Ink Review #997: PenBBS 365 Zi

Today’s ink is PenBBS 365 Zi from Season 24. Thanks to Vanness Pens for sending a sample over for review. (I just realized I mis-labeled the number in this photo-it’s 365 not 367 but I don’t have enough ink to re-do it so we’re just gonna run with it. Please pretend it says 365.)

The color:

365 Zi is a blue-toned grey. When wet it looks more blue but dries to grey.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink turns black when pooled but doesn’t actually sheen.

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 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in all nib sizes but just a tiny bit of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

365 Zi is similar to Lennon Tool Bar Saira. Click here to see the PenBBS inks together, and click here to see the grey inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Platinum 3776 Nice with a broad architect nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I like the color and it’s pretty well behaved.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by Vanness Pens 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 in any way.