Ink on Cheap Paper #69, Noodler's Hunter Green

Noodler's Hunter Green is part of the Bulletproof series. This is one of the few Noodler's inks that come in a smaller 1 ounce bottle. Reviews for this ink can be found at Inkdependence and Fountain Pen Pharmacist. These samples were written with a generic Chinese pen with an extra 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 tied.

Best Two-Sided Performer: All tied.

*Some papers had bleeding, most papers only had ghosting, and all of the papers dried instantly. Like the reviews state, this ink works on any paper and will perform well on even the cheapest of paper.*

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

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

Ink on Cheap Paper #68, Diamine Eau De Nil

Diamine Eau De Nil is part of the standard ink line of Diamine, a greenish blue. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Inkdependence, and the Fountain Pen Pharmacist. These samples were written with the Mythical Creatures pen with an extra 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: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Staples Copy Paper

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

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

Ink on Cheap Paper #67, Diamine Twilight

Diamine Twilight is part of the standard ink line of Diamine. It is a dark blue-teal ink. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Inkcredible Colours, and Inky Inspirations. These samples were written with the Mythical Creatures pen with an extra 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: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Staples Copy Paper

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

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G; Steno Pad - 10, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 0, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 5, 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. 

Ink on Cheap Paper #66, Generic Blue

This ink came with a generic Chinese pen in a Mythical Creatures set. There are no reviews for this ink. These samples were written with the generic mythical creatures pen with an extra 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: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Staples Copy Paper and pen and GEAR Notebook tied.

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

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 5, G; small Legal Pad - 5, B, G; Steno Pad - 10, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 5, G; Scratchpad - 5, G; p&G Notebook - 5, 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. 

Ink on Cheap Paper #65, Diamine Earl Grey

Diamine Earl Gray is part of Diamine's standard series and is one of the inks chosen by the fountain pen subreddit community in 2017. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Wondernaut, and The Well-Appointed Desk.These samples were written with a Hongdian Silver Forest with a fude 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 tied.

Best Two-Sided Performer: Staples Copy Paper

The Post-It-Note Test: Readable but slow drier.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, B, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G, (no bleedthrough); Steno Pad - 20, B, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 5, B, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 15, 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.