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The Colours of the Earth series has a few of my absolutely favourite inks. This one is fine, but definitely not a big winner in my eyes.

 

As blue-grays go, this one seems a little bland to me, mainly because the colour in the areas where it shades lighter is SO washed out. On papers that bring out the shading, it can look nice, bBut generally I find it kind of boring. As far as blue-grays go, there are plenty of other options with more pizzazz out there.

 

More writing samples on my blog here.

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I generally agree with your sentiments. I received a bottle of this ink within the presentation box when I purchased a Leman fountain pen. It is an awful ink - the colour is insipid and what's more it fades to a sort of grey after a short period. One filling was too much - anyone want a spare bottle?

Favourite pens in my collection (in alpha order): Caran d'Ache Ecridor Chevron F and Leman Black/Silver F; Parker 51 Aerometric M and F; Parker 61 Insignia M, Parker Duofold Senior F; Platinum #3776 Century M; Sailor 1911 Black/Gold 21 Kt M; Sheaffer Crest Palladium M/F; Sheaffer Prelude Silver/Palladium Snakeskin Pattern F; Waterman Carene Deluxe Silver F

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anyone want a spare bottle?

 

I'll take it!!!... I want to see how bad it can be.. and if I can fix it with some mixings... :lol:

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I'll take it!!!... I want to see how bad it can be.. and if I can fix it with some mixings... :lol:

 

 

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Blah, you're right. This color puts me to sleep....

 

(Now if it was, say, Diamine Prussian Blue, or Chopin, or even Iroshizuku Shin-kai...that'd be exciting.)

 

A pity, since I have a soft spot for blue-grays. This is more like a blah-gray. =p

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Edit. I also have an UK address to make things easier. B)

Pleae send me a PM wth your UK address.

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Favourite pens in my collection (in alpha order): Caran d'Ache Ecridor Chevron F and Leman Black/Silver F; Parker 51 Aerometric M and F; Parker 61 Insignia M, Parker Duofold Senior F; Platinum #3776 Century M; Sailor 1911 Black/Gold 21 Kt M; Sheaffer Crest Palladium M/F; Sheaffer Prelude Silver/Palladium Snakeskin Pattern F; Waterman Carene Deluxe Silver F

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yeah, i agree. kinda a washed out dark blue. i was expecting a darker shade of blue, considering it is a 'night' blue ink.

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The colour shows a massive improvement when Diamine Sapphire is added 25% to the ink, probably work well with any other brighter blue.

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