Ink Review #1932: Private Reserve Velvet Black

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Private Reserve Velvet Black is from the Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Velvet Black is a classic medium 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 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Velvet Black is similar to Monteverde Onyx. Click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Galaxy with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a nice black ink-a good color and well behaved.

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

Ink Review #1931: Kakimori 10 Koton

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Kakimori 10 Koton is from the Pigmented collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Koton is a deep black with a blue undertone.

*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 blue undertone travels a bit.

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: 90 seconds

Water resistance: High

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 some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Koton has more of a blue tone than these other black inks. Click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Crossed Lines with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is an interesting ink. It has a deep blue undertone that travels a bit in large swabs. It has a high water resistance but takes a long time to dry. I could take or leave this one, I have no strong feelings either way.

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

Ink Review #1930: IWI Winter Solstice

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IWI Winter Solstice is from the Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Winter Solstice is a dark 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 has 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 5 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Winter Solstice is similar to Monteverde Onyx. Click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Galaxy with a medium nib on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a good basic black ink. It does have some feathering so I would stick to nicer papers with this ink.

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

Ink Review #1929: Monteverde Onyx

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Monteverde Onyx is from the Gemstone collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Onyx is a classic 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 has some black 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: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering but only a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Onyx is similar to IWI Winter Solstice. Click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Mabie Todd Swan on an Odyssey notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a great basic black ink. The sheen is only visible in large swabs on Tomoe River paper, so it would be a great black ink for the office.

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

Ink Review #1928: Laban Poseidon Green

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

The color:

Poseidon Green is a bright medium teal.

*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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Poseidon Green is a little bit lighter than Papier Plume Lake Michigan Summer. Click here to see the teal inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Newton Prospector with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I really like this color, and it’s well behaved too!

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.

Ink Review #1927: Laban Hera Dark Green

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Laban Hera Dark Green is from Laban’s Greek Mythology collection. Thanks to Goldspot for sending this ink over for review!

The color:

Hera is a dark green with a blue undertone.

*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 dark teal than dark green.

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: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Hera is much darker than Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour. Click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, the color is a bit unusual, which is lovely. I love finding unique ink colors.

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.

Ink Review #1926: Laban Aphrodite Pink

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

The color:

Aphrodite is a dusky rose pink.

*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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Aphrodite is a little more orange than these other pink inks. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Decimo Pink and White with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely pink ink. It’s a nice rosy color and well behaved.

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.

Ink Review #1925: Laban Athena Grey

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

The color:

Athena is a deep grey, almost 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 a matte finish.

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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Athena is closest to Birmingham Riddle Green. Click here to see the grey 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, this is a good basic dark grey, no shading or sheen so it would be a great ink for the office.

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.

Ink Review #1924: Laban Ares Red

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

The color:

Ares Red is a bright cherry red.

*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 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.

*For my writing samples I use:

Dry time: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Ares Red is closest to Diamine Red Robin. Click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Blossom Red with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

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

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.

Ink Review #1923: Scribo Nero Nero

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Scribo Nero Nero is from Scribo’s Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Nero Nero is a medium 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 some black 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: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering.

Comparison Swabs:

Nero Nero is similar to Sailor Black. Click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M805 Stresemann with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, this ink is pretty well behaved, but it does have just a little bit of bleeding.

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