Ink Review #1497: Kobe 58 Hyogo Canal Blue

A while back a pen friend gave me a bottle of Kobe 58 Hyogo Canal Blue. I’ve used it many times but realized I’ve never reviewed it so it’s finally time. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The Color:

Hyogo Canal Blue is a beautiful medium blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink is a medium blue with lots of 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Hyogo Canal Blue is closest to Organics Studio Nitrogen. Click here to see the Kobe inks together, and 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 a wet flow.

Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. it’s a lovely color with some beautiful shading and sheen.

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

Ink Review #1496: Diamine Writer's Blood

Diamine Writer’s Blood was created for the members of r/fountainpens on Reddit. This Reddit group also came up with Earl Grey and Aurora Borealis. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Writer’s Blood is a deep Bordeaux red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink is very dark, almost purple.

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 60 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Writer’s Blood is closest to Sailor Manyo Kuzu. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Custom 74 Merlot with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, I love how wet this ink is but unfortunately it can take a full minute to dry. It’s a nice dark office-appropriate color.

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.

Colorverse Extra Dimension & Warped Passages

Colorverse Extra Dimension & Warped Passages are from the new Colorverse Season 3: Multiverse. Extra Dimension comes in a 65ml bottle and Warped Passages in a 15ml bottle. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet. Thanks to the reader that sent these inks in for review!

Swabs:

Left to right: Extra Dimension is a deep blue with some sheen. Warped Passages is a medium blue with some pretty shading.

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper, Extra Dimension has some nice 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: 15 seconds

Water Resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: low-medium shading, high red sheen (Warped Passages) and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Extra Dimension is close to Robert Oster Great Southern Ocean, and a little darker than Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo.

Warped Passages is a little darker than Birmingham Cornflower.

Longer Writing:

Extra Dimension: I used an Esterbrook Estie Oversize Peacock with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma Notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Warped Passages: I used a Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma Notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, I liked both of these inks! I prefer Warped Passages’s shading over Extra Dimension’s sheen but both are worth a try!

Disclaimer: These inks were 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.

June Teals

June starts tomorrow! Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20th but I’m already craving the bright summery colors. While we are still in the very end of spring I’m loving dusky colors like Robert Oster Choc Pudding and Dusky Pink.

Teal is my favorite color and I’m a sucker for all things teal. This palette is made up of a lot of my favorite teals-Sailor Yama-dori and Diamine Soft Mint being two of my long-time favorites.

Robert Oster Monsoon Sky and Morning Mist are two less popular teals but they are perfect for this palette and wonderful inks too!

Teal and orange go so well together in the summer-Paradise Blue and Manago Mousse are so cheerful together!

I love everything about this one! I’m pretty sure I will be using these five inks together for the rest of the summer because they look so good together!

I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day! 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.

LA Paper Lover Stationery

I love good stationery, so when LA Paper Lover sent me some new stationery to try out I was so excited!

Air Mail

One pack she sent was the Air Mail Stationery Kit in pink, white and gold.

There’s another Air Mail set in white, blue, red and pink. I love how well the papers match the envelopes.

There are matching telegram pages and envelopes.

With fountain pens there was a little feathering and some ghosting but no bleeding. The texture of the paper makes the flow seem a little drier than normal, but I think that’s the case with most papers that have some texture.

Pens and pencils all performed well, like the fountain pens the paper texture makes the gel pens feel a little drier than average.

Pink and yellow Air Mail gives a modern look to an old classic.

I love the pink pansy stationery set. It’s perfect for spring writing.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend this stationery! There are so many fun colors and designs and handle pen and ink really well.

Disclaimer: These products were provided by LA Paper Lover 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 #1493: PenBBS 160 Mentha Aquatica

PenBBS 160 Mentha Aquatica is from Season 12 and comes in 60ml bottles. I purchased my sample of ink from Vanness Pens.

The color:

Mentha Aquatica is a bright minty teal.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some lovely 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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Mentha Aquatica is closest to Kobe Aotani Cascade Green. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the teal inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Turquoise with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I love the color of this ink, but I am a sucker for teal. I love how well it matches the Lamy Safari Turquoise. It is a little dry for me, but other than that it’s a great ink.

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

Ink Review #1492: PenBBS 181 Haitian Sea

PenBBS 181 Haitian Sea is from Season 13 and comes in 60ml bottles. I purchased my sample of ink from Vanness Pens.

The color:

Haitian Sea is a pale Carolina blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty 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 a lot feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Haitian Sea is a little less purple than PenBBS Serenity and a little less saturated than Sailor Ink Studio 143. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, it’s very close to PenBBS Serenity that I reviewed yesterday, it’s just a little less purple though. It’s too light for me in the smaller nib sizes, but I do like it in a Pelikan broad nib.

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

Ink Review #1491: PenBBS 179 Serenity

PenBBS 179 Serenity is from Season 13 and comes in 60ml bottles. I purchased my sample of ink from Vanness Pens. The color reminds of spring so I knew I had to try it out!

The color:

Serenity is a pale cornflower blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty 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 a lot feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Serenity is a little more purple than PenBBS Haitian Sea and a little lighter than Sailor Ink Studio 243. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, it’s a nice spring blue, but it’s too light for me in the smaller nib sizes. I like it best in a wet broad nib.

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

Ink Review #1490: De Atramentis Pink Rose Gold

De Atramentis Pink Rose Gold is a new store exclusive at Izumi Pens. Thanks to Izumi Pens for sending this ink in for review!

The Bottle:

This ink is available in the standard 45ml De Atramentis glass bottle.

The color:

Pink Rose Gold is a bubblegum pink with rose gold shimmer.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a ton of rose gold shimmer.

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: low shading, no sheen, and rose gold shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Pink Rose Gold is closest to Diamine Pink Glitz. Click here to see the De Atramentis inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, it’s a nice bright spring pink. I like the rose gold shimmer, which is a bit unusual. The only other ink I’ve tried with rose gold shimmer is Robert Oster Blood Rose and Schwartz Rose. This ink does have a lot of shimmer so I did have a few clogs with the smaller nib sizes but it did fine in a wet broad nib.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by Izumi Pens 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 #1489: PenBBS 175 Stendhal

PenBBS 175 Stendhal is from Season 13 and comes in 60ml bottles. I purchased my sample of ink from Vanness Pens. This ink was based on Stendhal, aka Marie-Henri Beyle, a 19th-century French writer.

The color:

Stendhal is a deep wine red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks less saturated 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: 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 a lot feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Stendhal is closest to Ferris Wheel Press Candy Marsala. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Studio Terracotta with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a lovely ink, great for the fall and winter seasons.

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