That Duke pen is absolutely awesome. When I started the whole fountain pen thing in 2009, my first pens were Jinhao and Duke, and I even had a Duke Bamboo, but nothing like THAT. That's a serious piece of kit. The fude nib is cool too. I wish I had a use for something like that.
Thanks for being honest about the non-archival properties. I have 3 of these Iroshizuku inks and I regret them because I got them under the impression that they are fairly water-resistant from many rave reviews. Unfortunately, these beautiful inks have zero of that property; literally disappeared with a squirt of water. These inks are beautiful nonetheless and flow very well indeed.
Teoh Yi Chie funny how everyone says there is gradation. I don't see much in your demo. And the three coloured ones I have don't shade, at least not visibly to me. Super pretty definitely; I am still thankful I get to own these but just banged that I can't see what the reviews say they will do.
+PositivelyNice The gradation appears depending on whether the nib is able to deposit lots of ink when it is being lifted. Wetter area is the darker area.
I am a big big fan of Noodler's Bulletproof black; however, this Take-Sumi has a VERY nice sheen and is very smooth. I use this ink in my Pilot Metro CM nib, and it is a joy to write with. If I need permanence, in a separate plastic bottle, this ink mixed with a small amount of Noodler's will give it allow the Noodler's to stick, while having the smoothness of this ink.
This is a crazy old comment but I have a question. How did the mixing continue to go? I’ve been toying with the idea of mixing some of the Noodler’s UV reactive ink to some of their others for security to use for signing checks or other documents. Any of you guys do this?
I never thought to use this water based. I love this in my Vintage Esterbrook SJ with my oblique stub nib on white and ivory paper. Thanks for the review.
Thankyou for such a helpful review and comparison. I'm just starting to look at which inks will work best for sketchbooking. I like slight water soluble shading, but not too much. The take-sumi is a lovely looking ink though
that was a nice review you gave. i have never seen a nib like that which you used with the Take-sumi ink. I missed what you called it. I take that it is used for drawing. I liked that you wet the ink to show if it fading too. Once I wrote a check and envelope to pay a bill and used an Iroshizuku ink. Apparently it rained while the envelope was in the mail because the organization I mailed it to returned the check and envelope to me. It was only an illegible cloud of turquoise ink on both the check and the envelope. Good thing checks have names and addresses on them! ;-)
Hi Teoh, I'm still struggling to find a sketchbook that is nice to use with ink - preferably smooth surface, a5 sized sketchbook. What's your trusty choices? I have seen most of your reviews but still haven't been able to come to a conclusion
Alpha and Beta can be used with watercolour. The surface is textured like coldpress watercolour paper. Since you asked for smooth, I recommended the smooth sketchbooks. Check out the comparison tablet in this review www.parkablogs.com/picture/stillman-and-birn-sketchbooks-first-impression
Wait one question, were you able to read the letters written in Japanese? Bcs I know someone who could read and speak Japanese and he said he can get a basic understanding of Chinese text bcs of the kana. Just wondering :O
Japanese text is a mixture of Japanese alphabets and Chinese characters. Chinese language is older than Japanese. I can't understand Japanese but I can read basic Japanese alphabets -- can't understand the meaning though.
That Duke pen is absolutely awesome. When I started the whole fountain pen thing in 2009, my first pens were Jinhao and Duke, and I even had a Duke Bamboo, but nothing like THAT. That's a serious piece of kit. The fude nib is cool too. I wish I had a use for something like that.
What kind of pen is he using? That's incredible!
Thanks for being honest about the non-archival properties. I have 3 of these Iroshizuku inks and I regret them because I got them under the impression that they are fairly water-resistant from many rave reviews. Unfortunately, these beautiful inks have zero of that property; literally disappeared with a squirt of water. These inks are beautiful nonetheless and flow very well indeed.
They are beautiful inks for writing. I love the gradations.
Teoh Yi Chie
funny how everyone says there is gradation. I don't see much in your demo. And the three coloured ones I have don't shade, at least not visibly to me. Super pretty definitely; I am still thankful I get to own these but just banged that I can't see what the reviews say they will do.
+PositivelyNice The gradation appears depending on whether the nib is able to deposit lots of ink when it is being lifted. Wetter area is the darker area.
Teoh Yi Chie oh! Perhaps it is because I use fine nib.
Thanks for applying water over the inks......good lesson!
Awesome review. Thanks for being meticulous and forthright in your review. Loved it.
I am a big big fan of Noodler's Bulletproof black; however, this Take-Sumi has a VERY nice sheen and is very smooth. I use this ink in my Pilot Metro CM nib, and it is a joy to write with. If I need permanence, in a separate plastic bottle, this ink mixed with a small amount of Noodler's will give it allow the Noodler's to stick, while having the smoothness of this ink.
dadoody that’s very interesting, did you have any problems with your pen? Did it mix well?
This is a crazy old comment but I have a question. How did the mixing continue to go? I’ve been toying with the idea of mixing some of the Noodler’s UV reactive ink to some of their others for security to use for signing checks or other documents. Any of you guys do this?
