Ink Review #863: Vinta Bronze Yellow La Paz

Ink Review #863: Vinta Bronze Yellow La Paz

Vinta Bronze Yellow La Paz is a dark mustard yellow. According to Vinta’s website, “The only desert in the Philippines is located in La Paz, Ilocos Norte. The former Filipino dictator is also born in Ilocos Norte. Ironically, yellow is also the color that symbolized his eventual removal from office. The EDSA Revolution of 1986 is also known as the "Yellow Revolution." This color does not only evoke a fight for freedom and justice but also of the many diverse landscapes that can be found throughout the Philippines.” Thanks to Vanness Pens for sending the ink over for review.

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Ink Review #861: Krishna Winter

Ink Review #861: Krishna Winter

Krishna Winter V-3 is the third and latest version of the Winter ink. I’ve been curious about this ink for a while, but was unsure about trying it because there are so many different versions. This version of Winter is a little bit darker, and has less sheen than Krishna Moonview. Thanks to Vanness Pens for sending a bottle over for review.

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Ink Review #858: Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour

Ink Review #858: Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour

Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour was the show ink for the 2019 Sydney International Pen Show. I saw some photos of the color online (I should stay away from Robert Oster’s Instagram-he only makes me drool over ink I can’t always get) and was so jealous that I wouldn’t be at the show to pickup a bottle, but Lisa Vanness to the rescue! Thanks to Vanness Pens for providing this ink for review.

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Ink Review #855: Blackstone Lemur Lime

Ink Review #855: Blackstone Lemur Lime

I enjoy supporting lots of fountain pen retailers, one of which is Lemur Ink. They offer free shipping over $20 and have a variety of products-I usually order my TWSBI pens from them. When I went to the San Francisco Pen Show this year, I got to meet John, the owner of Lemur Ink, and pick up a bottle of their exclusive Blackstone ink, Lemur Lime.

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