Ink Review #1639: Kobe 05 Tor Black
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Today’s black ink is Kobe 05 Tor Black. This ink is available in 50ml bottles at most retailers, including Vanness Pens. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review!
The color:
Tor Black is a deep black with a slight purple undertone.
*For my swab cards I use a Col-o-ring by Skylab Letterpress, a medium Pilot Vanishing Point and a Mabie Todd Swan.
Swabs:
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of bronze 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:
Vintage Mabie Todd Swan (flex nib)
Taroko Enigma notebooks (68gsm TR)
Dry time: 20 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: Low
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: low shading, low sheen, and no shimmer.
On 20 lb copy paper there was a lot of bleeding and feathering.
Comparison Swabs:
Tor Black is closest to Van Dieman’s Sea Urchin. Click here to see the black inks together.
Longer writing:
I used a Pilot Custom 823 Smoke with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a nice wet flow.
Overall, I love this ink. It has a great wet flow, nice dark color and just a little bit of shading and sheen. It’s a fabulous overall black!
Disclaimer: This ink sample 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.