Ink Review #2662: KWZ Firecracker

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KWZ Firecracker is from the “All That Glitters” collection. You can find this ink at some retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Firecracker is a bright medium red with lots of 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 you can see just how much gold shimmer there is, but the shimmer is smaller than other brands, so it flows much better than the average shimmer ink.

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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Firecracker is closest to De Atramentis Camelian Red Bronze . Click here to see the red inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pilot VP Coral with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I really love this ink. I love the smaller shimmer that flows really well. I love that I don’t have to agitate the pen as much as when using other brands’ shimmer inks because the shimmer stays in suspension better. Robert Oster Red Gold has been my favorite red ink with gold shimmer, but Firecracker gives Red Gold a run for its money. I think this just might be my new favorite red/gold combo! This ink is absolutely worth a try!

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Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored.

Ink Review #2661: Ferris Wheel Press Knitted Nettle

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Ferris Wheel Press Knitted Nettle is from the Wild Swans collection. You can find this ink for sale at Ferris Wheel Press and Vanness Pens.

The color:

Knitted Nettle is a petrol teal-green with pink 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 red sheen along with pink 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: Low

Other properties: low shading, low red sheen, and pink shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Knitted Nettle is closest to Diamine Best Wishes. Click here to see the teal inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Transparent Teal with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, The color of this ink is a bit unusual-I only have one ink that’s similar. It’s nice and readable, even in smaller nib sizes. I do wish the flow was a bit wetter.

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 #2649: Octopus Fluids Orange Monkey

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Today’s ink is Octopus Fluids Orange Monkey. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Orange Monkey is a medium tangerine orange.

*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 shades to a deep red-orange.

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: High

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 just a little bit of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Orange Monkey is lighter than these other orange inks. Click here to see the orange inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used an Edison Collier Persimmon Swirl with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly wet flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. It has a slightly wet flow and is water resistant, both of which are great for me.

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 #2648: Kobe Lampwork Museum Maroon

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Today’s ink is Kobe Lampwork Museum Maroon. You can find this ink at some retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Lampwork Museum is a deep maroon, almost a purple.

*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 more purple than maroon.

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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, a tiny bit of gold sheen in large swabs, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Lampwork Museum is closest to Colorverse Egg Cockle. Click here to see the red 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, this is a lovely deep maroon ink. It would be perfect for the fall and winter seasons.

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 #2634: Private Reserve Infinity Red

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Private Reserve Infinity Red is from the Infinity collection. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Private Reserve Infinity Red is a bright teacher red.

*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 a little bit of 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: 60 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

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 some bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Infinity Red is closest to Monteverde Valentine Red. Click here to see the red inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Blossom Red with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I could go either way with this ink. It’s fine but not great. It’s supposed to be able to flow even if you leave the cap off for a while, but I didn’t notice that it flowed any better than the average 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 #2623: Inkebara Water

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Today’s ink is Inkebara Water from the Special Edition collection. My sample came from Vanness Pens.

The color:

Water is a medium sky blue.

*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: 30 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 feathering in all nib sizes and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Water is a little lighter and brighter than Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I can’t find the photo of the longer writing for the life of me. I’ve looked and looked and looked, and I can’t find the original writing either. Just pretend there’s a beautiful photo of longer writing here. I used a Brook’s Charleston, with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, this ink is well behaved, but it’s similar to Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro, which I like better.

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 #2622: Inkebara Petrol Dark

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Inkebara Petrol Dark is from the Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at some retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Petrol Dark is a deep petrol teal.

*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 much darker than it does on the Col-o-ring swab and has some dark pink 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:

Dry time: 60 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Petrol Dark is closest to Colorverse 84 SM1. Click here to see the teal 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! It’s well behaved, is a nice color, has some shading and sheen, and is affordable.

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 #2621: Rohrer and Klingner Smaragdgrün

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Rohrer and Klingner Smaragdgrun Veridian is from the Standard collection. You can find this ink for sale at some retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Smaragdgrun Veridian is a medium teal.

*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: 60 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:

Smaragdgrun Veridian is darker than Pelikan Edelstein Jade but lighter than Pilot Iroshizuku Syi-gyoku. Click here to see the teal inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pilot Custom 743 Verdigris with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, I love the color of this ink, and I loved the combo of the ink in the Pilot Custom 743 Verdigris. It’s super affordable too!

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 #2619: Octopus Fluids Orange Bunny

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Octopus Fluids Orange Bunny is from the Write and Draw collection. You can find this ink for sale at Vanness Pens.

The color:

Orange Bunny is a deep red-orange.

*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 more red than orange.

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: High

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 a few dots of bleeding in the larger nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Orange Bunny is similar to Colorverse Electron and Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki. Click here to see the orange inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Orange with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly wet flow.

Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. I love the slightly wet flow and the high water resistance.

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 #2618: Ferris Wheel Press Majestic Maple Syrup

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Today’s ink is Ferris Wheel Press Majestic Maple Syrup from the Woven Warmth collection. My sample came from Vanness Pens, but you can find it at a few different retailers.

The color:

Majestic Maple Syrup is a light maple 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 lots of champagne 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 champagne shimmer.

On 20 lb copy paper the ink did pretty well, just a little bit of feathering and bleeding in the flex nib.

Comparison Swabs:

Majestic Maple Syrup is lighter than Ferris Wheel Press Workshop Wishes. Click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Pelikan M200 Gold Marbled with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a dry flow.

Overall, I love the color but it can be too light in smaller and drier nibs. I wish it had a wetter flow but I still love 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.