Ink Review #2056: Van Dieman's Native Cornflower

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Let’s take a look at Van Dieman’s Spring Native Cornflower from the Tassie/Seasons Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Spring Native Cornflower is a medium blue.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Native Cornflower is just a little bit lighter than the rest of these. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely ink but there is just a touch of feathering. It’s a very nice color blue though.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2055: Van Dieman's Spring Butterfly

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Let’s take a look at Van Dieman’s Spring Butterfly from the Tassie/Seasons Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Spring Butterfly is a pale honeydew green.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Spring Butterfly is similar to Sailor Ink Studio 167. Click here to see the green inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Cement with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, the ink is a bit too pale and dry for me. I would stick to medium and broad nibs for the most legibility.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2054: Colorverse A Boo

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Let’s take a look at Colorverse A Boo from the Colorverse Project Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

A Boo is a light bubblegum pink.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

A Boo is closest to Sailor Peche. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco-T Coral with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, the ink is a bit too pale and dry for me. I would stick to medium and broad nibs for the most legibility.

Disclaimer: This product was provided 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.

Ink Review #2053: Colorverse A Scorpii

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Let’s take a look at Colorverse A Scorpii from the Colorverse Project Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

A Scorpii is a medium coral pink.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks less coral, more straight pink.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, no sheen, and blue shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

A Scorpii is a bit lighter than Diamine Pink Champagne. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used an Esterbrook Estie Pink Sands with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, I enjoyed the color but the flow is a bit dry for me.

Disclaimer: This product was provided 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.

PenBBS Season 24

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Let’s take a look at 5 inks from PenBBS Season 24. My samples came from Vanness Pens but they are no longer carrying the brand so I’m unsure where you can purchase them.

Swabs:

Left to right: Rose, Iron, Tong and Heron.

Writing samples:

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

Dry Time: 40-70 seconds

Water Resistance: Low

Feathering: Rose had high feathering, the rest had none.

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Rose bled, but the rest were fine.

Other properties: Rose had silver shimmer. Tong and Heron had low shading and Iron had low shading and medium pink sheen.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was lots of feathering in every nib size as well as some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Rose is closest to Van Dieman’s Moon Jellyfish.

Iron is similar to Diamine Yuletide.

Tong is a little more pink than Van Dieman’s Tasmanian Robin Pink.

Heron is similar to Robert Oster Muddy Grass.

All of the inks had an average flow except Rose which had a wet flow.

Overall, Rose is my least favorite due to the bleeding and feathering and Iron is my favorite.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links, and is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #2048: Private Reserve Rose Rage

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Today’s ink is Private Reserve Rose Rage from the Private Reserve standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Rose Rage is a bright rose pink.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Rose Rage is a little lighter than Van Dieman’s Tasmanian Robin Pink. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

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

Overall, this is a lovely pink color, but it does have a little bit of feathering on some papers.

Disclaimer: This product was provided 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.

Ink Review #2047: Private Reserve Shell Pink

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Today’s ink is Private Reserve Shell Pink from the Private Reserve standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Shell Pink is a medium rose pink.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Shell Pink is closest to Van Dieman’s Cherry Blossom. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Pink with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I like the color of this ink but there is a touch of feathering on some papers.

Disclaimer: This product was provided 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.

Ink Review #2046: J Herbin 1670 Violet Imperial

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Let’s take a look at J Herbin Violet Imperial from the 1670 collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including JetPens. Thanks to Execlair for sending this ink over for review!

The color:

Violet Imperial is a medium violet with shimmer.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has plenty of gold shimmer.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 50 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, no sheen, and gold shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Violet Imperial is a little cooler-toned than Diamine Lilac Satin. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Platinum 3776 Nice Lavande with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed this ink. It’s well behaved for a shimmer ink and is a nice color. I don’t know that I like it better than J Herbin Amethyste de L’oural simply because I prefer silver shimmer over gold.

Disclaimer: This product was provided 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.

Ink Review #2045: Robert Oster Muddy Grass

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Let’s take a look at Robert Oster Muddy Grass from the Robert Oster Muddy collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Muddy Grass is a deep olive green-brown.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker, more brown.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Muddy Grass is more brown than these other green inks. Click here to see the green inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pilot Ishime Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this ink is lovely. It’s an interesting color and has some nice shading.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2044: J Herbin Green Lemon

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Let’s take a look at J Herbin Lemon aka Green Lemon from the J Herbin scented collection. This ink smells like lemon (obviously). You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Lemon is a bright chartreuse green.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker, more leaf green.

Writing samples:

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

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 5 seconds

Water resistance: High

Feathering: High

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: High

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Lemon is close to Ferris Wheel Press Frivolous Lime. Click here to see the green inks together.

Overall, this ink has some pro’s and con’s. Pro’s: slightly wet, bright color, fast drying and water-resistant. Con’s: way too much bleeding and feathering on every paper to be usable. This ink did dump a full converter of ink into the pen cap when stored flat. Based on behavior this ink is a no for me.

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.