Kwz ink is a small ink company run by chemists agnieszka and konrad zurawski in a town just outside of warsaw, poland. At the same time, if iron gall inks are left indefinitely in a fountain pen, it can stain the ink reservoir and possibly corrode stainless steel nibs. The sheer variety and number of these recipes testify to the widespread use of iron gall ink and its primary importance to our literary and artistic traditions. This isnt a distraction if one has two or three notebooks installed but if youre the type to use just one book, you may quickly feel that knot jarring your writing rhythm. I have a lot of samples, but oneofeach for 4 new brands is a lot of money. Iron gall ink also known as common ink, standard ink, oak gall ink or iron gall nut ink is a purpleblack or brownblack ink made from iron salts and tannic acids from vegetable sources. If youre emptying a pen that was loaded with an iron gall ink, clean it well. It was the standard ink formulation used in europe for the fourteenhundred year period between the 5th and 19th centuries, remained in widespread use well into the 20th century, and. Although advertised as turquoise, this one looked to be a dark bluegreen which made.
As a fan of iron galls, this is one of the very best. Ive been a big fan of kwz inks since i tried my first bottle of kwz iron gall turquoise. I have tried a few darker green noodlers inks, and i even. Hi, im kelli, and im the brain behind mountain of ink. I found that i should also try and soon after that i prepared my first iron gall ink. Kwz ink orange iron gall the clumsy penmans inkfusion site. I found that i should also try and soon after that i prepared my first irongall ink. Kwz iron gall mandarin 60ml bottled ink dromgooles fine. In poland husband and wife team, konrad and agnieszka, mix the raw chemicals to produce the amazing array of colours in both fountain pen friendly, traditional irongall ink as well as a full. This obviously screams iron gall inks, however platinum never used this term on their website. Kwz inks are beautiful handmade inks from poland, including a wide range of iron gall inks that are made to be safer than usual to use in fountain pens. If you havent read it, id recommend doing so before reading this post.
Although advertised as turquoise, this one looked to be a dark bluegreen which made me think of blue spruce seasonally appr. If you like military, camouflage colours similar to diamine safari, than green gold may be for you. It was the standard ink formulation used in europe for the fourteenhundredyear period between the 5th and 19th centuries, remained in widespread use well into the 20th century, and is still sold today. Kwz is known for the extensive array of iron gall inks, and today we take a look at the particularly beautiful ig turquoise. Our writing inks and refills are available in a range or colours. Iron gall ink is one of the most frequently found inks in manuscripts from the middle ages to the 19th century. In addition, the paper resists bleeding and feathering. This passion has flourished and it has caught the stationery worlds attention with its extensive iron gall line. It has some dark orangeredbrown tones just when is put on the paper straight out from the bottle, but then magic read more. I dont have a lot of experience with iron gall inks but the kwz provides some advice on his web site about how to properly clean and protect your pens. This ink standsout as unique due to the iron gall component, which makesit long lasting on paper. Splash sample slightly yellow maruman paper, pilot 912 fa oxidisation almost dried vs just written. This is a gorgeous blue ink that manages to lift the standard blue ink into special territory.
Kwz got its initial buzz from its variety of iron gall ink colors. There is the the standard range which encompasses a useful range of fine colours and hues which we no longer distribute and its iron gall range which is unique in that not only is it available in archival black, but also a range of fine colours. I was going to add a sample to my online ink sample order, but seppia is only available in full bottle at that vendor i can get a. Nov 18, 2015 kwz is a polishmade ink that, to the best of my knowledge, is only available in the u. Sorry for the colour inaccuracy but you get the idea. Kwz ink plen z radoscia prezentujemy nasz najnowszy. Maybe their inkcooks were tired of making the same old stuff. Im a homeschooling mama of three littles, fulltime student, aspiring photographer, amateur chef, and lover of all things stationery. Lets take a look at kwz cappuccino, a beautiful creamy coffee brown. Diamine registrars ink is a waterproof archivequality blueblack ink color that is an irongall based ink. Kwz ink irongall inks are so called modern irongall inks that differ from irongall inks that were made at the beginning of the twentieth century as kwz irongall inks are true solutions they do not contain any suspended solids, nor do they incorporate strong mineral acids to stabilize ink like muriatic acid or sulfuric acid for example. Iron ions are watersoluable and will migrate into a dampened test paper in contact with the ink. In general, a positive reaction of the iron test is a distinct identification of the presence of iron gall ink. Unlike other iron gall inks, though, these are solutions, with no particles to clog your pen feed, and while the ink is still slightly acidic, theyre less so than most.
