Ink Review #1087: Bungubox L'amant

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I’ve enjoyed the Bungubox inks I’ve tried so far, but lately I’ve lost a little love for the brand due to the price increase. Bungubox L’amant was available in 50ml bottles for $43, but recently they changed bottle size and price so now a 30ml bottle is a whopping $49. The price has really become a turnoff for me, but I’m still going to review the ones I can samples of, so let’s take a look at Bungubox L’amant. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can find this ink for sale at Anderson Pens.

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The color:

L’amant is a bright medium purple, rather close to a magenta.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some bright green sheen.

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Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and a few spots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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L’amant is similar to Colorverse Einstein Ring and Sailor Ink Studio 735. Click here to see the Bungubox inks together and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, I like this ink-the only think I don’t like is the price.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a reader 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.

Ink Review #1086: Rohrer & Klingner Aubergine

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I have a love/hate relationship with limited edition inks-today’s limited edition ink is Rohrer and Klingner Aubergine. This ink was a limited edition ink in 2018 and is no longer available unfortunately. Thanks to the reader that sent a sample in for review!

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The color:

Aubergine is a dark, cool-tone purple, almost an eggplant color.

Swabs:

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

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Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and a few spots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Aubergine is closest to PenBBS 95 Lin Huiyin and Sailor Ink Studio 950. Click here to see the R&K inks together and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos with a zoom nib on a Leuchtturm notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed this ink. It’s well behaved and a pretty color. If you missed out on this ink when it was available, you might want to give PenBBS 95 Lin Huiyin or Sailor Ink Studio 950 a try!

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a reader 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.

Ink Review #1085: Troublemaker Foxglove

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Let’s take a look at Troublemaker Foxglove. Thanks to Shigure Inks for sending a sample over for review!

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The color:

Foxglove is a medium dusky purple with some shading.

Swabs:

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

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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 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Foxglove is warmer in tone than Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu. It’s much darker than Pen Saijiki Fujifusa. Click here to see the Troublemaker inks together and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a TWSBI Eco Transparent Purple with a medium nib on a Leuchtturm notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, I like the color, but the flow is a little too dry for me. There is a little bit of blue shading, but it’s hard to get in writing. After trying some of the other Troublemaker shading inks I was just hoping for a bit more shading. You could call it a dual shader since it shades a different color than the base, but it’s hard to get it outside of large swabs.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a 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.

Ink Review #1084: Kobe 18 Sannomiya Panse

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It’s time to move on to some purple inks this week, starting with Kobe 18 Sannomiya Panse, sometimes also called Sannomiya Pansy. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can purchase this ink at most ink retailers including Vanness Pens.

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The color:

Panse is a pretty, dark purple.

Swabs:

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

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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: low shading, low sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Sannomiya Pense is a little warmer than Robert Oster Bishop to King and Colorverse Hayabusa. Click here to see the Kobe inks together and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Twilight with a medium nib on a Leuchtturm notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. It’s a pretty color and has a little shading and sheen too.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a reader 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.

Ink Review #1083: Robert Oster Australian Opal Blue

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Let’s take a look at another Robert Oster ink today, Australian Opal Blue. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet.

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The color:

Australian Opal Blue is a pale spring blue, almost a baby blue.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading but no sheen.

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Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Australian Opal Blue is a bit paler than Diamine Aqua Blue and a bit warmer than Tono & Lims Yamanashi. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Edison Beaumont Unicorn with a fine nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had a dry flow. The ink seemed to have evaporated in the pen a bit, so it was more concentrated when I first started the page.

Overall, it’s a pretty blue but it’s a bit too light for me in smaller nibs and the flow is a bit too dry. Since I already have a full bottle of this I will try adding some ink additive next time to improve the flow and use it in a larger nib. It’s not a bad ink it’s just not a great one either.

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.

Ink Review #1082: Callifolio Bleu Pacifique

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I haven’t tried many Callifolio inks so today’s ink is Callifolio Bleu Pacifique. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can buy this ink at most retailers, including Vanness Pens.

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The color:

Bleu Pacifique is a vibrant medium turquoise.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty pink sheen.

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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 sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in large nibs on Tomoe River paper.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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There are a lot of blues this color including Lamy Pacific Blue, Montblanc Unicef Blue, etc. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Lamy Al-star Pacific Blue with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had a super dry flow. It was actually so dry that it completely dried up in the third paragraph. I couldn’t get it to re-start and had to prime the converter to get it going again.

Overall, this ink is a great color but there are a lot of inks this color already. It’s also so dry I couldn’t write a whole page without it completely drying up, so it’s a no for me.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by a reader 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.

Ink Review #1081: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuyu-kusa

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Pilot Iroshizuku does a fabulous job with their blue inks-today’s is Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuyu-kusa aka Asiatic Dayflower. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can buy this ink at most retailers, including Pen Chalet.

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The color:

Tsuyu-kusa is a gorgeous royal blue.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has just a little bit of coppery sheen.

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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, tiny 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 and some bleeding in the flex nib only.

Comparison Swabs:

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Tsuyu-kusa is a bit less saturated than Monteverde Capri Blue and KWZ Azure #3. Click here to see the Pilot inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. It has a lovely wet flow, gorgeous color and some pretty shading. I’m adding a full bottle to my wish list!

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

Ink Review #1080: Private Reserve DC Supershow Blue

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We are going to look at another reader send-in today, Private Reserve DC Supershow Blue. Thanks to the reader that sent this ink in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

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The color:

DC Supershow Blue is a classic but vibrant medium blue.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some dark red sheen.

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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 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Private Reserve DC Supershow Blue is very similar to Diamine Blue Velvet and Monteverde 2018 DC Supershow Blue. Click here to see the Private Reserve inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a TWSBI Eco Transparent Blue with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, this ink is very similar to Diamine Blue Velvet that I reviewed yesterday. There are only two differences: Blue Velvet dries in 20 seconds and has an average flow while DC Supershow Blue dries in 40 seconds and has a wetter flow. Other than that they are very similar. Between the two I prefer Diamine Blue Velvet only because it dries a little bit faster.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by a pen friend 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.

Ink Review #1079: Diamine Blue Velvet

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One ink that’s been on my list to try for a long time is Diamine Blue Velvet. I don’t know how I’ve never tried this one before, so let’s try it out. This ink is from the 2014 150th Anniversary collection. Thanks to the reader that sent this ink in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet.

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The color:

Blue Velvet is a classic but vibrant medium blue.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some dark red sheen.

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Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and just a little bit of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Blue Velvet is very similar to Private Reserve DC Supershow Blue (we will look at this ink later today) and Monteverde 2018 DV Supershow Blue. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. It’s well behaved and has some shading and sheen. It matches the Pelikan Vibrant Blue well too.

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

Ink Review #1078: Kyo-no-oto 05 Aonibi

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Today’s ink is Kyo-no-oto 05 Aonibi. Thanks to the reader that sent this ink in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet.

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The color:

Aonibi is a pretty dark blue with shading.

Swabs:

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In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more flat with a tiny bit of grey sheen.

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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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

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Aonibi is similar in color to Birmingham Fair Wheel Blue. Click here to see the Kyoto inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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I used a Pilot Custom 74 Teal with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had a dry flow, which did cause some skipping.

Overall, I really like the color and the shading, but the formula is just too dry for me.

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