Noodler's Empire Red - Ink Sample

The Empire was washed out

Noodler's Empire Red is a nice red, but washed out. I assume that was why they tied it to the British Empire. A political historical statement. I prefer a solid color. The only washed out color I like is Noodler's 54th Massachusetts because it makes my journal look like an antique, and the blue-black ink is just pleasing to read.