Ink Review #2504: Kobe 80 Rokko Alpine Kurinso

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Kobe 80 Rokko Alpine Kurinso is from the Kobe Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Rokko Alpine Kurinso is a medium hot 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 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 some feathering and a little bit of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Rokko Alpine Kurinso is darker than Vinta Electric Pink but lighter than Sailor Ink Studio 831. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

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

Overall, I really like this ink. It’s a pretty color, well behaved, and has a nice smooth flow.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Anderillium Cephalopod Inks, Part 2

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Today let’s take a look at four inks from the Anderillium Cephalopod series. Anderillium is made in Tampa, Florida. Thanks to Enigma Stationery for sending these inks over for review!

Swabs:

Left to right: Spirula Green, Bobtail Squid Green, Flying Squid Blue and Blue Ringed Octopus Blue.

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

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: All have low shading. Spirula Green and Flying Squid have low red sheen. Blue-Ringed Octopus Blue has a pop of pink sheen in large swabs only.

On Walmart Pen + Gear copy paper there was some feathering in every nib size and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Spirula Green is a little darker than Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-ryoku.

Bobtail Squid Green is a little darker than Inkebara Grass Green.

Flying Squid Blue is a touch more green than Wearingeul Phantom of the Opera.

Blue-Ringed Octopus Blue is a little bit darker in swabs than Pelikan 4001 Turquoise.

Longer Writing:

I used a Taroko Enigma notebook. All four had average flows.

Overall, I enjoyed these inks. They’re well behaved and pretty colors!

Disclaimer: These products were provided by Enigma Stationery for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links, and is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #2499: Pelikan 4001 Violet

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Violet. You can find this ink available in short cartridges at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Violet is a 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 a little bit of 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Violet is closest to KWZ Gummiberry. 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 has a dry flow, but I really enjoyed this pen/ink/paper combo.

Overall, this is a lovely ink. It’s a great color with a little bit of shading. and sheen.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2498: Kobe 79 Tamon Kakitsubata

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Kobe 79 Tamon Kakitsubata is from the Kobe Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Tamon Kakitsubata is a lilac 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 looks 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: 20 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 some feathering and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Tamon Kakitsuba is similar to Robert Oster Gogo. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Nagasawa Kobe Affection with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I love this ink. The color is gorgeous and the flow is nice and smooth.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2497: Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red

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Today’s ink is Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Red. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Brilliant Red is a bright medium 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 some 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Brilliant Red is brighter than these other red inks. Click here to see the red inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Strawberry with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, this is a good basic red. It’s well-behaved but rather dry.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2496: Ferris Wheel Press Bumbling Blossom

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Ferris Wheel Press Bumbling Blossom is from the Once Upon a Time collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Bumbling Blossom is a bright hot pink with green 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 plenty of green 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Bumbling Blossom is similar to Diamine Pink Glitz. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Sailor Pro Gear Slim Supernova Red with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, I like the base color, but I don’t think I like the combo with the green shimmer.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Anderillium Cephalopod Inks, Part 1

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Today let’s take a look at four inks from the Anderillium Cephalopod series. Anderillium is a new-to-me brand that’s made in Tampa, Florida. Thanks to Enigma Stationery for sending these inks over for review!

Swabs:

Left to right: Colossal Squid Dark, Cuttlefish Brown, Vampire Squid Red and Flapjack Octopus Orange.

Writing samples:

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

Dry Time: 30-80 seconds

Water Resistance: Low-Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: All have low shading.

On Walmart Pen + Gear copy paper there was some feathering in every nib size and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Colossal Squid Dark is closest to Lamy Obsidian.

Cuttlefish Brown is closest to Sailor Jentle Doyou.

Vampire Squid Red is close to Wearingeul Anne of Green Gables.

Flapjack Octopus Orange is similar to Nemosine Solar Storm.

Longer Writing:

I used a Taroko Enigma notebook. All four had average flows.

Overall, these are lovely, well-behaved inks. Colossal Squid Dark does have a rather long dry time, but other than that I enjoyed them.

Disclaimer: These products were provided by Enigma Stationery for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links, and is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #2491: 3 Oysters Haneul

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Today’s ink is 3 Oysters Haneul from the I.COLOR.U Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Haneul is a bright turquoise blue.

*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 just a little bit of pink sheen where the ink pooled.

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, tiny sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Haneul is close to Waterman South Sea Blue. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Azure with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow-I had to prime the feed twice to finish the page.

Overall, the color is so pretty but the flow is way too dry for me.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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

Ink Review #2490: Colorverse Project Clear Cyan

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Today’s ink is Colorverse Clear Cyan from the Project Collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Clear Cyan is a pale sky blue.

*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.

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: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Clear Cyan is lighter than Colorverse Solar Wind. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I enjoyed the color, it’d be a good color to use in the springtime. I do wish the flow was a bit wetter.

Thanks to all my Patrons! I couldn’t do these reviews without you! You can find my Patreon page here.

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