Would anyone say the ink is as dark as India ink?
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Yes. I have 25+ years experience with inking, and use this pocket brush extensively. It yields a very thick, opaque black.
1531234
I have installed two inks at this time ,they are printing just fine. with the blacks. I have not used any others yet. Lee H.
728643
I used them to make a "fairy box" for my niece to put stones in from Twig (the fairy at the Renaissance Festival). I painted a wood box a royal blue color (so not super dark but dark enough, it was leftover paint from a bedroom). The Orange, Green, and Pink showed up wonderfully on it, the purple is the only color that is hard to see. So, in answer to your question, and from my experience, yes the light color inks showed up on the darker surface. The darker did not as well. If I could attach a picture I would :)
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The ink shines bright under UV light (you can use small keyring, such as http://www.amazon.co.uk/365nm-Black-Light-Keyring-Counterfeit/dp/B0052CLHMQ). Of course the effect is greater if you are in a dark place. I also suggest to write on paper not treated with fluorescent whitening agents (that make it very "white"). Fabriano Ecoqua paper is quite dark under UV light (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=ecoqua%20fabriano)
1944064
I don't think so. However I think the price of this ink is cheaper than refilling.
2135409
It reflects light better. I'm not a big photo printer and do not use photo black ink. I do use remanufactured ink cartridges. First computer 1985.
978134
No. Soft Gloss has a very slight sheen to it although it is hardly noticeable. HP seems to have re-engineered most of their paper and finishes lately, perhaps in an effort to cut down costs.
308000
I would say no, not as dark. I am able to use ink and stamp pads on them. An average brown paper color. Beautiful little bags.
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I don't feel like I can answer your question honestly I have no way to compare them together. I can say I'm happy with the Brothers the ink is a big part don't use much and they are less expensive compared to some of the other printers and ink I have purchased.
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Hello Alan,Absolutely! Just be aware that every company has their own color palette so if you are looking for a perfect COLOR match then you have to buy the same brand. As of the size and quality of those cartridges - yes, they are both universal international cartridges with high quality ink so no problem there. Be a scribe!
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Not sure about them looking different but as far as ink volume I am confident they hold the same amount of ink. Be sure to shake it up before inserting
2050312
yes it is the black and the color. However when I bought it it would not work properly and did not get any use out of it. It is better to buy new ink refills than remanufactured. Don't waste your money like I did
2026226
The answer is yes to both. They are a little bit bigger (at least they seem that way to me), and they contain more ink.
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These appears to be a question for your selected vendor. Caean D'ache makes refills in both color and both are excellent. I own several of their pens and all of them came with black ink.
2030492
Mine was liquid; it was a little thicker but definitely not paste. Reminded me of India Ink
1941377
I bought it for my mom and she didn't like it, said it was too dark. I cannot verify it's authenticity.
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I don't think you'll see any difference. The one I bought (then returned) was suppose to be Indigo, but it looked Black in different kinds of light. Maybe it's just a super dark shade of Indigo.