Ink Review #1419: Monteverde Citrine

Monteverde Citrine is a late addition to the Monteverde Gemstone collection. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The bottle:

Citrine is available in both 30ml and 90ml glass bottles. I love the 30ml size, enough to play with but not so much that I’m stuck with the bottle for years.

The color:

Citrine is a dark orange-red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more brown than orange.

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 most nib sizes but just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Citrine is more red than Monteverde Joy but less saturated than Monteverde Copper Noir. Click here to see the Monteverde inks together, and 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 had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, the color is great for fall and it is generally well behaved, but I wish the flow was just a little bit wetter.

Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1206: Monteverde Malachite

Monteverde Malachite was added to the Gemstone collection after it was released. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Malachite is a dark green with a slight warm tone.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks cooler in tone and has a little bit of 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes and just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Malachite is similar to PenBBS Zi. Click here to see the Monteverde inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M605 White Transparent with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a wet flow.

Overall, it’s a lovely well-behaved ink, and a great addition to the Gemstone collection.

Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1204: Monteverde Ruby

Let’s take a look at Monteverde Ruby from the Gemstone collection. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Ruby is a medium red that leans a bit orange.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has just a little bit of green 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny green sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in large swabs.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes and a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Ruby is closest to Monteverde Love, but is a bit more complex. Click here to see the Monteverde inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M205 Star Ruby with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a wetter than average flow.

Overall, it’s a nice standard red with very little sheen and just a little bit of shading. It’s not my all-time favorite red, but it’s one I think I will use often.

Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.

Ink Review #1202: Monteverde Fireopal

Let’s take a look at Monteverde Fireopal from the Gemstone collection. I’ve reviewed most of them but haven’t gotten to this one yet. I purchased my bottle of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Fireopal is a fiery red orange.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink dries to a bit of a matte finish with some shading.

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 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 most nib sizes and a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Fireopal is a little more red than KWZ Butterscotch but not quite as red as Diamine Blood Orange. Click here to see the Monteverde inks together, and click here to see the orange inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Vibrant Orange with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a wetter than average flow.

Overall, it’s a lovely red orange ink. It’s well behaved and has a nice wet flow-it’s one I will use often.

Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.