2900 Inks!
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Recently we hit 2900 ink reviews so it’s time for another favorites post! My favorites change often, sometimes weekly or daily, but there are some that are constants. I’m sticking to only inks that I’ve already reviewed.
Black Inks:
Sailor Jentle Black-This is my favorite everyday black. I often have multiple pens inked up with it.
Taccia Black Jeans-When I first reviewed this one I didn’t think that it stood out from other black inks, but the more I use it the more I love it. I need a full bottle of it soon!
Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi-This is probably my second most used black ink. It flows really well.
Platinum Carbon Black-This is the ink I reach for when I want a water-resistant black.
Blue Black Inks:
Kobe #51 Kanocho Midnight-I love the wet flow and green and silver sheen.
Bungubox 4B-I’ve had great luck with this ink drying fast (around 15 seconds) so it’s one I use if I’m taking fast notes.
Cross Blue Black-This is a great everyday, office appropriate ink!
Sailor Nano Sou-boku-I love this ink for when I need an office appropriate color. It’s water resistant but well behaved.
Grey Inks:
Octopus Document Grey-I really like Octopus Fluid’s pigmented inks. They perform well and generally have a wetter flow.
Monteverde Smoke Noir-I enjoy this ink for its color and flow.
Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same-I’m still sad that Pilot discontinued this ink. I haven’t found the perfect replacement for it yet.
Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun-I don’t think I’ve found a Pilot ink so far that I don’t like. This one is a great color and flows well.
Brown Inks:
Monteverde Moonstone-I love the cool tone of this ink. It’s so pretty.
Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi-I really like that this ink looks different depending on which paper you use it on.
Teranishi Guitar Nostalgic Honey-I’ve been crushing on this ink hard for months. It’s a fabulous color with fabulous shading. Why aren’t more people trying Teranishi inks???
Taccia Tuchi Golden Wheat-I love the color of this ink and it flows so well.
Red Inks:
Teranishi Guitar Classy Burgundy-This is such a good dark red.
Teranishi Guitar Modern Red-I love writing with this ink. It performs well and is a fabulous color.
Kobe Luxury Red-I love the color of this ink and it flows so well.
Sailor Jentle Irori-Irori has been a long-time favorite of mine.
Pink Inks:
Monteverde Garnet- A lot of people ask if I’ve had issues with Monteverde inks and I haven’t. The ones I’ve gotten have performed really well.
Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji- This is one of the first fountain pen inks I tried, and it’s still one I use regularly!
Bungubox Mother Pink- This is such a classy pink. I love the color and the good flow.
Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu- This color is helping me get ready for spring!
Orange Inks:
KWZ Grapefruit- This is a wonderful dark orange.
Jacques Herbin Orange Soleil- I like the Jacques Herbin inks way more than the standard J Herbin inks. They are smoother and feel more premium.
Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-yake- I love Pilot inks. I haven’t tried one yet that didn’t perform well for me.
Pilot Iroshizuku To-ro- It’s so bright and happy!
Yellow Inks:
KWZ Honey- I wasn’t sold on this one the first few times I tried it, but over time I have come to absolutely love this ink! The only thing I don’t love is the vanilla smell, but since it’s only obvious when I fill the pen I’m okay with it.
Bungubox Ebisu Gold- I love this shade of dusty yellow.
Colorverse Adobe-I don’t always love traditional yellow shades because I have a hard time reading them, but this one performs well.
Green Inks:
Teranishi Guitar Gentle Green- Teranishi inks have my heart! They are so good!
Diamine Pine Needle- I love this color! It’s not your average green shade and it has some character.
Diamine Noble Fir- This is one of my favorites from the past few Diamine Inkvent Calendars. I could take or leave the shimmer but I love the base ink.
Bungubox Kaoru- This is one of my favorite Bungubox inks! The color is fabulous. I always wince a bit when I use it because it costs so much per bottle, but I’m big on using what you love and not keeping expensive things just for special occasions.
Teal Inks:
Sailor Jentle Yama-dori- I have been a fan of this ink since I tried it for the first time 9 years ago. It’s still fabulous.
Robert Oster Marine- This color is helping me look forward to summer this year. It’s bright and happy.
Teranishi Guitar Brilliant Mint- This is a must-have teal for me. It’s so good!
Diamine Marine- This is the first ink I ever tried so it’s a bit nostalgic for me.
Blue Inks:
Teranishi Guitar Smoky Navy- I seriously need a full bottle of every Teranishi ink, but especially this one!
Teranishi Guitar Melancholic Blue- Gorgeous color!
Robert Oster Blue Water Ice- I love most of Robert Oster’s blue inks, but I come back to this one again and again.
R&K Salix- I’ve been loving this ink for my daughter’s schoolwork. I wrote a Patreon post all about it.,
Purple Inks:
Teranishi Guitar Innocent Mauve- This color is so fabulous!
Colorverse Pillars of Creation- I love the green sheen.
Robert Oster Bless Your Heart- I’ve been reaching for this color a lot this month. It’s perfect for Valentine’s.
Platinum Lavender Black- I love watching the color change.
I hope y’all are having a fabulous week!