Ink Review #1236: Robert Oster Crocodile Green

Let’s take a look at Robert Oster Crocodile Green. I purchased my sample of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Crocodile Green is a medium yellow-green. This color of green is sometimes called venom or fern green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty shading and a little bit of black sheen where the ink pooled.

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, tiny black sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in large swabs on Tomoe River Paper.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Crocodile Green is closest to Sailor Jentle Waka-uguisu. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan Vibrant Green with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed this ink. It’s an interesting color, has some nice shading and even a tiny bit of sheen. For me it’s worth a try.

Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.