Ink Review #1447: Robert Oster Citrus

Robert Oster Citrus is a recent release from Robert Oster. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Citrus is a bright lime 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: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Citrus is a little brighter than Kyo-no-oto Moegiiro. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 45 Kelly Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely medium green. It’s nice and bright for the summer and well behaved too!

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 #1446: Kaweco Highlighter Yellow

Kaweco Highlighter Yellow is from Kaweco’s standard lineup, but it’s only available in cartridges. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Highlighter Yellow is a fluorescent yellow.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks very bright.

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: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Highlighter Yellow is darker than Thornton’s Highlighter Yellow but lighter than Tono & Lims Charge. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 45 Kelly Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, I don’t like this ink. It’s way too bright, even for a highlighter. It also only comes in cartridges, which I don’t love. It’s just 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 #1445: Kaweco Pearl Black

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

The color:

Pearl Black is a basic black with a little black sheen.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more blue black than black.

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: no shading, low black sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Pearl Black is closest to Lamy Black. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a nice basic black ink with a little bit of sheen. It’s affordable too!

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 #1444: Kaweco Midnight Blue

Kaweco Midnight Blue is from Kaweco’s standard lineup. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers like Vanness Pens.

The color:

Midnight Blue is a medium blue black.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some interesting 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: 10 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Midnight Blue is closest to Sailor Nano Souboku. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the blue black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 46 in Diamondcast Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely blue-black ink with some shading and a tiny bit of sheen in large swabs. It’s a great color for the office.

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 #1443: Kaweco Royal Blue

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

The color:

Royal Blue is a classic royal blue, no surprises there.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some nice 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, high copper sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Royal Blue is closest to Diamine Festive Cheer. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, I really enjoyed this blue. It’s got medium shading with high sheen at a low price point.

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 #1442: Kaweco Caramel Brown

We’re moving through the Kaweco inks this week. Next up is Kaweco Caramel Brown from Kaweco’s standard lineup. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet (aff. link) and Vanness Pens.

The color:

Caramel Brown is a medium cool-tone brown.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink is cooler in tone.

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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Caramel Brown is a little lighter than Noodler’s Walnut. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph Autumn Oak with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good basic brown with some shading. There’s nothing outstanding about it, but it’s a good basic.

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 #1441: Kaweco Sunrise Orange

Kaweco Sunrise Orange is from Kaweco’s standard lineup. You can find this ink still for sale at most retailers like Vanness Pens.

The color:

Sunrise Orange is a medium orange

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some interesting 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: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Sunrise Orange is closest to Pure Pens Pendine Sands. Click here to see the Kaweco inks together, and click here to see the orange inks together.

Longer writing:

I used an Edison Collier Persimmon Swirl with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a nice basic orange with some shading. I know Kaweco is in the middle of swapping in new bottles so this is out of stock at a few retailers but hopefully we will see the new bottles in stock soon!

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 #1440: Lamy Charged Green

Lamy Charged Green was a limited edition ink that debuted in 2016 to match the Charged Green Al-star. You can find this ink still for sale at a few retailers including Vanness Pens (I think they only have samples and cartridges left).

The color:

Charged Green is a bright stomach acid green, almost a yellow.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks a bit more green than in writing.

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:

Charged Green is closest to PenBBS 113. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, this ink is way too bright and I’m not a big fan of the color. It might work as a highlighter ink, but for me it’s even too bright for that. Usually I like the Lamy limited edition inks, but this one is a hard pass 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 #1439: Lamy Neon Lime

Lamy Neon Lime was a limited edition ink that debuted in 2015. You can find this ink still for sale at a few retailers including Vanness Pens (I think they only have cartridges left).

The color:

Neon Lime is a fluorescent lime green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink is super bright.

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: 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:

Neon Lime is much brighter than Diamine Jade Green. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 45 Vanness Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is way too bright for me, definitely eye-searing. It’s also a little drier than I prefer, so this one’s 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 #1438: Lamy Red

Lamy Red 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 Red is a bright red-pink, not a true red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more pink than red.

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: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Lamy Red is closest to Sailor Ink Studio 730. Click here to see the Lamy inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M205 Star Ruby with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I’m not a fan-it generally behaves well, but it’s way too pink for me.

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