Wow it's so nice when U write it with that ink
Thanks :-)
I never thought to use this water based. I love this in my Vintage Esterbrook SJ with my oblique stub nib on white and ivory paper. Thanks for the review.
On Tomoe River paper, Take-Sumi has a reddish sheen to it.
Thankyou for such a helpful review and comparison. I'm just starting to look at which inks will work best for sketchbooking. I like slight water soluble shading, but not too much. The take-sumi is a lovely looking ink though
I have this bottle. It is so beautiful with the fude nib!!
Cannot believe I've paid 28 euros for a bottle of ink...though it does sit nicely on my desk.
Check out eBay prices next time
Breathingspace
Yehee I know and that dimp for the last drop will be for the prise of a normal bottle.
Here In the UK the cheapest I can find it is £30 (like $40)
Even on eBay it's cheaper from other countries, but then with £20 shipping costs 🤦♂️
@@sadiqsallah2064 Prices seem to have gone up, sadly.
I just discovered your channel and watched about 10 of your videos. I'm a huge fan of your artwork! Definitely subscribing for more
Thank you :-)
Have you compared Iroshizuku Take Sumi to regular Black Ink Pilot?
That was a comprehensive review. I was waiting for it. Thank you !
+Nancy Naveen Thanks 😊
Thanks Teoh for sharing, very informative demonstration and review
Great review. Thanks
what inks do you recommend for archival properties and water resistance?
Noodlers Bulletproof Black, Platinum Carbon and De Atramentis inks.
This is one of THE purest black ink available! But expensive.
Very nice review just bought the taki sumi
+Mary Harper Thanks 😁
Solution on the value aspect: Buy one Take-Sumi bottle to get the pretty flask, then refill it with Noodler's for the rest of your life.
I have this ink in the very small bottle :)
10ml, me too, got it from JetPens. I have the 50 ml that I got from GouletPens. Love it that much. Also love Private Reserve Velvet Black.
Those are actually cheaper per ml in my country lol
that was a nice review you gave. i have never seen a nib like that which you used with the Take-sumi ink. I missed what you called it. I take that it is used for drawing. I liked that you wet the ink to show if it fading too. Once I wrote a check and envelope to pay a bill and used an Iroshizuku ink. Apparently it rained while the envelope was in the mail because the organization I mailed it to returned the check and envelope to me. It was only an illegible cloud of turquoise ink on both the check and the envelope. Good thing checks have names and addresses on them! ;-)
It's the Duke 551 fountain pen
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Hi Teoh - was wondering what pen you are using in this video?
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That's a Duke 551 fountain pen
www.parkablogs.com/picture/review-2-duke-551-aka-confucius-compound-art-fountain-pen
Could the shading you mentioned on the first sample writing with the Take Sumi have been from the shape of the pen nib rather than the ink?
+Kich 6 Yes, how you lift your pen and the pen will also affect how much ink is deposited.
Hi Teoh, I'm still struggling to find a sketchbook that is nice to use with ink - preferably smooth surface, a5 sized sketchbook.
What's your trusty choices? I have seen most of your reviews but still haven't been able to come to a conclusion
+Vu Viet Anh (RougeCrown) Try Stillman and Birn Epsilon series sketchbook. It has smooth surface. For thicker paper, try the Zeta series.
Hi :) The alpha and beta series are not good to use with a fountain pen ? (to add watercolor after)
Alpha and Beta can be used with watercolour. The surface is textured like coldpress watercolour paper. Since you asked for smooth, I recommended the smooth sketchbooks. Check out the comparison tablet in this review www.parkablogs.com/picture/stillman-and-birn-sketchbooks-first-impression
It was not me who asked for smooth ;-) Vu Viet did.
Thanks Teoh.
Iroshiziku black or Waterman intense black for writing and taking everyday notes ?
Yes, they are good for writing.
@@teohyc this one or Waterman intense black ?
@@sinisamajdandzic1362 I've not used Waterman before so I can't say much. Iroshizuju is nice
Wait one question, were you able to read the letters written in Japanese? Bcs I know someone who could read and speak Japanese and he said he can get a basic understanding of Chinese text bcs of the kana. Just wondering :O
Japanese text is a mixture of Japanese alphabets and Chinese characters. Chinese language is older than Japanese. I can't understand Japanese but I can read basic Japanese alphabets -- can't understand the meaning though.
Is Iroshizuku water proof ink?
Not waterproof
why is the nib of your fountain pen bent like that, what type of nib is that?
A fude nib is a bent nib
I want to take-sumaf this ink but I find black so boring personally!
So its not permanent ?
+I.B Rekha It is not.
Teoh Yi Chie what do you think about the regular pilot drawing ink ?
+I.B Rekha Regular Pilot drawing ink is not going to be waterproof too. It's normal fountain pen ink.
Xclnt review pal
Thanks :-)
That Noodler's feathered badly.
+Dee Dee Depends on the paper too.
What is the name of that pen you are using?
Duke 551 pen www.parkablogs.com/picture/comparison-of-fude-nib-fountain-pens-drawing