Sheening Ink Comparison

[@nitina8564]

Man at the 9th second i got hooked to the video.. amazing sheen with that ink.

[@dashsunil]

Ditto

[@Doodlebud]

Lay it on thick and watch it do its magic!

[@dr_ink7268]

Reminds me of Parker Penman Sapphire

[@karihajduk9776]

hey thanks for showing the microscope shots! so cool.

[@Doodlebud]

Wasn't sure what I would see but it was very interesting & telling

[@jeffroberts532]

I am loving your videos! Going through all of them. This one was extremely interesting and now I must hunt down a few more inks! Thank you for sharing. BTW, your printing & handwriting is superb!

[@Doodlebud]

Thank buddy glad you're enjoying them! I think it has improved since my first few videos but has a ways to go still 👍

[@lizdelisle1912]

I noticed that if you put a little water in the Nitrogen from Organics Studio the ink was green. Thanks for the explanation!

[@ManicYouniverse]

Sure I got the reference! My husband absolutely adores Pink Floyd, so yeah, this was quite obvious :)

[@MarysInks]

Don’t you be hatin’ on my California Teal! It’s just trying to spread the love. Little Bob is Robert. Thanks for all your work on this. It was fascinating.

[@MarysInks]

I forgot to add, tell me more about the Muji paper! Where do you get it? I hear Tomoe is going up the river. ☹️

[@Doodlebud]

@@MarysInks here's a video I did on the Muji paper. I'm fortunate to have 2 Muji stores in my area. One is across the street from my office! 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqjPeZKDhZxnh5o And another one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHKUepynZriLY9U

[@Doodlebud]

I will throw shade on Cali Teal all day long! 😂 The crusties (ink boogers?) are what drive me nuts! 😡 Just when you think you've cleaned up.... I find it on something else

[@MarysInks]

@@Doodlebud it’s like that scene in The Matrix when Neo touches the mirror and the silver comes off on his fingers. It’s insidious!

[@TheRetroHippieGirl]

I love your channel and personality! Keep up the great work :)

[@Doodlebud]

Hey thanks so much! 99% of the time I have no idea what I'm doing so encouragement is welcome 😂

[@henry2641]

I very much enjoyed this vid and I appreciate the work it took to make it!

[@Doodlebud]

Thanks buddy! Took SO much work behind the scenes. Hands were stained for days 🤣

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

Sheening inks and shimmer inks are my favorite inks! I just love sparkle and shine!

[@cmcasadoiro]

Great comparative! Loved the idea of the microscope, so interesting!

[@MrsAlchemist]

Oh those microscope pics are so great!!

[@elainenabors9832]

Fantastic!!!!!!

[@judithki318]

Yep! I got it!!

[@derekdavis5720]

My limited experience of Diamine Irridescent Inks is that they are fairly trouble free & don't fingers x'd clog!

[@Doodlebud]

I hope so too!

[@qvisionstudios]

You missed out on Organic Studios Nitrogen, I hear it never leaves you, even with an empty bottle. Little bits linger everywhere! But Diamond Skulls and Roses is supposed to be another good sheener.

[@Doodlebud]

Where I ordered didn't have the organic studio or the skull & roses, but those look great too

[@aaron62688]

@@Doodlebud gotta get a bottle of Nitrogen. it’s insane

[@apontutul]

Thanks for those microscopic view

[@RONSPOTZ]

Best album ever! I guess I'm old. lol Tried a sheen ink once, never again. Opened the bottle, filled one pen about a year ago. Still finding stains on my desk. I believe the ink wants to escape the bottle. Blackstone Sydney Harbour blue.

[@Doodlebud]

Must be like a cousin of California Teal or something. My other ones are petty good, but I swear California Teal must be what they use as the ink bombs inside the money bags to tag the bank robbers.

[@ajarofpotential]

Really enjoyed this video 😊 thank you!

