Ink Review #1793: Private Reserve Tanzanite

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Private Reserve Tanzanite is from Private Reserve’s standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Tanzanite is a medium violet ink.

*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 pretty 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: 60 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes as well as a bit of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Tanzanite is similar to Monteverde Tanzanite. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Violet with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely ink. It is very similar to Monteverde Tanzanite so you probably don’t need both.

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

Ink Review #1792: Private Reserve Ebony Purple

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Private Reserve Ebony Purple is from Private Reserve’s standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Ebony Purple is a deep purple black ink.

*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 is darker and has green and copper 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes as well as a bit of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Ebony Purple is closest to Troublemaker Purple Yam. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, I enjoyed this ink. The color is a bit unusual, so I don’t have too many inks this color. I would absolutely use this ink again.

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

Ink Review #1791: Van Dieman's Dusk

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Van Dieman’s Dusk is from Van Dieman’s Night collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Dusk is a pale dusky lavender.

*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 is darker and more grey.

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: None

Show through: Low

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Dusk is closest to Pennonia Lilac. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Lilac with a broad nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is too light for me, even in a broad nib.

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

Ink Review #1790: Robert Oster Las Vegas

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Robert Oster Las Vegas is from the Cities of America collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Las Vegas is a light violet purple with blue 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 is darker with lots 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Las Vegas is lighter than Diamine Lilac Satin. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Lilac with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely ink. It’s well-behaved and a pretty color.

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

Ink Review #1789: Van Dieman's Aurora Australis

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Van Dieman’s Aurora Australis is from the Night collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Aurora Australis is a medium violet with lots of green sheen.

*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 lots of green 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, monster sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes as well as some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Aurora Australis is similar to Sailor Ink Studio 653. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Violet with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely ink-well behaved and pretty.

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

Ink Review #1788: IWI Slight Snow

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Let’s take a look at IWI Slight Snow from the IWI Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Slight Snow is a dusky muted 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 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 5 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes as well as some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Slight Snow isn’t close to any other purples. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 45L in Italian Ice with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, there’s more feathering than I prefer in an ink, but I don’t have any inks that are a similar color. If this color is for you give this ink a try!

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

Ink Review #1787: IWI Great Cold

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Let’s take a look at IWI Great Cold from the IWI Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Great Cold is a deep raspberry violet.

*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 pretty 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: 5 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes as well as some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Great Cold is closest to Diamine Purple Dream. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Al-star Purple with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, there’s more feathering than I prefer in an ink, so I would choose Diamine Purple Dream over this one.

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

Ink Review #1786: IWI Slight Cold

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Let’s take a look at IWI Slight Cold from the IWI Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Slight Cold is a bright medium 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 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 5 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes as well as some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Slight Cold is closest to Waterman Tender Purple. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, there’s more feathering than I prefer in an ink, so I would choose Waterman Tender Purple over this one.

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

Ink Review #1785: Laban Zeus Purple

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Laban Zeus Purple is from Laban’s Greek Mythology collection. Thanks to Goldspot for sending this ink over for review!

The color:

Zeus Purple is a deep magenta 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 has a 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.

*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 bronze sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper there is some feathering in all nib sizes and a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Zeus is closest to Birmingham Boysenberry. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Ishime Burgundy with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely purple ink with some character.

Disclaimer: This product was provided by Goldspot 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.