tad watery/light and pink. Having said that I have no clue how old the bottle is, it could be 10+ years old (the Bril bottle has a 2002 date stamp on it), so there's a chance it's faded over time while sealed in the bottle.

[lapis]

No harm meant, but no good ink shades in a closed bottle.

[dapprman]

No harm meant, but no good ink shades in a closed bottle.

It's what I figure as well, but the cap is the type that could possibly still let air in (though having said that there was no ink evaporation).

[bugsydog55]

I have used the black and the royal blue. The colors are OK with the blue being the better of the two. Camlin black is a good everyday ink but isn't the darkest. The royal blue is quite good and is a nice bright blue. Price is great and the bottle is a classic. Problem I've had is with the bottle cap, it is an incredibly thin metal and has deformed trying to open the bottle.

[samfromat]

Hello,

 

I am from India. Camlin inks are made for everyday use for students. They are available in all parts of India. There is nothing special about them. But I can tell you that you will not face many problems using them. As for colors, blue and red are great. I personally don't like the black. They are really cheap in India ( about 20 rupee or ~0.30$). They are really good for that price point.

[mke]

Thank you everyone.

[Zarble44]

The red is perfect. The quintessential red from grammar school papers. Matches the red in Santa's uniform.

Doesn't really bleed, not too wet or dry.

 

I love it.

[Pentode]

I concur with the other opinions here: Inexpensive, well-behaved, reliable ink. The colors aren't very exciting, but it does what it's supposed to do at a bargain price. I think the comparison to Sheaffer Skrip is pretty accurate. As far as I can tell, it's pretty similar.

[Bibliophage]

I've found that the blue ink (which I've used for several months) is a good performing ink, but works best in Medium nibs or broader. The F/EF nibs in pens such as the Wing Sung 3008 absolutely HATE the ink. It gives a readable line, but it's scritchy. It also lasts _forever_. However, it works well in the Jinhao 599 and miscellaneous other pens.

 

The lasting forever finally drove me to get rid of the last third of the ink in the pen (I fully filled one), pull the pen apart, flush it completely, and refill with 15 year old Waterman black, which writes very well with the Fine nib.

 

I rather suspect from the odour that Camlin is the prior makers of Parker Quink.

[Adarsh_guns]

On 1/26/2019 at 11:38 PM, Zarble44 said:

The red is perfect. The quintessential red from grammar school papers. Matches the red in Santa's uniform.

Doesn't really bleed, not too wet or dry.

 

I love it.

Whats the mfg year of the ink