Ink on Cheap Paper Test #31, Noodler's American Aristocracy

Noodler's American Aristocracy is part of the fast-drying ink series which boasts a 10-second (or less) dry time on even slow-drying paper like Rhodia. These inks are fast penetrating, absorbing more quickly into paper, but it also means it's more prone to feathering, ghosting, and bleed-through. American Aristocracy is unique in that it's actually not one ink, but three - each bottle randomly contains one of three different burgundy shades. They are inspired by the favorite wines of the colonial American aristocracy - red port, dark sherry, and Madeira. It is not water resistant. A review can be found at the Fountain Pen Network. These samples were written with a LAMY 2000 with a fine nib.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Front

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 Best One-Sided Performer: All equal!

Best Two-Sided Performer: Copy Paper for drying.

The Post-It-Note Test: Perfect for quick notes.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, B, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G; Steno Pad - 5, B, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 0, B, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 5, B, G. 

 Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection.