EFNIR: Rohrer & Klingner Magenta

[LizEF]

Extra Fine Nib Ink Review: Rohrer & Klingner Magenta

This is review #121 in my series.  Here's the YouTube video:

Post-recording notes: Yama-budo is as close as I have to compare. The other comparisons were included to show that it's not pink or purple, but something in between.  The scan is pretty close, but a little too blue, I think.  The zoom looks pretty accurate.  The screenshot is too dark and too purple (too much blue).  Cleaning was quick and easy!

And here is a screen of the final result, for those not interested in the video:

Scan of Completed Review:

Zoomed in photo:

Absorbent Paper Closeup (top is puzzle paper like thick newsprint, bottom is old 20lb copy paper):

Images also available on Instagram: @zilxodarap

Previous Review: Rohrer & Klingner Verdigris.

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Hope you enjoy.  Comments appreciated!

[A Smug Dill]

Thanks for the review!

 

I don't remember R&K Magenta being that quick-drying on Rhodia DotPad paper; I should double-check some time.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I once had a couple of 'magenta' sample vials, but I don't recall whether they were this brand or De Atramentis.

 

Yes, it does look similar to YB.  I may not use EF nibs very often but I always like to see what inks perform well in 'em.  Helicopters or no.

 

Thanks once again!

 

[mizgeorge]

Thank you as ever @LizEF - once again a perfect and very useful review

 

I'm really impressed with the dry time on this one - but the colour is probably not for me. I can cope with the odd splash of fuchsia (ideally paired with turquoise), but full on magenta is just heading too close to the dangerous burgundy/maroon territory! 

 

I can see the appeal though, especially in a EF nib where colours aren't always as visible as they might be in a broader nib.

[A Smug Dill]

33 minutes ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

Yes, it does look similar to YB.

[LizEF]

1 hour ago, A Smug Dill said:

Thanks for the review!

 

I don't remember R&K Magenta being that quick-drying on Rhodia DotPad paper; I should double-check some time.

You're most welcome!  As to dry time, the nib used will help explain - super-fine and not wet (not the driest nib, but certainly not wet).

[LizEF]

59 minutes ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

I once had a couple of 'magenta' sample vials, but I don't recall whether they were this brand or De Atramentis.

 

Yes, it does look similar to YB.  I may not use EF nibs very often but I always like to see what inks perform well in 'em.  Helicopters or no.

 

Thanks once again!

 

For some, the helicopter-affinity might be a plus...

 

You're very welcome!

[LizEF]

25 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

Thank you as ever @LizEF - once again a perfect and very useful review

You're welcome!  And thank you!

 

26 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

fuchsia (ideally paired with turquoise)

Oh, that would be quite the combo - might put some into brightness-overload!

 

26 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

but full on magenta is just heading too close to the dangerous burgundy/maroon territory! 

 

27 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

I can see the appeal though, especially in a EF nib where colours aren't always as visible as they might be in a broader nib.

Not as in-your-face, but it definitely stands out, hence my recommendation for mark-up - something different from the usual (and currently hated) "red ink"!

[Aysedasi]

121 reviews?  That's amazing.  This isn't an ink for me, I confess, but big thanks for the great review.  

[LizEF]

25 minutes ago, A Smug Dill said:

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Thanks for the comparison!  Yama-budo isn't a near-twin, it was just the closest color I had...

[LizEF]

1 minute ago, Aysedasi said:

121 reviews?  That's amazing. 

Thanks!  I appear to be on a mission, saving Japanese EF nib users everywhere...  (And learning enough to dispel some myths about such fine nibs.)

 

1 minute ago, Aysedasi said:

This isn't an ink for me, I confess, but big thanks for the great review.

I'm just as happy to save your time as to induce you to empty your wallet.   You're very welcome!

[Aysedasi]

Thank you!   

