Ink Review #1882: J Herbin 1670 Shogun

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J Herbin Shogun is from the 1670 collection, and was released in 2021. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Shogun is a deep brown-black.

*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 plenty 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: 50 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Shogun is much darker than the other brown shimmer inks I have. Click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, this is a lovely dark brown ink. I like that it’s very different from the other brown shimmer inks I have.

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

Diamine Inkvent 2021, Part 3

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Let’s take a look at 5 more inks from the 2021 Diamine Inkvent calender (these inks are now known as the Red Edition). We’ve already covered days 1-10 so let’s take a look at days 11-15. These inks are available in full bottles now.

Swabs:

Left to right: Party Time, Stargazer, Ruby Blues, Red Robin and Night Shade.

Writing samples:

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

Dry Time: 30-50 seconds

Water Resistance: Low-Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: All but Stargazer have medium shading. Stargazer has monster red sheen and blue shimmer. Party Time has blue shimmer and Ruby Blues has high pink sheen.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Party Time is a bit brighter than Diamine Magenta Flash.

Stargazer is darker than Diamine Storm.

Ruby Blues is similar to Akkerman Shocking Blue.

Red Robin is close to Taccia Sharaku-akasakura.

Night Shade is darker than PenBBS Diamond.

All five inks had an average flow.

Overall, Stargazer and Night Shade are my favorite out of the five, but all are well-behaved.

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

Ink Review #1876: KWZ Grey Lux

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KWZ Grey Lux is from KWZ’s standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Grey Lux is a deep grey.

*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 looks more blue than 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Grey Lux has a similar tone to Colorverse Costar, but is much darker. Click here to see the grey 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, this is a good standard grey-no shading, sheen or shimmer but a nice dark color.

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

Ink Review #1875: Colorverse Gray

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Colorverse Gray is from the Colorverse Office collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Gray is a medium grey.

*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 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had a little bit of feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Gray is cooler-toned than Pelikan Edelstein Moonstone. Click here to see the grey 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, this is a lovely ink. It’s well-behaved and a nice color.

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

August Navy Blues Ink Palettes

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August has barely started and it’s already going too fast. This month I’m using a lot of blue black and navy inks. I love all five of these inks and use them often.

Mariner 4 is my favorite ink from this palette, I just love the color!

Bungubox 4B is my favorite from this palette, it’s so smooth but unfortunately super pricey too!

This is another palette where I love all five inks. All are on my frequently used list. Let me know what inks you’re using for August in the comments below!

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored.

PenBBS Season 17 & 18

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PenBBS has so many inks! Let’s take a look at three inks from Season 17 & 18: Phoenix Dance, First Love and Flower’s Reflection. I got these inks from Vanness Pens but they no longer carry them.

Swabs:

Left to right: Phoenix Dance, First Love and Flower’s Reflection

Writing samples:

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

Dry Time: 30-40 seconds

Water Resistance: Low-Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: First Love and Flower’s Reflection have medium shading and Phoenix Dance has gold shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Phoenix Dance is similar to a lot of other yellow inks.

First Love is closest to Colorverse Opportunity.

Flower’s Reflection is lighter than these other grey inks.

All three inks had a dry flow.

Overall, out of the three First Love is my favorite, but all three inks are too dry for me.

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

Ink Review #1871: Sheaffer Bling

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Our next grey ink this week is Sheaffer Bling. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Bling is a medium grey.

*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 looks much darker than it does in writing.

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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, a tiny bit of bronze sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had a little bit of feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Bling is closest to Kaweco Smokey Grey. Click here to see the grey inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Cement with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely ink. It’s well-behaved, a nice color, and easily read even in small nibs.

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

Ink Review #1870: IWI Cold Dew

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Let’s take a look at grey inks this week, starting with IWI Cold Dew. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Cold Dew is a medium grey.

*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 nice 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: Low

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had a little bit of feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Cold Dew is darker than Pelikan Edelstein Moonstone. Click here to see the grey inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 46 Green Diamondcast with a broad nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this ink dries super fast but has quite a bit of feathering, which makes this ink 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.

Galen Leather Magnum Opus

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Today let’s take a look at the Galen Leather Magnum Opus 6 Slots Hard Pen Case. Thanks to Galen Leather for sending this case over for review!

When closed the case measures 5.70" x 6.50" x 1.4" inches. The outside of the case is a stiff grey leather.

The back of the case is embossed with the Galen Leather logo.

The case holds even my largest pens easily.

I love the stitching detail.

The inner case comes out which allows you easier access to your pens.

Overall, I really like this pen case. It’s nice and sturdy and protects the pens well. I think I need another one in a different color!

Disclaimer: this product was provided by Galen Leather for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. There are no affiliate links on this page and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1869: Dominant Industry Autumn Forest

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Dominant Industry Autumn Forest is from Dominant Industry’s Pearl collection. Thanks to Yoseka Stationery for sending this ink over for review!

The color:

Autumn Forest is a mossy green with red 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 has some shading and plenty 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink feathered and bled in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Autumn Forest is a little more brown than Vinta Piloncitos. Click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M400 White Tortoise with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this ink is lovely. It’s well behaved and interesting.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by Yoseka Stationery 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.