The back cover has a hole where the knotted elastic keeper slips through. I had picked this pen with the intention of swapping nibs to give the ink a good testing. I am not entirely sure how platinum synthesize these inks but in the nut shell iron gall inks are obtained from the chemical reaction of tannins extracted from galls for instance oak and aqueous solution of iron ii sulfate. The urgency of developing effective mitigation strategies was evident. Once applied to paper, the iron in the ink begins to oxidize, making the ink darker and impossible to. Jun 22, 2015 i love the color green, and have found that i have a fascination with iron gall inks. Kwz iron gall green gold ink 60ml bottle anderson pens, inc. A few weeks ago i had the pleasure of attending the dc pen show, which is technically in va, not really dc and one of the interesting products i was able to get my hands on was this kwz iron gall green gold ink from vanness pens. Konrad has been making fountain pen inks since 2012 and has also created an iron gall ink that is safe for fountain pens. Filter black ink blue black ink blue ink bottled ink brown ink eligible for discount code gold ink green ink grey ink ink sample made in india made in poland orange ink purple ink red ink shading ink sheening ink turquoise ink yellow ink. Jul 22, 2017 under no circumstances do you mix iron gall inks with non iron gall inks.
The new insight into the ink corrosion risk factors allows to spend the limited ressources costeffectively. Konrad is constantly improving his inks by making minor changes and additions to his recipes. Not because of the permanent properties, but because of the roots of iron gall ink and its history in our country and the world as the ink that many historical documents were written on. What started out as a hobby has grown into an exciting business producing inks from scratch. It was the standard ink formulation used in europe for the fourteenhundred year period between the 5th and 19t. Iron gall gold is a well behaved ink, though i did find it to feel a tad dry coming out of the pen. Its become the only ink i use in my parker 51 i feel.
Over time, i began to enrich inks i prepared with interesting colors, and tuned ink s properties. During browsing forums and websites i came across various information about selfmade iron gall inks. However, it has to be realized that other inks and colorants, e. Favorite kwzsailororganics studiorobert oster inks.
Kwz inks was born when the owner, konrad started to experiment to improve the saturation of his writing ink. The kwz vision began in 2012 when konradunhappy with the performance and variety of the iron gall ig inks that were availabledecided to try creating his own. Diamine registrars ink is a waterproof archivequality blueblack ink color that is an iron gall based ink. As i mentioned, i grabbed this kwz iron gall green gold ink from vanness pens at the pen show, but you can go ahead and grab some of your own at the link there. Kwz iron gallfountain pen inksare made bykonrad zurawski byapplying modern chemistry techniques to smallbatch production. Kwz are a polish manufacturer of quality ink for fountain pens. A while back, i published a post describing my experiences with iron gall ink and how one specific ink ate a pen and a spare nib. The time has come to look closer at another mysterious ink created by kwz ink iron gall orange. Wide range of pen inks and refills available to buy and in stock for most major brands, plus lesser known brands. Seeking user experience with stipula iron gall inks inky. Out of the bottle it looks like a warm orange, but being an iron gall ink it undergoes drastic metamorphosis and quickly becomes a darker brownpure magic. I dont know where you can get them except from jetpens.
