2800 Inks
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We have surpassed 2800 ink reviews, so it’s time for a favorites post! Here are some of my current favorite inks from the inks I’ve already reviewed. It’s almost fall so I’m leaning more toward the deeper colors.
Black Inks:
Sailor Jentle Black-This is my favorite everyday black. I often have three different pens inked up with it. I need to pick up a new bottle.
Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi-This is probably my second most used black ink. It flows really well.
Cross Black-Why aren’t more people talking about this ink? It’s lovely.
Platinum Carbon Black-This is the ink I reach for when I want a water-resistant black.
Blue Black Inks:
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.
Sailor Nano Sou-boku-I love this ink for when I need an office appropriate color. It’s water resistant but well behaved.
Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai-I love the flow of this ink. It’s probably my most-used blue black.
Sailor Nano Sei-boku-This is another good water resistant blue black. I really love how much character it has.
Grey Inks:
Monteverde Smoke Noir-I love the color of this ink!
Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same-I hate that Pilot discontinued this ink. I was so lucky that a reader recently sent me in a bottle so I won’t run out any time soon, but 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.
Sailor Ink Studio 224-Multi-colored shaders have been very popular this year. Chromoshaders, dual-shaders, whatever you choose to call them, they are fun to use. I like 224 because it has the fun shading but it’s darker and more readable than the popular 123.
Brown Inks:
Robert Oster Melon Tea-Melon Tea is one of the inks that I pull out every fall and winter. During the cooler seasons I usually lean more towards warm/golden browns, but I love this cooler-toned one.
Robert Oster Caffe Crema-I love this ink’s shading. It’s a lovely brown with some character.
Teranishi Guitar Nostalgic Honey-I’ve been crushing on this ink hard. It’s a fabulous color with fabulous shading. Why aren’t more people trying Teranishi inks???
Taccia Tuchi Golden Wheat-I love the flow of Taccia inks, and this one is a gorgeous color.
Red Inks:
Robert Oster Australian Shiraz-I reviewed this one 8 years ago, but it’s still one I reach for every fall season.
Teranishi Guitar Modern Red-This is one of my new favorite red inks, it’s probably my second favorite. It’s nice and smooth and a great color.
Robert Oster Clay Red-I prefer the color of this ink when it’s wet-it dries a little darker, but it’s still a great red.
Sailor Jentle Irori-This is my favorite red ink. I know it looks bright in the swab, but it’s the perfect classic red in writing.
Pink Inks:
Diamine Raspberry Rose-I definitely lean more toward magenta pinks in the fall. I didn’t realize how much until I put these four swabs next to each other.
Sailor Delaware-I enjoyed this ink. It’s nice and well behaved.
Colorverse Andromeda-I love the flow of this one, but Monteverde Garnet is a good option if you’re looking for something cheaper.
Sailor Ink Studio 831-I really like this ink!
Orange Inks:
Diamine Blood Orange-I wasn’t a huge fan of this ink when I first reviewed it, but I’ve found myself reaching for it more. I’ve warmed up to red-orange inks lately.
Monteverde Fireopal-This one has a lovely smooth flow and is a great color.
Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki-Again, I love Pilot inks!
Pilot Iroshizuku To-ro-To-ro is right in-between yellow and orange, but leans just a little bit more orange in writing.
Yellow Inks:
KWZ Honey-I’m obsessed with this ink. It’s such a good color with a smooth flow. I use this one every fall and winter.
KWZ Old Gold-I love the flow of KWZ inks, and I love golden yellows in the fall.
Robert Oster Gold Antiqua-This is one of my favorite Robert Oster inks.
Bungubox Ebisu Gold-Ebisu is a fabulous golden brown. I love that it’s not too dark.
Green Inks:
Monteverde Olivine-I know a lot of people have had issues with Monteverde Inks the past, but so far I’ve only had issues with one bottle. I love olive greens.
Teranishi Guitar Gentle Green-Seriously, go try Teranishi inks! They are fabulous.
Robert Oster Jade-Jade has really good shading.
Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun-I love the color and how affordable it is.
Teal Inks:
Monteverde Iced Cookie-I love this color and it’s nice and smooth.
Sailor Jentle Yama-dori-I reviewed this one 8 years ago and have loved it ever since. I use it often.
Teranishi Guitar Brilliant Mint-I love this color so much! I need a bottle of this one ASAP.
Robert Oster Sooty Shearwater-This is one of my favorite Robert Oster inks. It’s fabulous.
Blue Inks:
Taccia Dark Washed Jeans-The Jeans series is extremely underrated. They are wonderful.
Teranishi Guitar Smoky Navy-I love the dark color and how well behaved it is.
Diamine Oxford Blue-This is a great performer and affordable.
Teranishi Guitar Melancholic Blue-This is a lovely smooth ink. It worked really well in a TWSBI Eco.
Purple Inks:
Sailor Jentle Shigure-I’m sad that this ink isn’t available in 50ml bottles anymore!
Teranishi Guitar Innocent Mauve-I’m just now realizing how many Teranishi inks I have on this list, but they are fabulous!
Colorverse Pillars of Creation-This color is amazing. I love it so much.
Robert Oster Bless Your Heart-I have a full bottle on my wish list because I love the color, both with and without the shimmer.
Alright, so there are my current favorites! If you ask me tomorrow my answer will probably be different. What’s your favorite ink right now? Let me know in the comments below!
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