Ink Review #1336: Standard Bindery Luna Tone
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Standard Bindery was a new-to-me brand when I started this review of Luna Tone a few months ago, but since I started it Standard Bindery inks are no longer available. Since the review was already finished I decided to go ahead and publish it. If you would like to find a bottle, the used market may be your best bet.
The color:
Luna Tone is a dark blue black.
Swabs:
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more blue less black and has some pink 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: 15 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: medium shading, medium pink sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes as well as some bleeding.
Comparison Swabs:
Luna Tone is closest to Sailor Shimoyo.
Longer writing:
I used a TWSBI Eco-T Mint with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.
Overall, if you missed out on this ink, give Sailor Shikiori Shimoyo a try as a good alternative.
Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.
