Rohrer & Klingner Scabiosa (iron gall) - Ink Sample

Immediately My Favorite Ink

Fantastic ink. It immediately became my favorite after filling a single A5 page. I journal extensively and am typically a chronic ink changer, changing ink about every five pages in an A4 size notebook. Usually, I quickly grow weary of any single color and feel compelled to swap ink. Not so with this RandK Scabiosa. I am nearing the end of a 96-page Rhodia A4 notebook filled almost exclusively with this Scabiosa and still find the ink as soothing to my eyes as on the first page. For males concerned about the color appearing too feminine, not so. It goes down rather pale and then darkens into a nice bold purple over 15 minutes as it oxidizes. As for pen maintenance, I have only used it in a fine nib Pilot Custom 74. I notice just a bit more nib creep than usual, but nothing excessive. Also, when I last removed the nib and feed for a deep cleaning, I noticed that the underside of the nib seemed to be stained with a light patina from the ink that didn't come off with a 100% water solution. For me, that's not a concern since the beautiful top side of the nib is not discolored. Overall, I highly recommend this ink.

Beautiful Ink!

I like this ink a lot; ordered a sample and will be getting a bottle. Waterproof, a subtle greyed purple, and nice flow characteristics. I eye-droppered a Platinum Preppy Crystal, and am very pleased with the results. Good for both writing and sketching.