The sketchINK series is my favorite ink. I use the Lilly at work as a permanent marker replacement. Just bought a bottle of Emma and Carmen after the rain ruined a bunch of letters I wrote to friends. There's not many color options so these inks are the perfect candidates for mixing; Noodler's White Whale for lightening, and Pearl Ex pigment powders for diy shimmer ink.
Hey George, yes, I love that they can be mixed, endless possibilities! I have used some mica powders to make some shimmer inks, but I will have to look into the Noodler's White Whale, I have not heard of it!!?? 💕
They are inde3d beautiful and waterproof once dry. Unfortunately they dried inside both fountain pens I filled in. I will not use them anymore with fountain pen but glass pen works wonderfully
Ah, yes, they do that - I only have them in my Platinum Preppys as they stay wet in those for ages! The pigment does sit in the feed though and I do clean them out every once in a while to keep things moving.
Love this video! Thank you. Been looking for a nice ink for my fountain pen(s) for doing sketching and coloring with watercolors! The mixes you came up with are beautiful!
Glad it was helpful - I also did a PART 3 where I did more mixes with the whole collection if you want to check that out before you decide on the color you might want to get :) Thanks for watching.
MORE INFO IS IN THE DESCRIPTION. SketchInks at Jackson's: www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/rohrer-klinger-sketchink-50ml?___store=jacksonsart_us&acc=77f959f119f4fb2321e9ce801e2f5163 For swatching inks, the most loved standard seems to be Tomoe River paper, but I really like swatching my inks on Marker Paper as it does a great job at showing shading and sheen (does not show shimmer as well as Rhodia). Yes, it does warp and crinkle when wet (similar to Tomoe River) and it is probably not as perfect for some as Tomoe River, but that is OK with me as it is cheaper and easier to get your hands on. Japanese Campus paper is also a great choice for swatching because it shows shading and sheen really well also, and it comes pre-punched so you can get a binder for it for storage. You have to get the right campus paper though, make sure to look for the "Sarasara" line, as is a bit smoother compared to their "Shikkari" line.
Looks like great stuff. I wish that Lotte was a darker black, though. It would be an effort to keep one's lines as solid and dense as needed for the stark contrast I like.
Okay, I need to get “Carmen” & maybe “Freida” too! “Emma” seems very similar to the Rohrer & Klingner “Alt-Goldgrün, which I love! Have you tried that one? I was hoping to be able to get “Carmen” yesterday at a store I went to, but they had removed them from the store due to not having space for them/they didn’t sell them as much, unfortunately. 😢
I’m looking for a nice waterproof ink for my foundation pen (which I use daily). I’m contemplating either the Lotte or platinum carbon black. I currently use water-based inks that are horrible for sketching but I am concerned with clogging and ruining my pen. Any tips or advice?
Both are solid choices - If you want a rich black I would go for the Platinum Carbon Pigment ink, it is a reliable waterproof pigment ink that I have been using in my Platinum Preppys and Metors for at least 2 years now without clogging, hard starts or damage to my pens that I can see - you can also get a pack of cartridges off Amazon for under $5 so it is a good place to start. If you want colored waterproof inks the R&K SketchINKS also perform really well. As far as pen care, any pigment ink will tend to settle in the feed of your pen so it is a good idea to flush them out when refilling to keep them flowing well. I only use these pigment inks in my fountain pens that have a good cap seal so that there is less of a chance of them drying out and causing problems. I would not use a pigment ink in your expensive pens as there is definitely a risk of the ink drying out and setting up in your pen for good if they do not seal well. I love the Platinum Preppys and Meteors as they have that Slip-n-Seal cap that works amazingly well, and they are both such cheap pens so that helps keep the risk low too. I have also used these inks in my Jinhoa 992 & 82 with fude nibs and they have worked well too. I have heard that TWSBIs and Lamy's have a good seal but at $20-$30+ I am happy to stick with the low-end Platinums and Jinhaos instead :)
It will smear when wet, that little 'x' is not a wait-time smear, I wipe it straight after writing it so we can see A: how wet/lubricated of an ink it is. B: the color breakout when you spread it out thin, and C: if it is an instant dry ink :) Don't fear, after it is dry it does not smear :) good point though, maybe I should add dry times to my swatches in the future, thanks!