[namrehsnoom]

3 hours ago, Aysedasi said:

121 reviews?  That's amazing…

11 squared reviews… that also caught my eye. An impressive stash of ink 😉

Thanks for the review, Liz. The colour itself doesn’t really appeal to me, but it works great in the EF nib. From the blow-up, it also seems a bit similar to Pelikan Edelstein Amethyst, although the Amethyst looks somewhat darker. 

[LizEF]

1 hour ago, namrehsnoom said:

11 squared reviews… that also caught my eye. An impressive stash of ink 😉

Fortunately, the vast majority are (were) samples.  And a huge thanks to the community, who gifted me a great many samples.

 

1 hour ago, namrehsnoom said:

Thanks for the review, Liz.

You're very welcome!

 

1 hour ago, namrehsnoom said:

The colour itself doesn’t really appeal to me, but it works great in the EF nib. From the blow-up, it also seems a bit similar to Pelikan Edelstein Amethyst, although the Amethyst looks somewhat darker. 

Yes, a bit brighter than your usual choices, and bright usually works well in EF nibs.  It looks like Pelikan Edelstein Amethyst is more purple (as it should be, just from the name).

[yazeh]

Great job, as usual Liz!

The colour looks actually nice on screen.... The name uninspired

I was busy trying to figure out what was the magic notebook/ pen/ ink yesterday....and I got side tracked with MM (Makhabesh's Mama) and the ghastly goat

 

[LizEF]

2 minutes ago, yazeh said:

Great job, as usual Liz!

Thanks!

 

2 minutes ago, yazeh said:

The colour looks actually nice on screen.... The name uninspired

Yes, not a lot of thought went into that one.  Perhaps we can give them the benefit of the doubt and believe they wanted a Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black ink with those names so folks could use them in mixing....

 

3 minutes ago, yazeh said:

I was busy trying to figure out what was the magic notebook/ pen/ ink yesterday....and I got side tracked with MM (Makhabesh's Mama) and the ghastly goat

[InesF]

Thank you @LizEF, great review!

 

R+K Magenta is one of my longer time used inks which comes out quite nicely with my fine and extra fine nibs, but at first I used it for calligraphy where it really shines.

 

PS: Do you have an address where to buy the quantum-inner-exteneded backbag? I have already asked the Tardis producer, but they have discontinued their precious business and were specialised at wooden boxes only. Unfortunately, I do not know Hermione Granger in person.

 

PS2: was the helicopter one of those escaped from the quantum bag? 😇

[LizEF]

7 hours ago, InesF said:

Thank you @LizEF, great review!

You're welcome, and thanks!

 

7 hours ago, InesF said:

PS: Do you have an address where to buy the quantum-inner-exteneded backbag?

It's made by a rather scary old wizard and wizardess couple who live in one of the towers of the Wizards' Keep.  Only those brave or desperate enough ever manage to acquire one.  Rumor has it the third second wizard in the keep's history once went to acquire one, and never managed to find his way back out of the tower - which itself may have started life as an abandoned police box....

 

7 hours ago, InesF said:

PS2: was the helicopter one of those escaped from the quantum bag? 😇

I believe it was an ordinary US Army helicopter.  I think they were investigating the sighting of an Unidentified Phlying Animal....

[InesF]

16 hours ago, LizEF said:

It's made by a rather scary old wizard and wizardess couple who live in one of the towers of the Wizards' Keep.  Only those brave or desperate enough ever manage to acquire one.  Rumor has it the third second wizard in the keep's history once went to acquire one, and never managed to find his way back out of the tower - which itself may have started life as an abandoned police box....

 

23 hours ago, InesF said:

PS2: was the helicopter one of those escaped from the quantum bag? 😇

I believe it was an ordinary US Army helicopter.  I think they were investigating the sighting of an Unidentified Phlying Animal....

Hi Liz, good morning.

Reading the background story - you made my day! 

[LizEF]

7 hours ago, InesF said:

Hi Liz, good morning.

Reading the background story - you made my day! 

You're most welcome.  (And thank you for asking - before you asked, I had no idea where Quin's pack came from. )