[@Doodlebud]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@derekdavis5720]

Great video some great inks. Have managed to procure November Rain a very rare sheening ink, by Diamine. Quite excited to see how this turns out. Quite a fan of sheening inks. I use Cult Pens Diamine Philip which is one of my staples. Majestic Blue by Diamine on the wish list. Didn’t realise so much cleaning involved. KWZ sheening inks particularly number 1 looks good. Apart from the Platinum brand wouldn’t use sheening inks in a prestige brand of pen. And certainly not a piston or lever filler. Thanks again. D

[@Doodlebud]

Just have to stay on top of cleaning with Sheening inks. Definitely fun to use!

[@derekdavis5720]

Thank you for your reply.Will be wary and clean regularly. Definitely better with a cartridge converter. Diamine Midnight Blue has similar properties and is the same price as Majestic Blue. A nice semi sheening ink. One of my faves.

[@user-km2bz8iy5o]

@@Doodlebud Wait, why can you use piston or lever filler with sheen inks?

[@thuntz29]

Ohh River of Fire looks gorgeous!!

[@Doodlebud]

It's a really nice daily use ink. I use for paperwork & it's dark enough for scanning & looks great

[@nope8535]

Don't feel bad about doing poorly with chemistry. I only stuck with it, sadly forgotten a lot now, due to my interest in certain energetic chemistry.

[@cynthiaalvarado8610]

Pink Floyd of course! That was wicked looking at the valleys in the ink as if it was a lava rock as you said. Do you think the crust that forms is a powder that dries on top of the ink that gives it the sheen, or would it be in liquid but dries in a rocky state?

[@Doodlebud]

I "believe" this is the original powder used to make the ink which is then mixed with water & other stuff. When it dries on top of the page VS being absorbed, it dries & forms these crystalline structures which produce the sheen effect

[@animula6908]

I’m pretty sure it’s just tiny aquarium rocks for microfish

[@paulfiorino7463]

Awesome video. So good to know that there are other FP aficionados (aka Geeks) out there who are fascinated by the subtleties. Nice watch, BTW. What kind is it? Thanks!

[@Doodlebud]

Gald you liked it. I did one about ink reviews and brought up a bunch of the issues when trying to show off the true color of an ink. The watch is just a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfPkoBqfa6Mpas

[@theheathen100]

Shine On You Crazy Diamond- Pink Floyd. Love the show.

[@drer4783]

Great content ! 👍

[@bloodstar7897]

Pink Floyd Shine on you crazy diamond But also Jojo reference to the stand, Crazy Diamond

[@nicksg3002]

You answered questions about sheen. KWZ machine 2 is a pain in the neck to dry indeed. Better #1 both messy. Krishna Paakesha is the only sheen ink that sheens on Any paper (at least on the 20 diff I have from tomoe $35 to composition books $1). New challenge: shimmering inks...how to clean feeds???? Nightmare! ; Iron Gall inks why they ruin nibs, feeds, sacs; how long is too long to leave them in an unused pen or even a used pen with constant use? Converters, how to grease or lubricate its parts (specialy those that cannot be dissasbled) without getting into feed? Why ink just slides out like waterfall? Thank you🥰👍😍

[@Doodlebud]

Wow that's a long list of questions lol. If you have tough to clean inks, ultrasonic bath definitely helps.

[@nicksg3002]

@@Doodlebud Sorry for many questions. Do you keep unharmful secrets? From others, we can find answers, but they're rushing, not funny, take infornation from granted as if everyone knows or they're just tired of re-explaining (which by the way only shrinks the fountain pen community because everyone is so smart...right?) but not your videos. Go wonder you may not be years here and look at your followers! Til today, I can't visualize the function of a fountain pen, dah!! Yes I'm dumb! so I stop asking...until you my friend, joined the party! Ok ok I'll buy the ultrasonic bath. Any brand suggestions?

[@Doodlebud]

@@nicksg3002 no worries my friend. Just hard to answer it all in the comments section. I'll keep your stuff in mind for future videos or my live Q&A (tonight @ 9pm PST). For an ultrasonic cleaner here's a video I did of the one I use. Not too powerful so as not to damage pens kzbin.info/www/bejne/fne3fqmfqsRmo7c

[@martenthornberg275]

I don't know what is happening in this particular case, but some substances has different colour in solid and dissolved form, because the molecules interacts with the solvent molecules in complex ways. For example iodine is a dark grey or metallic-looking solid, but a solution with ethanol becomes purple and a solution with water becomes brown. Maybe something similar is going on here?

