Noodler's Habanero: Ink Review
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Noodler's Habanero ink is a fiery addition to any collection of inks, promising a vibrant writing experience reminiscent of its spicy namesake. As we delve into its performance across various aspects, let's explore how well this ink lives up to its bold reputation.
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Ink Review
Supplies Used:
- LAMY safari with medium steel nib
- Rhodia No. 16 dot pad, 80g white paper
- Tomoé River 52 gsm white paper
- Leuchtturm1917 80g notebook
Smear Test (Dry Time):
- 20+ seconds – Not a particularly fast drier. This reminds me of Southwest Sunset but slightly faster!
Drip Test (Water Resistance):
- Low – Most of the lovely orange color gets washed out with drips and the smear
Saturation:
- Medium– Habanero is a lighter ink with high color saturation. As you can see, there's not much difference between swabs 1 and 3, but there is a little bit.
Ease of Cleaning:
- Easy – Light colored inks are usual a breeze to clean and Habanero is no different!
Shading:
- High - From light orange to a much darker orange-red shade, you can see some lovely shading with Habanero on every paper tested
Flow:
- High – One of the wetter writing Noodler's inks but it's not a fast-dry kind of action. This ink just feels smooth coming out of the pen!
Packaging and Aesthetics:
- The Noodler's 3oz bottles coming filled to the brim and always have some interesting art work. Each bottle is the perfect size for continuous filling and they seal perfectly.
![Noodler's Habanero bottle and examples on various paper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2603/2528/files/Noodlers-Habanero-InkReview-1_7ea9d825-cde9-4c41-9f07-6e8676eaccf8.jpg?v=1701810581)
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Summary:
Noodler's Habanero lives up to its name, delivering a fiery, vibrant ink that dazzles with its stunning shading and bold hues. A classic color from Noodler's, it sets a high standard for any orange ink out there. Here's to embracing the vivid warmth this ink brings to every stroke!
![Noodler's Habanero ink on Tomoe River paper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2603/2528/files/Noodlers-Habanero-InkReview-4_1157620c-21a0-4bb2-a428-071eb055d2da.jpg?v=1701810581)
![Noodler's Habanero ink on Tomoe River paper](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2603/2528/files/Noodlers-Habanero-InkReview-3_f94c2129-aedf-4c2e-bde9-19c7f27c7e2d.jpg?v=1701810581)
This color is available in 3oz bottles as well as our sample size.