Ink dips is a more casual, laidback ink evaluation than is normal here at fountain pen follies. In poland husband and wife team, konrad and agnieszka, mix the raw chemicals to produce the amazing array of colours in both fountain pen friendly, traditional iron gall ink as well as a full range of standard inks. Kwz iron gall green gold is a deep, muted shade of green. As part of our commitment to delivering to you only the very best historic scribal products we test every ink batch not only on paper, but on our kitchen cabinets, floor, clothes, and hands. Kwz is primarily known for a large selection of iron gall inks, as well as a unique set of colors that sometimes can share a distinct fragrance. Lamy alstar with kwz ink ig blueblack 1106 this is a new ink for me, and an iron gall ink. One of the things that makes this line of inks interesting is that it has a very wide selection of iron gall inks in colors that are not usually available in iron gall formulas. This is going to be a long, photoheavy article, so im not going to rehash the initial story, which has proven to be really popular. Background information kwz is a newtome ink brand, though its been on the market since 2012. The new formulation of the ink is supposed to prevent the seepagebleedthrough. Diamine presidential blue has been my go to recently. The color of this ink is not in the type of grassy green, it is very rare to see such shade of green in nature. Pen and pencil tips do not slip, and you can write with stability. The recipe kwz pronounced ka veh zeh ink uses to produce iron gall was developed in the first half of 20.
Binding a leather book with the witcher sigil on the cover. With a color ranging from blueblack when freshly made to a rusty brown when degraded, it is omnipresent in libraries and archives, and was often referred to as. Fountain pens, fine writing instruments, stationery, knives, and gifts located in rice village. Filter by all blue ink blueblack ink gray ink green ink iron gall ink new orange ink purple ink red ink yellow ink. Mar 05, 2017 iron gall ig ink has been around in some form or fashion for about 2,000 years, and it has been widely used since about the fifth century. Iron gall ink is a purpleblack or brownblack ink made from iron salts and tannic acids from. When i go looking for fountain pen ink, i tend to gravitate towards the cooler color spectrum. During browsing forums and websites i came across various information about selfmade irongall inks. Page 1 of 2 seeking user experience with stipula iron gall inks posted in inky thoughts. Kwz ink brown pink the clumsy penmans inkfusion site. Otherwise, the different inks can react and create clogs. There is a ig gummiberry but this one is a nonig ink. Kwz irongall inks traditional inks, darkening over time, characterized by high durability and waterproofness. Vanness pens has an excellent discussion of iron gall inks and precautions you should take on their kwz iron gall page.
Kwz standard inks standard inks made by kwz kavehzeh, handmade in poland. Our iron gall oak gall ink is made in our very own kitchen by our resident scribe and chemist. In poland husband and wife team, konrad and agnieszka, mix the raw chemicals to produce the amazing array of colours in both fountain pen friendly, traditional iron gall ink as well as a full. You sold me on wanting to learn more about ig ink, book making, the history and legacy of ancient writing using iron gall and to buy pens. However, the name does not reflect the true color of this fascinating ink at all. I use kwz iron gall inks for when i want permanency, but as the eco i purchased would likely not fare well with it long term, i decided to go with an eternal ink and this one was oft mentioned in forums. Kokuyos campus shikkari paper has a bit more grip compared to their sarasara paper. Kwz fountain pen ink is made in poland and features formulas that include iron gall. This is a traditional fountain pen ink that is suitable for all makes of fountain pens. Kwz iron gall green gold fountain pen ink a few weeks ago i had the pleasure of attending the dc pen show, which is technically in va, not really dc and one of the interesting products i was able to get my hands on was this kwz iron gall green gold ink from vanness pens. Kwz handmade fountain pen ink iron gall ink in 60ml bottles, huge colour range. Noodlers bad belted kingfisher ink 3 oz bottle jetpens. Ive used the kwz for a few weeks now, my first time using this ink.
Jan 22, 2017 kwz ink is a small ink company run by chemists agnieszka and konrad zurawski in a town just outside of warsaw, poland. A 60ml bottle of kwz iron gall green gold fountain pen ink. Kwz mandarin iron gall is now available for purchase online and instore pick up at dromgooles houston, texas. Ig is a permanent ink made from combining iron salts with tannic acid often extracted from oak galls.
