Gray value: S'more tones of gray in the test.
Our five sets of three new shades of gray – or more precisely, all five shades of gray in their three different intensities – have arrived. And they're already being used.
But how far can you push them under extreme conditions? When do they start to react badly to complicated treatment? To find out, First, you start with a challenging material, like thin printing paper. This will show you whether the gray bleeds through to the other side. The paper can even be printed with ink; this will immediately show whether the ink smudges when applied with the gray. An extra-small format, say 8 x 10 cm, will demonstrate whether it works well with fine details. We'll also use the sketchnote pen and the WhiteOne marker for the outlines and to see how they interact with the gray. And so on…
Here are a few pages from "Out of Africa" by Tania Blixen*, in the thin-paper edition published by Manesse Verlag in 1983. A somewhat long-winded book that could use a bit of light entertainment:
So, the gray definitely shows through. No wonder, with such a rich gray and such thin paper. (It's just not very patient. But it stays smooth and intact because the brush tip is really gentle on it.) Otherwise: All good. With these shades of grey, beautiful literature becomes even more beautiful. Great, isn't it?
And now you, dear readers…