Ink Review #543: 3 Oysters Blue

Our first 3 Oysters inks today is Blue from the Delicious collection. Thanks to Pen Chalet for sending a sample over for review.

The color:

Blue is just that-a medium blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs there is some dark pink sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 50 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, medium sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was feathering in all nib sizes and a little bit of bleeding in the flex nib.

Comparison Swabs:

3 Oysters Blue is darker than Kon-peki, but just a little bit lighter than Yunnan Blue. Click here to see the 3 Oysters inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a broad Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue on a Midori MD Notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, I prefer Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki over 3 Oysters Blue since it’s so dry. It’s a pretty color, just doesn’t flow well.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by Pen Chalet for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links, but this post is not sponsored in any way.