Sailor jentle blue is another favorite and always loaded in my 1911. The entire collection of inks available from lemur ink. Kwz gold iron gall is now available for purchase online and instore pick up at dromgooles houston, texas. Kwz bottled fountain pen ink kwz inks are handmade in poland and each glass bottle contains 60 ml of handmade fountain pen ink. Instead of evaluating an ink im actually interested in, the point of ink dips is to blindly pick an ink sample from a box of the poohpoohed and, more than likely, the purple. Kwz red ig iron gall fountain pen ink 60ml, available in many attractive colors.
The dry time was surprisingly longer than i expected given that the ink feels dry right at about 17 seconds, with a fine nib on a rhodia pad. Kwz handmade fountain pen ink standard ink in 60ml. The idea that cultural heritage written or drawn with potentially agressive iron gall ink is endangered and needs utmost care has raised public awareness. However, some manuscripts written with it, such as the book of magical charms, have survived hundreds of. It was the standard ink formulation used in europe for the fourteenhundred year period between the 5th and 19th centuries, remained in widespread use well. Even the worst, nastiest, cheapest, toiletpaper thinnest paper is just fine with this ink in a fineextra fine nib. We are delighted to be able add kwz ink to our fountain ink brands. This is often an ink that is recommended as an alternative. There are also other coloured iron gall inks available, usually. My introduction to the kwz brand was back in june with kwz iron gall ig blueblack and wasnt very impressed with that ink. Iron gall series by kwz ink refers to the type of ink used in medieval times for writing manuscripts, but is designed as modern fountain pen friendly ink. Kwz ink from poland produces two ranges of superb handmade modern generation inks. Shikkari paper is suitable for those who like to write with pressure.
While it isnt a new ink, i love turquoises and teals so i was excited to order kwz iron gall turquoise and try it out. I think i heard somewhere that there was a lack of demand, but that seems unlikely. Hundreds of recipes for iron gall ink have been published over the centuries. Over time, i began to enrich inks i prepared with interesting colors, and tuned inks properties. In my nakaya and namiki falcon with fine flex nibs made of gold this is fantastic ink, the flow is exc. Ink can be used by registrars and clergy to sign official documents preventing the writing from fading over time. Konrad constantly improves his inks and systematically introduces minor changes to their recipe, but the basics of it has not changed significantly. If you just need an iron gall ink and arent too concerned by the traditional bluegrey shade, then standard registrars ink will inevitably be quite a bit less expensive, and theres plenty of that about try diamine. Iron gall inks are new to our ink flight, so we wanted to give our travelers a heads up on using iron gall safely in their fountain pen.
The generous 3ml ink samples come in dozens of beautiful and popular colors. It is soft and thick compared to sarasara, and less smooth and less dense. Its a bit polarizing, and i think id recommend rohrer and klinger salix or a kwz iron gall as a first ink, but if you like iron galls, this is probably the best. Jul 23, 2015 at the same time, if iron gall inks are left indefinitely in a fountain pen, it can stain the ink reservoir and possibly corrode stainless steel nibs. The undertones copy paper journal paper linked in profile fountain pen ink witt smash book writing prompts sailor. The blue writes a bit darker than the color chart shows in all but fine nibs.
The reason is the colour, which i found extremely difficult to qualify. It is gaining popularity because the written notes are extremely long lasting on paper, as the colour is darkening over time opposite to some common inks, which tend to fade over years. Definitely keep in m ind that you will want to be careful with this ink in any pen. Konrad zurawski is the oneman owner and manufacturer. Splash sample on supermarket monoprix copy paper on tomoe river cream oxidisation two days later vs fresh. Personally color of this ink reminds me color of my storm cloak or color of glass bottles. Such is the case with this ink, kwz iron gall turquoise. Bookbinders design the best stationery curated from. Kwz ink started with konrad zurawskis interest in improving saturation in one of his ink. Welcome to bookbinders design melbournes home of stylish yet functional stationery from around the world, selected by our team of stationery specialists. Each sample contains approximately 2ml of ink, enough for a couple of fills of your favourite pen. But i never used anything except the original extra fine nib.