Unfortunately this series does not have a sepia tone, but they are mixable so you may be able to mix one of your own. They are also waterproof when dry so you can draw and paint over them without them bleeding :)
@@sanjayharsh3532 To get a brown or sepia it would normally be a mix of green and orange or yellow and purple but these inks are already muted and toned so it may be hard to get the exact sepia mix you want - I will experiment with some more mixes and post a video for you soon.
Hmm, not totally sure on that one - I do know that the pigment with these inks does settle pretty heavily so that may hinder flow in the pen .... I will have to try this out when one of my Microns runs out!
Dry time really depends on the nib size and wetness, but in my EF Platinum Preppy it took about 8 seconds to be dry and then I waited another 30 seconds to be sure - there were no smudges when I used a sharpie highlighter. Hope this helps :)
The sketchINK series is my favorite ink. I use the Lilly at work as a permanent marker replacement. Just bought a bottle of Emma and Carmen after the rain ruined a bunch of letters I wrote to friends. There's not many color options so these inks are the perfect candidates for mixing; Noodler's White Whale for lightening, and Pearl Ex pigment powders for diy shimmer ink.
Hey George, yes, I love that they can be mixed, endless possibilities! I have used some mica powders to make some shimmer inks, but I will have to look into the Noodler's White Whale, I have not heard of it!!?? 💕
@@jannahlyon I'm watching your updated video. Your mixed swatched just popped up. Thanks for experimenting for me lol
They are inde3d beautiful and waterproof once dry. Unfortunately they dried inside both fountain pens I filled in. I will not use them anymore with fountain pen but glass pen works wonderfully
Ah, yes, they do that - I only have them in my Platinum Preppys as they stay wet in those for ages! The pigment does sit in the feed though and I do clean them out every once in a while to keep things moving.
Love this video! Thank you. Been looking for a nice ink for my fountain pen(s) for doing sketching and coloring with watercolors! The mixes you came up with are beautiful!
Glad it was helpful - I also did a PART 3 where I did more mixes with the whole collection if you want to check that out before you decide on the color you might want to get :) Thanks for watching.
I love their drawing inks too. Esp bistre. Can be used in kuretake brush pen no 8 with a platinum converter and doesnt dry or ruin pen 🥳
Oo! What a great idea, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Thank you, this was really helpful for me as a beginner in drawing 😊 ❤️
MORE INFO IS IN THE DESCRIPTION.
SketchInks at Jackson's: www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/rohrer-klinger-sketchink-50ml?___store=jacksonsart_us&acc=77f959f119f4fb2321e9ce801e2f5163
For swatching inks, the most loved standard seems to be Tomoe River paper, but I really like swatching my inks on Marker Paper as it does a great job at showing shading and sheen (does not show shimmer as well as Rhodia). Yes, it does warp and crinkle when wet (similar to Tomoe River) and it is probably not as perfect for some as Tomoe River, but that is OK with me as it is cheaper and easier to get your hands on. Japanese Campus paper is also a great choice for swatching because it shows shading and sheen really well also, and it comes pre-punched so you can get a binder for it for storage. You have to get the right campus paper though, make sure to look for the "Sarasara" line, as is a bit smoother compared to their "Shikkari" line.
Perfect, you've already answered my only question. Thank you.
Looks like great stuff. I wish that Lotte was a darker black, though. It would be an effort to keep one's lines as solid and dense as needed for the stark contrast I like.
Love the mixes. I may try some of those with the inks I have.
This was an awesome video thank you for sharing 👍 I want to find glass bearings now 😎
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!
they’re all so pretty
Wow they look soooooo lovely.
Thankyou Janna. Really useful and informative.
