Ink Review #2498: Kobe 79 Tamon Kakitsubata

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Kobe 79 Tamon Kakitsubata is from the Kobe Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Tamon Kakitsubata is a lilac purple.

*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 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

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 bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Tamon Kakitsuba is similar to Robert Oster Gogo. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Nagasawa Kobe Affection with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I love this ink. The color is gorgeous and the flow is nice and smooth.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2497: Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Brilliant Red is a bright medium red.

*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 gold sheen.

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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Brilliant Red is brighter than these other red inks. Click here to see the red inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Strawberry with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this is a good basic red. It’s well-behaved but rather dry.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2496: Ferris Wheel Press Bumbling Blossom

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Ferris Wheel Press Bumbling Blossom is from the Once Upon a Time collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Bumbling Blossom is a bright hot pink with green 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 green 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Bumbling Blossom is similar to Diamine Pink Glitz. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Sailor Pro Gear Slim Supernova Red with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, I like the base color, but I don’t think I like the combo with the green shimmer.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Anderillium Cephalopod Inks, Part 1

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Today let’s take a look at four inks from the Anderillium Cephalopod series. Anderillium is a new-to-me brand that’s made in Tampa, Florida. Thanks to Enigma Stationery for sending these inks over for review!

Swabs:

Left to right: Colossal Squid Dark, Cuttlefish Brown, Vampire Squid Red and Flapjack Octopus Orange.

Writing samples:

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

Dry Time: 30-80 seconds

Water Resistance: Low-Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: All have low shading.

On Walmart Pen + Gear copy paper there was some feathering in every nib size and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Colossal Squid Dark is closest to Lamy Obsidian.

Cuttlefish Brown is closest to Sailor Jentle Doyou.

Vampire Squid Red is close to Wearingeul Anne of Green Gables.

Flapjack Octopus Orange is similar to Nemosine Solar Storm.

Longer Writing:

I used a Taroko Enigma notebook. All four had average flows.

Overall, these are lovely, well-behaved inks. Colossal Squid Dark does have a rather long dry time, but other than that I enjoyed them.

Disclaimer: These products were provided by Enigma Stationery for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links, and is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #2491: 3 Oysters Haneul

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Today’s ink is 3 Oysters Haneul from the I.COLOR.U Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Haneul is a bright turquoise 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 just a little bit of pink 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Haneul is close to Waterman South Sea Blue. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Azure with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow-I had to prime the feed twice to finish the page.

Overall, the color is so pretty but the flow is way too dry for me.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2490: Colorverse Project Clear Cyan

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Today’s ink is Colorverse Clear Cyan from the Project Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Clear Cyan is a pale sky 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: 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 in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Clear Cyan is lighter than Colorverse Solar Wind. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I enjoyed the color, it’d be a good color to use in the springtime. I do wish the flow was a bit wetter.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2489: Colorverse Project Cotton Blue

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Today’s ink is Colorverse Cotton Blue from the Project Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Cotton Blue is a dusky 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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Cotton Blue is lighter than Diamine Early Dusky. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Montegrappa Elmo with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I really like the color but it’s too dry and feathery for me.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2488: Colorverse 45 Strelka

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Today’s ink is Colorverse 45 Strelka. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Strelka 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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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 in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Strelka is a little darker than 3 Oysters Haneul. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, the color is average, and there’s a little bit of feathering and bleeding.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2487: Van Dieman's Morning Frost

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Today’s ink is Van Dieman’s Morning Frost from the Tassie/Seasons collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Morning Frost is a pale ice blue 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 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Morning Frost is a little darker than Van Dieman’s Snow Leopard Frost. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M605 White Silver with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, I love the color and how it looks with the shimmer, I just wish the flow was wetter.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2486: Private Reserve Daphne Blue

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Today’s ink is Private Reserve Daphne Blue. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Daphne Blue is a dark turquoise 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Daphne Blue is close to Caran d’Ache Hypnotic Turquoise. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, the color is nice but I wish it didn’t have any feathering.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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