Ink Review #1418: Robert Oster Rose Gold Antiqua

I saw a picture of Robert Oster Rose Gold Antiqua on Instagram recently and I knew I had to try it! I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Rose Gold Antiqua is a deep rose pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks less saturated with copper 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: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes but just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Rose Gold Antiqua is darker than Robert Oster Rose Gilt Tynte. It’s very similar to Robert Oster Australis Rose except that it has copper shimmer. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Diplomat Aero Antique Rose with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I love this ink in a wet broad nib. It’s a lovely pink and well behaved too!

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

Ink Review #1408: Robert Oster Grun Gilt

Robert Oster Grun Gilt is from the Shake ‘N’ Shimmy collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.

The color:

Grun Gilt is a deep golden brown.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has plenty of 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Grun Gilt is a little bit deeper than Robert Oster Heart of Gold. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the yellow inks together.

Longer writing:

I used an Kaweco Al-sport Gold with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a dry flow.

Overall, this ink is very close to Robert Oster Heart of Gold (which I actually like better than this one) so you probably don’t need both. It’s just a little dry but other than that it’s well behaved.

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 #1317: Robert Oster Sterling Silver

I’ve been waiting for a dark silver shimmer ink for a long time, so when I saw Robert Oster Sterling Silver I knew I had to give it a try. You can find this ink at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Sterling Silver is a perfect liquid silver color.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks perfect, dark silver with plenty of silver 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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny black sheen, and silver shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Sterling Silver is darker than Diamine Snow Storm and Moon Dust, and less purple than PenBBS Ice Lake. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the grey inks together.

Longer writing:

I started with a Kaweco Al-sport Anthracite with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook, but holy clogged mess Batman! So I switched to a Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos with a zoom nib, and the ink performed much better. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I love this ink for its color but have some reservations on the flow. It’s so pretty, but performs best in broad, flex and zoom nibs. I still have a bottle on my wish list because I love the color so much, but will stick to the larger nib sizes.

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 #1316: Robert Oster Violet Dreams

Robert Oster Violet Dreams is from the Shake ‘N’ Shimmy collection. I purchased my sample of ink at Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Violet Dreams is a light heather purple.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has lots of shading and 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Violet Dreams is a little more red than Robert Oster Violet Clouds. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the purple 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 lovely spring shimmer ink. It’s well-behaved and a pretty color, but it can be rather light in smaller nib sizes.

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 #1315: Robert Oster Envy

Robert Oster Envy is from the Shake ‘N’ Shimmy collection. I purchased my sample of ink at Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Envy is a bright apple green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has plenty of shimmer but no 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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Envy is darker than Diamine Golden Oasis but lighter than Organics Studio Frog Green. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Vibrant Green with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a lovely summery apple green with plenty of green shimmer. It’s a little unusual for a shimmer ink just based on the green shimmer instead of silver or gold, but that just makes it unique. It might make a good Christmas green ink as well.

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 #1303: Robert Oster Blue Velvet Storm

Robert Oster Blue Velvet Storm is from the Shake ‘N’ Shimmy collection. I purchased my bottle of ink at Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Blue Velvet Storm is a dark teal ink with blue shimmer. I’m pretty sure this ink is the shimmer version of Robert Oster Velvet Storm.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some fun sheen and 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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny red sheen, and blue shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Blue Velvet Storm is much darker than J Herbin Emerald of Shiver. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the teal inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Custom 74 Teal with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely ink. I love that the color is a bit unusual for most shimmer inks. If you have been wanting a shimmer version of Robert Oster Velvet Storm or Lamy Petrol, this ink is for you!

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 #1301: Robert Oster Blood Rose

Robert Oster Blood Rose is from the Shake ‘N’ Shimmy collection. I purchased my sample of ink at Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Blood Rose is a medium red ink with rose gold shimmer.

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.

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Blood Rose is lighter than Diamine Red Lustre, but darker than Diamine Firestorm Red. Click here to see the Robert Oster 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 an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed this ink. It’s pretty well-behaved, a gorgeous color and fun rose gold sheen. It’s a perfect ink for Valentine’s day or Christmas holidays.

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 #1299: Robert Oster Barossa Gilt

Robert Oster Barossa Gilt is from the Shake ‘N’ Shimmy collection. I purchased my bottle of ink at Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Barossa Gilt is a blue-violet with gold shimmer.

Swabs:

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

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Barossa Gilt is closest to Birmingham Stage Velvet Luster, but it has gold shimmer instead of Velvet’s silver. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, this is a fun shimmer ink. I didn’t have any clogging problems, and it’s generally pretty well behaved. It’s a pretty color, but it is a bit on the dry side 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.