Thanks for sharing, I think I’m going to order a set of these from Jackson’s
These all look so good 😊
love the freda one
I jist purchase the trio: carmen, frieda and jule ❤❤❤
Gonna make mixes as well to get the other colors ❤❤❤
Great that it is waterproof txs I will use it for mij Fountainpen
Okay, I need to get “Carmen” & maybe “Freida” too! “Emma” seems very similar to the Rohrer & Klingner “Alt-Goldgrün, which I love! Have you tried that one? I was hoping to be able to get “Carmen” yesterday at a store I went to, but they had removed them from the store due to not having space for them/they didn’t sell them as much, unfortunately. 😢
Hi, Emma is similar to Alt-Goldgrün, but is a less vibrant - it is very close but Alt-Goldgrün has a little more yellow in it.
@@jannahlyon If you would have to choose between them, which one do you like the most?
I’m looking for a nice waterproof ink for my foundation pen (which I use daily). I’m contemplating either the Lotte or platinum carbon black. I currently use water-based inks that are horrible for sketching but I am concerned with clogging and ruining my pen. Any tips or advice?
Both are solid choices - If you want a rich black I would go for the Platinum Carbon Pigment ink, it is a reliable waterproof pigment ink that I have been using in my Platinum Preppys and Metors for at least 2 years now without clogging, hard starts or damage to my pens that I can see - you can also get a pack of cartridges off Amazon for under $5 so it is a good place to start. If you want colored waterproof inks the R&K SketchINKS also perform really well. As far as pen care, any pigment ink will tend to settle in the feed of your pen so it is a good idea to flush them out when refilling to keep them flowing well. I only use these pigment inks in my fountain pens that have a good cap seal so that there is less of a chance of them drying out and causing problems. I would not use a pigment ink in your expensive pens as there is definitely a risk of the ink drying out and setting up in your pen for good if they do not seal well. I love the Platinum Preppys and Meteors as they have that Slip-n-Seal cap that works amazingly well, and they are both such cheap pens so that helps keep the risk low too. I have also used these inks in my Jinhoa 992 & 82 with fude nibs and they have worked well too. I have heard that TWSBIs and Lamy's have a good seal but at $20-$30+ I am happy to stick with the low-end Platinums and Jinhaos instead :)
3:54 dang didn’t see how bad it smears…
It will smear when wet, that little 'x' is not a wait-time smear, I wipe it straight after writing it so we can see A: how wet/lubricated of an ink it is. B: the color breakout when you spread it out thin, and C: if it is an instant dry ink :) Don't fear, after it is dry it does not smear :) good point though, maybe I should add dry times to my swatches in the future, thanks!
Mam in this series is there sepia colour not brown secondly is it the same ink as sketch and draw looking forward to your reply thanks god bless
Unfortunately this series does not have a sepia tone, but they are mixable so you may be able to mix one of your own. They are also waterproof when dry so you can draw and paint over them without them bleeding :)
Mam what colour do you want me to mix and in what proportion thanks god bless
@@sanjayharsh3532 To get a brown or sepia it would normally be a mix of green and orange or yellow and purple but these inks are already muted and toned so it may be hard to get the exact sepia mix you want - I will experiment with some more mixes and post a video for you soon.
Thank you very much for your prompt reply thanks god bless you
@@sanjayharsh3532 I did some more color mixing, you can see the results in this video here: ua-cam.com/video/oNBmv9gZyOw/v-deo.html hope it helps :)
Can this ink be used to refill micron pens?
Hmm, not totally sure on that one - I do know that the pigment with these inks does settle pretty heavily so that may hinder flow in the pen .... I will have to try this out when one of my Microns runs out!
If there’s sediment in some, then won’t this clog a fountain pen?
Yes, pigment inks can sometimes clog a fountain pen, it is recommended to clean them regularly if you use pigment inks.
If you use it for writing with a fountain pen, can you highlight it without smudging? How long do you have to wait to dry? Thank you! :)
Dry time really depends on the nib size and wetness, but in my EF Platinum Preppy it took about 8 seconds to be dry and then I waited another 30 seconds to be sure - there were no smudges when I used a sharpie highlighter. Hope this helps :)
@@jannahlyon Thanks a lot! :)