Ink Review #2716: Ferris Wheel Press Serpentine Blooms

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Today’s ink is Ferris Wheel Press Serpentine Blooms from the Year of the Snake collection. My sample came from Vanness Pens, but you can find it at a lot of retailers and on Ferris Wheel Press’s webstore.

The color:

Serpentine Blooms is a medium magenta purple with pink and 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 it has some nice shading. You can see the green shimmer better than the pink.

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 pink and green shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Serpentine Blooms is closest to Diamine Magenta Flash. Click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Rose Gold with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, this one is just okay for me. I’m not a fan of the purple with pink and green shimmer combo, so this isn’t an ink I need a full bottle of.

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 #2715: Pilot Iroshizuku To-ro

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Pilot recently came out with three new Iroshizuku inks, including To-ro. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers, my sample came from Vanness Pens.

The color:

To-ro is right in-between yellow and orange. I think it’s just a tiny bit more orange than yellow.

*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 way more orange than it does on the Col-o-ring swab.

Writing samples:

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

*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 no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

To-ro is just a little bit lighter than Pennonia Wasp. Click here to see the orange inks together.

Longer Writing:

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

Overall, this is a wonderful ink, which is not surprising because it’s a Pilot ink and I love Pilot inks. I liked the sample so much I went to Vanness Pens and bought a full bottle.

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 #2714: Ferris Wheel Press Little Miss Jubilee

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Ferris Wheel Press Little Miss Jubilee was a 2024 limited edition. You can still find this ink at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Little Miss Jubilee is a bright magenta pink.

*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Ishime and a Mabie Todd Swan.

Writing samples:

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

*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 gold shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Little Miss Jubilee is closest to Robert Oster New Year New Hue. Click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Al-star Purple with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. It’s not as dry as other Ferris Wheel Press inks usually are, and I like the color.

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 #2713: Teranishi Guitar Traveling Sepia

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Today’s ink is Teranishi Traveling Sepia from the Guitar collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens. Thanks to the reader who sent this ink in for review!

The color:

Traveling Sepia is a medium walnut brown.

*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 on the Col-o-ring swab.

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 no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Traveling Sepia is just a little warmer than PenBBS Hollyhock. Click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M800 Renaissance Brown with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. I’ve been super impressed by Teranishi inks so far, and this one is wonderful.

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

Disclaimer: This product was provided by a reader 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 #2712: Ferris Wheel Press Age of Aurum

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Let’s take a look at Ferris Wheel Press Age of Aurum from the King Midas collection. My sample of ink came from Vanness Pens.

The color:

Age of Aurum is a golden brown with gold 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 some shading and lots of 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 gold shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Age of Aurum is a little more golden than Diamine Yule Log. Click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Kaweco Brass with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I love the color of this ink. It’s one of my favorite Ferris Wheel Press inks I’ve ever tried.

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 #2711: Endless Alchemy Molten Bronze

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Today’s ink is Endless Alchemy Molten Bronze. My sample of ink came from Vanness Pens.

The color:

Molten Bronze is a medium slightly warm brown.

*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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low-just in the flex nib.

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Molten Bronze is darker than Inkvent Gingerbread. Click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Gold with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I like this ink. It’s a pretty color and has some nice shading. The cool bottle is just a bonus.

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 #2710: Teranishi Guitar Nostalgic Honey

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Let’s take a look at Teranishi Guitar Nostalgic Honey. I’ll tell you right away that I’m in love with this color. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens. Thanks to the reader who sent this ink in for review!

The color:

Nostalgic Honey is a golden brown.

*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 depth to it.

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: high shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Nostalgic Honey isn’t quite as golden as KWZ Honey, and it’s not quite as dark as Vinta Fortaleza. Click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Al-star Bronze with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I love this ink. I’m obsessed with the color. I love the flow and fabulous shading. I compared it in swabs to KWZ Honey-I’m pretty positive you need not one or the other, but both. I don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about Teranishi inks-all the ones I’ve tested so far have been fabulous. A full bottle is on my wishlist now because this one is a stunner!

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

Disclaimer: This product was provided by a reader 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 #2709: Robert Oster Gummy Shark

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Robert Oster Gummy Shark was an exclusive ink from The 2024 Melbourne Pen Show. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens until they sell out.

The color:

Gummy Shark is supposed to be a medium grey, but to me it reads way more purple than grey.

*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 interesting 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: 15 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 and bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Gummy Shark reminds me a lot of Summer Storm-another Robert Oster ink that’s supposed to be grey but is more purple. Click here to see the grey inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Petrol with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I like this ink as a medium purple. It’s interesting and has some character. As a grey ink it leaves a lot to be desired. If you like this color then it’s a good idea to order some sooner rather than later since it’s an exclusive ink.

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 #2708: Ferris Wheel Press Leadcast Letters

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Today’s ink is Ferris Wheel Press Leadcast Letters from The Print Shoppe collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Leadcast Letters is a pale grey-brown.

*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 less brown-leaning than it does on the Col-o-ring swab.

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: 10 seconds

Water resistance: Low

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:

Leadcast Letters is similar to Colorverse 85 Costar in that they both lean toward brown. Click here to see the grey inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Anthracite with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I think the color is a rather unique grey-there aren’t many inks out there in a similar shade. The flow is a little dry for me, I prefer to use it with a little bit of White Lightning (ink additive).

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.

Octopus Fluids x Fountainfeder Inks

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Today’s inks are six Octopus Fluids x Fountainfeder inks. These inks are exclusive to Fountainfeder, and can be purchased in their online store. Thanks to Fountainfeder for sending these inks over for review!

Swabs:

Left to right: Midsummer, Schietwetter, Grunkohl, Nordlichter, Ostsee and Nordsee.

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: Medium

Feathering: Medium-they feathered quite a bit on Rhodia.

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Medium-there was some bleeding on Rhodia and Leuchtturm.

Other properties: The three teal-ish inks all had pink sheen.

On Walmart Pen + Gear copy paper there was quite a bit of feathering and bleeding in all nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Midsommar is closest to Backpack Amsterdam Orange.

Schietwetter’s lighter shading is similar to Robert Oster Sydney Darling Harbour, the darker part of the shading is closer to Diamine Dark Forest.

Grunkohl is similar to Kobe 15 Maiko Green.

Nordsee is on the blue side of teal and is closest to Diamine Yuletide. Ostsee is more of a true teal, and is similar to Diamine Aurora Borealis. Nordlichter is on the green side of teal and is darker than Colorverse Pale Blue Dot.

Overall, I love the colors of these inks. The teal ones are obviously my favorite since I love teal, but the other colors are just as good. Schietwetter is probably the most unique, and the one I would pick to get a full bottle of if I had to pick one. I would stick to nicer papers like Tomoe River though because there was some feathering and bleeding on Rhodia and Leuchtturm.

Disclaimer: These products were provided by Fountainfeder 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.