Akkerman Limited Edition Inks

Today let’s take a look at three limited edition Akkerman inks: Gourmet Pens Pink, Business in the Front, Party in the Back and Delfts Blue. You can find these inks for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

Swabs:

Left to right: Gourmet Pens Pink, Business in the Front, Party in the Back and Delfts 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: 40-50 seconds

Water Resistance: Low-Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: The first two had low shading, Delfts Blue had medium shading.

On Walmart Pen + Gear copy paper there was some feathering in every nib size but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Gourmet Pens Pink is a little lighter than Taccia Momo Pink.

Party is one shade darker than Nemosine Pleiades Blue Black and one shade lighter than Sailor Shimoyo.

Delfts Blue is similar to Colorverse Rocky Blue.

Longer Writing:

All had average flows.

Overall, I enjoyed all three of these inks, but Business in the Front Party in the Back is my favorite. I enjoyed the way it flows and the little bit of shading.

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