EFNIR: Büroservice Bergmann Rotfliessende Eisengallustinte

[LizEF]

Extra Fine Nib Ink Review: Büroservice Bergmann Rotfliessende Eisengallustinte

This is review #242 in my series. Here's the YouTube video:

Post-recording notes: Only had one ink that's remotely close to this. The ink changed color almost immediately upon touching the paper, going from reddish to an odd brown with slightly purple leanings.  Used the Penmanship in case of staining.  Cleaning was quick and easy.  I did not try to color correct the images just because the color of the ink changed by the time I could do a comparison.  IMO, the various colors you see will give you a good idea of the range from "fresh" to oxidized (or whatever it is that iron gall inks do).

Can be found here.

Errata: "I darkens..." should be "It darkens...".

Zoomed in photo

Screenshot

Scan of Completed Review

Absorbent Paper Close-up (top is puzzle paper like thick newsprint, bottom is old 20lb copy paper)

Line width (One of the lines used for dry time. Magnification is 100x. The grid is 100x100µm. The scale is 330µm, with eleven divisions of 30µm each. The line width for this ink is roughly 264µm. With 242 inks measured, the average line width is 296µm.) (Super fine line!)

Microscope image (100x. Captured 3 days after making the slide. Ink is a little more red and vibrant than the capture shows.)

Microscope image (100x. Captured 3 days after making the slide. Ink is a little more red and vibrant than the capture shows.)

Water Test Results

Previous Review: Lamy Blue.

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Hope you enjoy. Comments appreciated!

[txomsy]

Looks like a cool ink to try. Thanks for the review.

[LizEF]

43 minutes ago, txomsy said:

Looks like a cool ink to try. Thanks for the review.

You're very welcome!

[yazeh]

Another fantastic review @LizEF  Those microscopic images are stunning. It's as if their describing the scene of the orange field with the alien like creature in Quin's bag (unless it's good ole Earl of Grey in a tin can  )

 

Thank you for making Tuesday's so special

 

 

[LizEF]

13 minutes ago, yazeh said:

Another fantastic review @LizEF 

Thank you!

 

14 minutes ago, yazeh said:

Those microscopic images are stunning. It's as if their describing the scene of the orange field

Hopefully Thom spots them - I expect he'll enjoy that (if he hasn't already seen such images).

 

14 minutes ago, yazeh said:

with the alien like creature in Quin's bag (unless it's good ole Earl of Grey in a tin can  )

Assumes facts not in evidence!

 

15 minutes ago, yazeh said:

Thank you for making Tuesday's so special

You're very welcome!

[yazeh]

24 minutes ago, LizEF said:

 

Hopefully Thom spots them - I expect he'll enjoy that (if he hasn't already seen such images).

 

Yes he will! I'm sure he'll see them

 

[Sailor Kenshin]

@LizEF, thank you a million times for our wonderful Tuesday Treats.   
 

This ink intrigues me.  So many changes!  And I've never even heard of it until now.  The color is way cool.  It's got a fast dry time and easy cleanup in its favor,  too.

 

I see the Earl's been busy.  Yikes!   But perhaps Makhabesh has spotted a true getaway.  Yay Makhabesh, flying with that heavy pack.  But… why is Quin's pack now heavier? 
 

Guess we will ALL have to tune in next week.  

[SashK]

Other-worldly ink investigations

[LizEF]

15 minutes ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

@LizEF, thank you a million times for our wonderful Tuesday Treats.

You're very welcome!

 

16 minutes ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

This ink intrigues me.  So many changes!  And I've never even heard of it until now.  The color is way cool.  It's got a fast dry time and easy cleanup in its favor,  too.

Yes, I'm impressed by both these inks.

 

16 minutes ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

I see the Earl's been busy.  Yikes!   But perhaps Makhabesh has spotted a true getaway.  Yay Makhabesh, flying with that heavy pack.  But… why is Quin's pack now heavier? 
 

Guess we will ALL have to tune in next week.  

[LizEF]

10 minutes ago, SashK said:

Other-worldly ink investigations