[@dashsunil]

KWZ inks are my current favs. Pair them with any of your pens and they don't dissapoint.

[@Doodlebud]

Super fun to play with, but think I will keep them away from some of my vintage pens. Or if I do, don't leave the ink in them for very long. That parallel is perfect for these inks😍

[@hisham56hamilton50]

I love your vids paal....🤣🤣

[@Doodlebud]

Thx buddy

[@solascripturamjc9681]

Ok, I loved this!!🌷

[@Doodlebud]

Thank you kindly 🤗

[@solascripturamjc9681]

@@Doodlebud I'm a new fan for sure! Thank you for taking the time to create. 🖋️

[@Doodlebud]

This vid took forever to make & is my worst performing LOL. Trying to figure out KZbin is no easy task 🙄. Thanks for watching 👍

[@solascripturamjc9681]

@@Doodlebud I thought it was great! ☺️

[@lmartinezr1]

Sheen on your crazy Diamine

[@missk2876]

I'll take that California teal off you... and I also live in the lower mainland! 😇

[@damutoob]

So you just HAD to show off the Cult Pens inks, and the KWZ Sheen Machine (1&2)… I just ordered 22 new inks and some Claire Fontaine paper from Cult Pens. They were all half the price of US stores and cause I spent so much, I even got free express shipping! Thanks Doodlebud!

[@Doodlebud]

Cult pens has a super deal on Diamine inks. One of my favourite online retailers!

[@damutoob]

Yep, 18 Diamine (6 were the Cult Pen sheening inks), 2 anniversary Herbin, KWZ Sheen Machine 1&2. I had to double check that there wasn’t a rate exchange error the total was so low! My new favorite e-retailer.

[@Amanda-kw1vi]

Does your Monteverde ink smell? Mine smells weird... And it was only a few weeks old before I noticed a smell... Anywho just thought I would tell you you made me laugh, I needed it! Also, great video I think I may subscribe, either way good luck and keep up the great work!

[@Doodlebud]

I'm the wrong guy to ask about smells, my sense of smell isn't the best. One of my nostrils is always mostly blocked 🤧. Glad you liked the video. I try to do to stuff I can have fun with & answer some of my own pen questions. And whenever I try to find the answer I lean on my engineering background to guide me 🤓

[@hikingpipes6911]

By the way, which one is Pink? Actually depending on the angle...a few 😉

[@Doodlebud]

There are quite a few! Lil' Bob is pink in the non-sheening mode

[@poojangohel]

what is that injection type of thing you using for water??

[@Doodlebud]

Just did a video with syringe in it. Checked the description in the video for a link to order if you want. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3etk3qgocaUoK8

[@kimberlyhanson965]

I am getting a TWZBI iris demonstrator. I'd love to have a blue or purple that not only looks great on paper but is fun to see in the demonstrator. Any recommendations? TIA. I'm enjoying your videos.

[@Doodlebud]

I'm not the best guy for pen/ink combos. Mountain of ink has a great resource for seeing all the different inks for a given colour. I rarely match inks to pens so not my strong suit

[@ichirofakename]

1. Great info for those who like sheen. 2. Only Pink Floyd album that isn't over-rated.

[@Doodlebud]

You are correct sir!

[@gabemadorma2933]

Cool vid idea! Now I know not to put this stuff in anything I care about hahahaha just imagining that going on inside a pen 🥵. Crazy how it works though!

[@Doodlebud]

I would be careful with vintage pens for sure. But think it's ok with most modern pens, but don't leave it in for weeks at a time or a pen that's prone to drying up.

[@vermontmike9800]

Besides the pilot parallel, what other pens provide a nice flow for the sheening inks?

[@Doodlebud]

I don't have issues getting sheen from pens. Even on an XF if it's wet you can get sheen. It's not as dramatic of course. To see the most of it use stubs or broad wet nibs

[@slo_carry]

Well now I want two more inks for my collection lol.

[@Doodlebud]

And when you go to order those 2... Your cart will magically have 10 items in it 😉

[@slo_carry]

@@Doodlebud trying to find where to order the Dugong Bughaw from. The 3 places I've found with it in stock all have seller warnings...

