Ink Review #1437: Lamy Blue

Lamy Blue is from Lamy standard lineup. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet (aff. link) and Vanness Pens.

The color:

Lamy Blue is a classic medium blue.

Swabs:

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

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 bronze sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Lamy Blue is close to Monteverde Malibu Blue. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Montegrappa Elmo with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good basic blue, but very similar to a lot of other brands’ standard blues.

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

Ink Review #1436: Lamy Black

Lamy Black is from Lamy standard lineup. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet (aff. link) and Vanness Pens.

The color:

Lamy Black is a basic black.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of brown sheen (that doesn’t show up well in photos).

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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Lamy Black is similar to Waterman Intense Black. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 45 Charcoal and Creme with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly wet flow.

Overall, it’s just another black ink-nothing about it stands out from all the other black inks out there.

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

Ink Review #1435: Lamy Green

Lamy Green is an ink I’ve been meaning to review for a while so today’s the day! You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet (aff. link) and Vanness Pens.

The color:

Lamy Green is a medium green that leans toward blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks less blue-toned than it does on the previous swab.

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, tiny pink sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Lamy Green leans more blue than Cross Green, it’s closer to Robert Oster Emerald. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used an Esterbrook Estie Oversize Montana Sparkle with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a nice basic green but there’s nothing about it that stands out.

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

Ink Review #1434: Ferris Wheel Press Sweet Honeydew

Ferris Wheel Press Sweet Honeydew is from the Spring 2020 collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Sweet Honeydew is a light Honeydew green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink shades to grey.

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: low shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Sweet Honeydew is more yellow than Sailor Ink Studio 167 but not quite as yellow as Tono & Lims Shine Muscat. Click here to see the Ferris Wheel Press inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Sage with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, this color is interesting, but way too light for everyday use. It’s also very dry, so 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 in any way.

Ink Review #1433: PenBBS 224 Tolstoy

Today’s green ink is PenBBS 224 Tolstoy from PenBBS Season 14. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Tolstoy is a medium army green.

Swabs:

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

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: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Tolstoy is closest to Vinta Leyte. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Al-star Charged Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is an interesting ink! I love the shading and the color. It’s worth a try!

Disclaimer: 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 #1432: Cross Green

Cross Green was sent in by a reader quite a while ago, and green ink week is the perfect time to finally review it! Thanks to the reader who sent this ink in for review. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Cross Green is a bright shamrock green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks cooler-toned.

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: Low

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 bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Cross Green is a little darker than Diamine Apple Glory. Click here to see the Cross inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, it’s well-behaved but very average. There’s nothing about it that jumps out at me, just a good basic green.

Disclaimer: 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 #1431: PenBBS 159 Bitter Herb

We are continuing on with green inks this week, today is PenBBS 159 Bitter Herb from PenBBS Season 12. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Bitter Herb is a medium pea green.

Swabs:

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

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, no sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Bitter Herb is closest to Octopus Fluids Lindgrun. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Vibrant Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s pretty well behaved and an interesting color. There’s nothing about it that jumps out at me but it’s a good basic green ink.

Disclaimer: 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 #1430: Aurora Green

Aurora Green is from their 100th Anniversary collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet (aff. link) and Vanness Pens.

The color:

Aurora Green is a medium classic green, it reminds me of green rollerball refills.

Swabs:

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

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 10 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Aurora Green is similar to Backpack Ink Dublin Green. Click here to see the Aurora inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Anthracite with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, the color is nice and it dries quickly, but it’s too dry for me. It was very similar to the Kaweco Palm Green that I reviewed yesterday except that this one has a little less sheen.

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

Ink Review #1429: Kaweco Palm Green

Kaweco Palm Green is from Kaweco’s standard lineup. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Palm Green is a bright grass green.

Swabs:

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

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 10 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Palm Green is similar to Monteverde Yosemite Green. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 46 Diamondcast Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow and really struggled to keep up with the broad nib. I had to prime the nib to finish out the last paragraph.

Overall, the color is nice and it dries quickly, but it’s too dry for me. It could benefit from a drop of ink additive.

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

March Greens

It’s March so bring on all the greens! It has been a long winter and one thing I’m looking forward to this spring is when the local farmers market starts up. I love using fresh local produce and can’t wait to find some again! Monteverde Moonstone is a long-time favorite of mine.

I am missing all the green! Last summer we moved from a very wet climate to the desert and I’m missing the green landscape more than I thought I would. I reach for Robert Oster Caffe Crema at least once a month, it’s a great brown.

We have been spending some of our weekends out hiking. We’ve been finding local trails out in the desert where it’s rare for us to run into another hiker. The kids can only handle so much school during the week before they are craving a full day spent outside. Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-matsu has really grown on me over time and I use it often.

My oldest sister hates succulents-who knows why, but she does. Anytime I see them it makes me think of her and how much she hates them. I love the range of color they have, especially the pops of blue and green. Sailor Ink Studio 264 is an ink I reach for again and again, I just love the color.

I hope everyone is having a great March! What’s your favorite ink today? Let me know in the comments below!

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