Ink Review #1277: Ink Institute Songshan-xindian Line

There are so many pretty green inks out there! Let’s try out Ink Institute Songshan-xindian Line from the Taipei Metro series. Thanks to Shigure Inks for sending this ink over for review!

The color:

Songshan-xindian Line is a medium green that leans just a little bit toward blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more blue than it does in writing.

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 20 lb copy paper there was feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Songshan-xindian is just a little big lighter than Robert Oster Peppermint. Click here to see the Ink Institute inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Sailor Pro Gear Shamrock with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely green ink. It’s a good option if you are looking for an ink just a little bit lighter than Robert Oster Peppermint.

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