[@Doodlebud]

@@slo_carry seller warnings, never heard of that. I got mine from Cult Pens, they are a fantastic retailer

[@slo_carry]

@@Doodlebud I'll check them out. Thanks!!

[@santauxia]

The sheen on you ink, which one is it the KWZ 1???

[@Doodlebud]

I "think" that is the Vinta Dugong Bughaw

[@ainat141]

YOU MEES THE ORGANICS STUDIO INKS

[@Doodlebud]

I don't own any of them. Just did it with the inks I have. Check out mountain of ink if you want some more info on organic studio

[@HellKat42]

I love Led Zepplin

[@victoriaevelyn3953]

Ok you got me after this I want to play around d with some sheen monsters will a broad nib give me the sheen I seek

[@Doodlebud]

Yup broad and Stubs are great for sheen. I can even see it on some fine & xfine nibs

[@condellmaurice8597]

Thanks this is great. Whats the brand of the third paper and where did you get it, please?

[@Doodlebud]

I think you're referring to my Muji paper. I get mine from the local Muji stores we have here locally. I did some videos on Muji paper on my channel if you have a look

[@condellmaurice8597]

@@Doodlebud Thank you

[@synthyawylder3297]

Pink Floyd's tribute to Syd Barret!

[@ameliabuns4058]

Do you have any cheap wet pens you'd recommend for sheening inks like these?

[@Doodlebud]

Biggest thing you need is a wider line that lays down lots of ink. I used the Pilot Parallel which puts down insane ink. For a economical pen you could get a Jinhao with a bent nib. Or a lower cost flex pen such fountain pen revolution or Noodlers

[@ameliabuns4058]

@@Doodlebud I don't like those wide nibs since they well are wide for general writing

[@Doodlebud]

To show off sheen you need a pretty wet writing nib. A wet fine will work, but won't show off the sheen nearly as much as a 1.1mm Stub for example

[@ameliabuns4058]

@@Doodlebud gotta find a wet pen somehow.

[@Doodlebud]

You can even adjust one of your existing pens you don't mind messing with & make it more wet

[@billclockwell]

That's a reference to "jojo's bizarre adventure diamond is unbreakable" And definitely not pink floyd

[@christopherderrick3745]

Pink Floyd indeed but also a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure reference.

[@Doodlebud]

Definitely not familiar with Jojo. Gave it a google & it looks interesting for sure

[@lamarrharding4776]

Have you tried Color verse Shiney black?

[@Doodlebud]

No not yet

[@lamarrharding4776]

It is just a black ink with aluminum glitter in it. On a recent invoice from Vanness ink, the thank you note was in turquoise with the same glitter. I've got Diamine Golden Sand, and Edelstein Gold Beryl that are very similar mica shimmer inks and Diamine Gold Star with a yellow base instead of brown. KWZ Sheen Machine and a whole lot more green to blue inks with red to purple sheen are quite common now, and some magenta variants Sheen Gold or green. I also obtained KWZ Warsaw Dreaming a black ink that Sheen gray at a different angle than the purple sheening inks. Still waiting for some interesting inks from Kiwi ink..

[@lamarrharding4776]

Got some kiwi inks tricolor gold and green, quetzalcoutl. Next order may include glamorous peacock, nebula space kitty, witches potion, and treasures of Atlantis.

[@RationallySkeptical]

You're mispronouncing Tomoe River.

[@posterestantejames]

The bane of your existence? California teal has nothing on Baystate blue. In these difficult times, we must be grateful for not having Baystate blue in our lives

[@RealHogweed]

Are you the AvE of inks and pens?? XD

[@Doodlebud]

LOL, I've heard that a few times. I take it as a compliment every time I do, AvE is the best👍

[@RealHogweed]

@@Doodlebud well the resemblance is definitely there, and i love it!

[@SYnthFeel]

thanks for this video and your work for us! I want to say the same thing as you say arround KWZ inks, I have the sheens machines and are AMAAZING ( i do calligraphy in a pointed and broad edge nibs) but what a nightmare when you need to take it dry... i ruined one of my works when i put some glass on it to frame it ....

[@Doodlebud]

Hope you got something out of it