Ink Review #2543: Vinta Palaisipan

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Vinta Palaisipan ‘Enigma’ 2023 is exclusive to Enigma Stationery. Thank you to Enigma Stationery for sending this ink in for review.

The color:

Palaisipan is a bright turquoise 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 lots of blue 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: low shading, no sheen, and blue shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Palaisipan is brighter than Robert Oster Free Spirit. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Brooks Charleston with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I love the color of this ink. It’s bright and happy and perfect for spring and summer. I didn’t have trouble reading it in an extra fine nib-it’s dark enough to be easily read.

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Disclaimer: This product was provided by Enigma Stationery 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.

Ink Review #2481: R&K Blu Mare

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Today’s ink is Rohrer and Klingner Blu Mare. You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Blu Mare is a medium turquoise 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 a little bit of 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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, tiny pink 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:

Blu Mare is a little lighter than Diamine Havasu Turquoise. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer Writing:

I used a Leonardo. Momento Zero Hawaii with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink has an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely turquoise blue with some shading and sheen. It’s a nice ink, and 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 #1951: Conklin Antique Turquoise

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Let’s take a look at Conklin Antique Turquoise. Thanks to YAFA for sending a bottle over for review!

The color:

Antique Turquoise is a bright medium turquoise.

*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 pretty consistent color and lots of feathering.

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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Medium

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

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

On 20 lb copy paper the ink had some feathering and bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Antique Turquoise is close to Kobe 26 Wadamisaki Blue. Click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Iguana Blue with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly wet flow.

Overall, this is a lovely color, but it has way too much feathering for me. There are a lot of similar blues that are better behaved.

Disclaimer: This product was provided by YAFA 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.